Journal of cultural diversity
Volume 16, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 92-98

Immigrants vs. non-immigrants: attitudes toward and practices of non-therapeutic male circumcision in the United States of America. (Article)

Jia L.* , Hawley S.R. , Paschal A.M. , Fredrickson D.D. , St Romain T.L. , Cherven P.L.
  • a Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States
  • b Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States
  • c Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States
  • d Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States
  • e Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States
  • f Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Kansas, 67214-3199, United States

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To explore and compare attitudes toward and practices of non-therapeutic male circumcision (NTMC) between immigrants and non-immigrants. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted 8 focus groups involving 44 participants of the lay public (21 immigrants and 23 non-immigrants) and 14 extended interviews with physicians (9 family physicians and 5 pediatricians). RESULTS: Four themes regarding NTMC were identified: knowledge and awareness, benefits and drawbacks, Medicaid and American Academy of Pediatrics practices and recommendations, and medical and cultural competence issues. CONCLUSIONS: The influx of immigrants may decrease the incidence of NTMC in the United States. Health professionals need to be culturally competent in interacting with both immigrants and non-immigrants regarding NTMC-related issues.

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Index Keywords

information processing circumcision Circumcision, Male human middle aged comparative study Physicians clinical practice Kansas Cultural Competency ethnology cultural competence United States Physician's Practice Patterns Humans Adolescent Infant, Newborn male Emigrants and Immigrants female newborn Article adult migration physician attitude to health Focus Groups
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ISSN: 10715568
Original Language: English