BioMed Research International

Research Article

Knowledge, Perception, and Practice of Safe Medical Circumcision on HIV Infection Risk Reduction among Undergraduate Students of a Public University in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 4

Perception about safe medical circumcision on HIV risk reduction.
Perception itemFrequency ()Percentage (%)
Circumcised men enjoy sex than uncircumcised
Strongly agree15828.42
Agree17230.94
No option8615.47
Disagree8014.39
Strongly disagree6010.79
Circumcised men have more sexual feelings
Strongly agree8615.47
Agree12823.02
No option12422.3
Disagree16028.78
Strongly disagree5810.43
Circumcision proves manhood
Strongly agree529.35
Agree8214.75
No option11220.14
Disagree15628.06
Strongly disagree15427.7
Circumcision is an old practice and no need to reintroduce
Strongly agree386.83
Agree386.83
No option9617.27
Disagree17631.65
Strongly disagree20837.41
Would you circumcise if it prevents infection
Yes7413.31
No6812.23
Do not know41474.46
Would you circumcise your boy child
Yes43077.34
No5810.43
Do not know6812.23
Circumcision increases penile hygiene
Yes49689.21
No6010.79
Circumcision reduces risk of penile cancer
Yes447.91
No51292.09