Effects of circumcision on men’s health and wellbeing: A case of Chakohwa Clinic, Chimanimani district.
- Author
- Bwititi, Msipa
- Title
- Effects of circumcision on men’s health and wellbeing: A case of Chakohwa Clinic, Chimanimani district.
- Abstract
- The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of circumcision on men’s health and wellbeing at Chakohwa clinic in Chimanimani district. A descriptive cross sectional study design was employed and convenience sampling technique utilised to identify a sample of forty circumcised men aged between 20-50 years. Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Data collected was analysed, interpreted and presented using tables, graphs and pie charts. The study found out that circumcision can have both positive and negative effects on men's physical, sexual and psychosocial wellbeing. The majority of participants 60% indicated reduced STIs as the leading benefit of VMMC. However, potential complications such as pain, bleeding, and surgical site infections were highlighted with 81% highlighting pain as a major complication. Regarding psychosocial wellbeing, 50% reported low self-esteem and depression respectively. Overall mental health and social wellbeing for men post circumcision was rated excellent (90%). This study therefore recommend voluntary medical male circumcision as a public health measure to reduce HIV risk, particularly in high-risk heterosexual populations and implement educational programs to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of male circumcision.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Men's Health
- Effects of Circumcision
- Supervisor
- Mrs. S. Katsinde
- Item sets
- Department of Health Sciences
- Media
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