The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly initiated Xhosa men in East London in the Eastern Cape province
The practise of male traditional circumcision is severely challenged with enormous problems ranging from hospitalisation of the initiates as well as deaths of the initiates. The background of the problem is focused in the Eastern Cape Province where the researcher has noted several initiates being...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-22282016-04-16T04:07:54Z The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly initiated Xhosa men in East London in the Eastern Cape province Bottoman, Brian Mavundla, T. R. (Prof.) Traditional surgeon (ingcibi) Traditional practice Traditional circumcision Experience Initiates (umkwetha) Phenomenology Qualitative research 392.1409687555 Circumcision -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Initiation rites -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Xhosa (African people) -- Social life and customs Xhosa (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies Men -- Health and hygiene -- South Africa -- East London The practise of male traditional circumcision is severely challenged with enormous problems ranging from hospitalisation of the initiates as well as deaths of the initiates. The background of the problem is focused in the Eastern Cape Province where the researcher has noted several initiates being treated in hospitals for physical and as well for psychological problems. The objective of this study was to explore and describe newly initiated Xhosa men's experiences of traditional circumcision rites at East London in the Eastern Cape Province and to describe the guidelines for support of these newly initiated Xhosa men by public health professionals. A qualitative explorative, descriptive contextual and phenomenological design was followed. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. Fourteen participants volunteered to participate in the study after they met the eligible criteria. Focused group interviews were used as a method for data collection. Data analysis of the study showed that there are several factors affecting newly initiated men whilst undergoing circumcision rites. These factors can present at any of the three circumcision stages i.e. pre-circumcision, peri-circumcision and post-circumcision. The recommendations of the study strongly suggest a cultural competence in rendering effective health care services to culturally and ethnically diverse clients. All the five constructs of cultural competence are entailed in the support guidelines that have been developed by the researcher. They are cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounter and cultural desire. Finally limitation of the study and the need for a further research has been clearly stated. Health Studies M.A. 2009-08-25T11:01:40Z 2009-08-25T11:01:40Z 2009-08-25T11:01:40Z 2006-06-30 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2228 en 1 online resource (vii, 62, [17] leaves) |
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Traditional surgeon (ingcibi) Traditional practice Traditional circumcision Experience Initiates (umkwetha) Phenomenology Qualitative research 392.1409687555 Circumcision -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Initiation rites -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Xhosa (African people) -- Social life and customs Xhosa (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies Men -- Health and hygiene -- South Africa -- East London |
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Traditional surgeon (ingcibi) Traditional practice Traditional circumcision Experience Initiates (umkwetha) Phenomenology Qualitative research 392.1409687555 Circumcision -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Initiation rites -- Health aspects -- South Africa -- East London Xhosa (African people) -- Social life and customs Xhosa (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies Men -- Health and hygiene -- South Africa -- East London Bottoman, Brian The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly initiated Xhosa men in East London in the Eastern Cape province |
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The practise of male traditional circumcision is severely challenged with enormous problems ranging from hospitalisation of the initiates as well as deaths of the initiates. The background of the problem is focused in the Eastern Cape Province where the researcher has noted several initiates being treated in hospitals for physical and as well for psychological problems. The objective of this study was to explore and describe newly initiated Xhosa men's experiences of traditional circumcision rites at East London in the Eastern Cape Province and to describe the guidelines for support of these newly initiated Xhosa men by public health professionals. A qualitative explorative, descriptive contextual and phenomenological design was followed. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. Fourteen participants volunteered to participate in the study after they met the eligible criteria. Focused group interviews were used as a method for data collection. Data analysis of the study showed that there are several factors affecting newly initiated men whilst undergoing circumcision rites. These factors can present at any of the three circumcision stages i.e. pre-circumcision, peri-circumcision and post-circumcision. The recommendations of the study strongly suggest a cultural competence in rendering effective health care services to culturally and ethnically diverse clients. All the five constructs of cultural competence are entailed in the support guidelines that have been developed by the researcher. They are cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounter and cultural desire. Finally limitation of the study and the need for a further research has been clearly stated. === Health Studies === M.A. |
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Mavundla, T. R. (Prof.) |
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Mavundla, T. R. (Prof.) Bottoman, Brian |
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The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated Xhosa men in East London
in the Eastern Cape province |
title_short |
The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated Xhosa men in East London
in the Eastern Cape province |
title_full |
The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated Xhosa men in East London
in the Eastern Cape province |
title_fullStr |
The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated Xhosa men in East London
in the Eastern Cape province |
title_full_unstemmed |
The experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated Xhosa men in East London
in the Eastern Cape province |
title_sort |
experience of indigenous circumcision by newly
initiated xhosa men in east london
in the eastern cape province |
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2009 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2228 |
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