Prevalence and Associated Factors of Traditional Uvulectomy: A Study Done Among Infants at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, 2024

Background

Traditional uvulectomy remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia. Despite multiple complications associated with this traditional malpractice like bleeding and infection transmission the practice continues. This traditional practice is more commonly performed on infants. This study provides evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of traditional uvulectomy.