Single most important factor in supporting circumcision, as indicated by parents: N = 143.
| FACTORS | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Hygiene | 73 (51.0) |
| Prevention of infection or cancer | 22 (15.4) |
| Father circumcised | 12 (8.4) |
| Personal preference | 11 (7.7) |
| Religion | 9 (6.3) |
| Doctor advises it | 5 (3.5) |
| Looks better | 3 (2.1) |
| It just seems right | 3 (2.1) |
| To look like other boys | 2 (1.4) |
| Other sons are circumcised | 0 (0.0) |
| Other | 3 (2.1) |