Table 4 Distribution of Factors hindering Uptake of VMMC (n = 262)
Item | Value | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hindrances for VMMC | ||
 Religion | 8 | 3.1 |
 Culture | 50 | 19.0 |
 Fear of complications | 6 | 2.4 |
 No interest | 9 | 3.4 |
 Peer opposition | 13 | 5.0 |
 Accessibility | 97 | 37.0 |
 Cost | 71 | 27.0 |
 Misconceptions | 8 | 3.1 |
Perceived negative consequences of VMMC | ||
 Infections | 10 | 3.8 |
 Impotence | 5 | 1.9 |
 Bleeding | 82 | 31.1 |
 Pain | 165 | 63.0 |