Why do male patients request circumcisions?

Abstract

Background Circumcision has been performed for centuries. The popularity of the procedure waxed and waned during the ages. In South Africa, cultural circumcision is often regarded as the only way to attain full adulthood, and consequently many patients request circumcision by medical personnel. The aim of this study was to explore the motivations and perceptions of patients requesting circumcision at Kalafong Hospital.