The purpose of this paper is to research and understand the anatomy and physiology involved in infant circumcision, and the possible benefits or complications. Every parent of a boy has to make this decision and medical professionals are involved in educating the parents about their decision. This research paper looks at all sides of the issue. Ultimately the decision is a personal decision, but it should be an educated decision.
Research Paper: Infant Circumcision due Week 13
Formatting:
Length of Content (not including citation page): 2 single spaced pages, 900 word minimum
Font: Ariel
Size of font: 12pt
Works Cited Page: Include APA style citations you used in your research. Here is an APA style generator you can use, http://www.citefast.com/
Content of your research paper should include:
Explain circumcision, discuss the anatomy and physiology involved.
Include the rate of circumcision in the USA, compare to other developed nations.
Discuss the pros and cons for male circumcision
Include possible complications
Include possible benefits
Compare male circumcision to female circumcision
Discuss the “intactivist” movement and circumcision as a human rights issue
Poll 25 parents of boys, ask if they chose to circumcise and why. Discuss the results. Example: 5 parents chose to circumcise for religious regions, 6 parents because it was expected, 3 parents for medical benefits, 4 parents chose not to circumcise because…
Conclusion, discuss if you would circumcise your son and why, or if you already have a son would you make the same decision and why.
Required Resources (use more if you need to, but these must be used):
The World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/88/12/09-072975/en/
American Academy of Pediatrics
Watch a video of a newborn circumcision (youtube)
Poll 25 parents of boys, ask if they chose to circumcise and why. Discuss the results. Idea: A poll can be taken on social media, with the participants sending a private message.
Include one of the following:
Intactivist Website: http://www.intactamerica.org/
The Whole Network: http://www.thewholenetwork.org/
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