Evaluation of neonatal circumcision training for resident doctors in a developing country

The resident doctors perceived that their exposure, training and competence in NC might be sub-optimal. Curriculum modification that incorporates appropriate hands-on training in NC might address these deficiencies.Table. Summary of the response of the resident doctors in the various specialties.AspectsSurgery (%) n = 53Obstetrics-gynaecology (%) n = 25Paediatrics (%) n = 24Total n = 102Response rate53/59 (89.8%)25/28 (89.3%)24/27 (88.9%)102/114Had formal training in neonatal circumcision21 (39.6%)8 (32%)8 (33.3%)37Comfortable performing neonatal circumcision34 (64.2%)14 (56%)11 (45.8%)59Believe that structured training is lacking53 (100%)25 (100%)24 (100%)102Plan to undertake neonatal circumcision in practice31 (58.5%)10 (40%)11 (45.8%)52