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| Acceptability of male circumcision for prevention of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A review |
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| Author(s): Westercamp N (Westercamp, N.), Bailey RC (Bailey, R. C.) |
| Source: AIDS AND BEHAVIOR Volume: 11 Issue: 3 Pages: 341-355 Published: MAY 2007 |
| Times Cited: 30 References: 32 |
| Abstract: Based on epidemiological, clinical and experimental evidence, male circumcision (MC) could have a significant impact on the HIV epidemic in selected areas. We reviewed studies of the acceptability of MC in sub-Saharan Africa to assess factors that will influence uptake of circumcision in traditionally non-circumcising populations. Thirteen studies from nine countries were identified. Across studies, the median proportion of uncircumcised men willing to become circumcised was 65% (range 29-87%). Sixty nine percent (47-79%) of women favored circumcision for their partners, and 71% (50-90%) of men and 81% (70-90%) of women were willing to circumcise their sons. Because the level of acceptability across the nine countries was quite consistent, additional acceptability studies that pose hypothetical questions to participants are unnecessary. We recommend pilot interventions making safe circumcision services available in conjunction with current HIV prevention strategies and evaluating the safety and acceptability of circumcision. |
| Document Type: Review |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Bailey, RC (reprint author), Univ Illinois, Sch Publ Hlth, Div Epidemiol & Biostat, 1603 W Taylor St,MC 923, Chicago, IL 60623 USA |
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1. Univ Illinois, Sch Publ Hlth, Div Epidemiol & Biostat, Chicago, IL 60623 USA |
| Publisher: SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA |
| Subject Category: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social Sciences, Biomedical |
| IDS Number: 153TP |
| ISSN: 1090-7165 |
| DOI: 10.1007/s10461-006-9169-4 |
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