Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province
The study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interview...
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doaj-669ad48019f3428f8a6d2886a8fc2bd32020-11-25T03:29:38ZafrStellenbosch UniversitySocial Work/Maatskaplike Werk0037-80542312-71982019-03-01551244010.15270/55-1-693Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape ProvinceNomngcoyiya, Thanduxolo 0Kang’ethe, Simon 1University of Fort HareUniversity of Fort HareThe study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 28 participants. Among the principal conclusions from the findings were evidence of a lack of clarity on performing TMC operations, diverging perceptions of policy pertaining to TMC, unclear selection criteria for practitioners, and a lack of enforcement of policies which have been formulated. Recommendations are offered on the basis of the conclusions. http://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/693Traditional male circumcisionEastern Cape province of South AfricaTraditional male circumcision policies |
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Nomngcoyiya, Thanduxolo Kang’ethe, Simon Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk Traditional male circumcision Eastern Cape province of South Africa Traditional male circumcision policies |
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Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province |
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Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province |
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Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province |
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Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province |
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Policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape Province |
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policy shortcomings affecting traditional male circumcision (tmc) in the eastern cape province |
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Stellenbosch University |
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Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk |
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0037-8054 2312-7198 |
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2019-03-01 |
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The study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 28 participants. Among the principal conclusions from the findings were evidence of a lack of clarity on performing TMC operations, diverging perceptions of policy pertaining to TMC, unclear selection criteria for practitioners, and a lack of enforcement of policies which have been formulated. Recommendations are offered on the basis of the conclusions. |
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Traditional male circumcision Eastern Cape province of South Africa Traditional male circumcision policies |
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