Abstract

This article is taking stalk of health hazards associated with the rite of traditional male circumcision ritual. This paper was taken from the study that was conducted to explore the health hazards that are associated with traditional male circumcision. The study espoused a qualitative approach. The design of the study was explorative and descriptive. The researcher utilized one- to - one interviews guided by the interview guide that served as a research tool. The researcher sampled twenty five (25) participants for the study and a cross sectional procedure was utilized in the study. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data themes were formulated as follows; amputation of manhood organs due to unbearable health complications; death of the initiates due to serious health hazards; contraction of diseases during traditional male circumcision; dehydration of initiates due to deprivation of water. It was recommended that, traditional male circumcision rite must allow the intervention of palliative care and medical measures, more especially on events of health hazards. Also, it was recommended that, government and nongovernmental health institutions that deal with traditional male circumcision work hand in hand with cultural custodians to ensure safe environment in the rite.

Keywords: Health Hazards; Traditional male circumcision; Palliative care