Xhosa Male Circumcision at the Crossroads: Responses by Government, Traditional Authorities and Communities to Circumcision Related Injuries and Deaths in Eastern Cape Province
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Traditional male circumcision in the Eastern Cape--scourge or blessing?
BACKGROUND Traditional male circumcision is still widely practised in the Xhosa population throughout South Africa. It is a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood. Unfortunately, botched circumcisions are a public health hazard and lead to tragic mutilations and deaths. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS The present study was undertaken to assess the extent of circumcision-related complications and fatal...
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