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Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
Impact of Traditional Male Circumcision Practices on School Attendance: A Social Learning Theory Perspective from Buyinja Sub-County, Uganda
Sooka Wilson
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, No. 2 |
| Published | 28 February 2026 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
The study examined the impact of traditional male circumcision practices on school attendance among adolescent boys in Buyinja Sub-County, Uganda, through the lens of Social Learning Theory. Using a mixedmethods approach, data were collected from 187 respondents comprising students, parents, teachers, and cultural leaders. Results indicated that 73.8% of circumcised boys missed school for extended periods averaging 28 days, with 64.2% reporting diminished academic performance post-circumcision. Statistical analysis revealed a significant negative relationship (r=-0.658, p
Keywords
Traditional male circumcision
school attendance
Social Learning Theory
cultural practices
adolescent education
Buyinja Sub-County
Cite This Article
Sooka Wilson (2026). Impact of Traditional Male Circumcision Practices on School Attendance: A Social Learning Theory Perspective from Buyinja Sub-County, Uganda. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 5(2). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=228
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