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. 2013 Feb;59(2):e110–e115.

Table 1. Three most important factors parents considered when deciding whether to circumcise their sons.

FACTORS PROPORTION OF PARENTS
Supporting circumcision
  • Hygiene

61.9
  • Prevention of infection or cancer

44.8
  • Father is circumcised

40.9
Not supporting circumcision
  • Not medically necessary

32.0
  • Father is not circumcised

18.8
  • Concerns about infection and bleeding during procedure

15.5