title: Neonatal circumcision.
abstract: The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that there is no valid medical reason for performing routine neonatal circumcision. Although the issue is hotly debated in medical circles, little attention has been given to the issue in the nursing literature. It is important that nurses understand the medical, social, religious, and child care issues involved in order to help parents make informed decisions regarding circumcision of their neonate.
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D001290:Attitude; D001446:Balanitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000451:nursing; D003469:Culture; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009656:North America; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D010688:Phimosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D012067:Religion; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012938:Social Perception; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control