January 1, 2025International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

The Social Construction of Male Circumcision Among Peri-Urban Circumcised Men in Zambia: A Phenomenological Study

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Male circumcision is perceived as essential for hygiene and as a supplementary method for HIV prevention and STIs.
Findings highlight that male circumcision also embodies cultural significance, marking the transition from boyhood to manhood.
Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 20 circumcised men using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis for insight into their perspectives.
Cultural understanding of male circumcision points to its role in socialization and the formation of societal respect and responsibilities.

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WPWilson L. Phiri

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Qualitative analysis reveals health benefits and cultural significance of male circumcision in Zambian men, indicating its role in HIV prevention and cultural identity.

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Wilson L. Phiri (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af61fdad7bf08b1eae2771 https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.916sco0012

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Qualitative analysis reveals health benefits and cultural significance of male circumcision in Zambian men, indicating its role in HIV prevention and cultural identity.

The Social Construction of Male Circumcision Among Peri-Urban Circumcised Men in Zambia: A Phenomenological Study

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The Social Construction of Male Circumcision Among Peri-Urban Circumcised Men in Zambia: A Phenomenological Study

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