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[A case of self-circumcision]
Y Talmon1, M Guy, S Eisenkraft
1Psychiatry Dept., Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot.
Harefuah
|October 1, 1994
Summary
A man attempted self-circumcision due to immigration and religious identity issues, leading to emergency medical intervention. This case highlights the complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, personal identity, and mental health challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Background:
- An immigrant from Uzbekistan to Israel faced employment difficulties and sought military service integration.
- He desired circumcision for social and military integration but was denied religious conversion.
- Severe alcohol use disorder complicated his situation.