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Exploring the phychosocial challenges associated with traditional male circumcision practice from the lenses of the newly initiated men :the case of Lusikisiki Phondoland area - Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of Fort Hare, 2015) Nomngcoyiya, Thanduxolo
This research study explored psychosocial challenges associated with traditional male circumcision (TMC) practice from the lenses of the newly initiated men, their families, traditional nurses and the communities in Lusikisiki, Phondoland region. The study intended to achieve the following specific objectives: (i) examine the psychosocial impact of traditional male circumcision practice on newly initiated men, (ii) establish the families, communities and traditional nurses’ concerns on the extent of damage caused by traditional male circumcision practice, (iii) establish the psychosocial support systems provided by the government and community networks on traditional male circumcision practice victims and their families.