Conditions affecting the foreskin

Hunter, D. J. (2012) Conditions affecting the foreskin. Nursing Standard, 26(37), pp. 35-39. (doi: 10.7748/ns2012.05.26.37.35.c9109) (PMID:22787889)

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Abstract

This article aims to provide an update on the anatomy of, and some of the conditions affecting, the foreskin. The cultural and religious significance of the foreskin will be explored, as well as nursing care and health promotion needs of men. The possible link between circumcision status and human immunodeficiency virus will be briefly discussed. Maintaining cleanliness of the genitals is advocated to reduce the incidence of inflammatory conditions.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hunter, Dr David
Authors: Hunter, D. J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Nursing Standard
Publisher:RCN Publishing
ISSN:0029-6570
ISSN (Online):2047-9018

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