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Single most important factor in not supporting circumcision, as indicated by parents: N = 92.
| FACTORS | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Not medically necessary | 50 (54.3) |
| Concerned with infection or bleeding | 13 (14.1) |
| Father is not circumcised | 9 (9.8) |
| Hurts too much | 9 (9.8) |
| Baby has no input in decision | 6 (6.5) |
| Looks better | 5 (5.4) |
| Other sons are not circumcised | 0 (0.0) |
| Other | 0 (0.0) |
