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Lauren Sardi1, Kathy Livingston
1Lauren Sardi is an Assistant Professor of Sociology, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT. She can be reachedvia e-mail at lauren.sardi@quinnipiac.edu Kathy Livingston is a Professor of Sociology, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT.
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|December 16, 2014
Summary
Nurses are key in discussing male circumcision decisions with parents. Parents often rely on personal beliefs over medical advice, highlighting a need for early and comprehensive information from healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Medical ethics
- Parental decision-making
Background:
- Male circumcision is a common procedure with varying parental decision-making factors.
- Understanding the role of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in this process is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify which HCP first discusses circumcision with parents.
- To assess parental satisfaction with the information provided by HCPs.
- To explore the reasons behind parental decisions regarding male circumcision.
Main Methods:
- Bilingual questionnaires were distributed to 60 parents and expecting parents of boys.
- Factor analysis was used to analyze survey responses on decision-making beliefs and information sufficiency.
Main Results:
- Nurses were most frequently the first HCPs to initiate discussions about circumcision.
- Parental personal and cultural beliefs were more influential than medical information.
- Some parents reported insufficient access to accurate information on male circumcision risks and benefits.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a vital role in educating parents about male circumcision and facilitating informed consent.
- HCPs should engage in early discussions about circumcision during pregnancy to allow parents adequate time for decision-making.
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