POLICY SHORTCOMINGS AFFECTING TRADITIONAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (TMC) IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Authors

  • Thanduxolo Nomngcoyiya University of Fort Hare
  • Simon Kang’ethe University of Fort Hare

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/55-1-693

Abstract

The study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 28 participants. Among the principal conclusions from the findings were evidence of a lack of clarity on performing TMC operations, diverging perceptions of policy pertaining to TMC, unclear selection criteria for practitioners, and a lack of enforcement of policies which have been formulated. Recommendations are offered on the basis of the conclusions.

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Author Biographies

Thanduxolo Nomngcoyiya, University of Fort Hare

Department of Social Work

Simon Kang’ethe, University of Fort Hare

Department of Social Work

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Published

2019-03-28

How to Cite

Nomngcoyiya, T., & Kang’ethe, S. (2019). POLICY SHORTCOMINGS AFFECTING TRADITIONAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (TMC) IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 55(1), 24–40. https://doi.org/10.15270/55-1-693

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 1 (2019)

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