The Effect of Circumcision Age on Anxiety and Self-Perception in Boys
COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NURSING-BUILDING EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE, vol.47, no.3, pp.214-223, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1080/24694193.2024.2389420
- Journal Name: COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NURSING-BUILDING EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Page Numbers: pp.214-223
- Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This cross-sectional and descriptive study investigates the impact of circumcision age on anxiety and self-perception in children. 342 fourth-grade primary school boys were recruited for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires, the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, and the Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, One Way ANOVA, Tamhane Post Hoc tests, and Spearman correlation analysis. Results showed that 53.2% and 21.1% of the children were circumcised at 0-1 and 3-6 years, respectively. The mean trait anxiety scores of children circumcised at 3-6 years were significantly higher than those at other age periods (0-1, 1-3, 6-12 years). However, those circumcised at 3-6 years had lower self-perception scores. The study recommends circumcision be performed at the most appropriate age to avoid negative psychosocial effects, and nurses should counsel parents about the most appropriate age period.