PERCEPTIONS & DECISION MAKING REGARDING CIRCUMSICION AMONGST PARENTS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Despite the fact, as male circumcision being one of the most common procedures, lack of awareness amongst parents and doctors needs investigation. In this study, a questionnaire was applied to find answers covering topics; best timing of operation and type of anaesthesia, indications, expected complications, and contraindications, as well as effect on sexual performance. A total of 146 test subjects (48 parents, 48 local pediatricians, and 50 general practitioners (GP)) were requested to fill out a questionnaire concerning the mentioned topics. GP mostly preferred (46%) circumcision under age of two when compared to parents (18.8%) (p=0.001). However, 18.8% of pediatricians and 30% of GP preferred circumcision during phallic stage. Parents (47.9% vs 16.7%-10%) believed that newborns did not require any type of anaesthesia (p