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PLoS ONE, 2017 IntroductionAbout 2.5 million men have voluntarily been circumcised since Uganda started implementing the WHO recommendation to scale up safe male circumcision to reduce HIV transmission. This study sought to understand what influences men's circumcision
Simon P S Kibira +4 more
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Anaerobe‐Driven Inflammation and Epithelial Barrier Disruption in Genital HIV Acquisition
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Background Genital microbiome dysbiosis is an important risk factor for the sexual acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in both the male and female genital tracts. The vaginal, penile and urethral mucosae are distinct microenvironments with characteristic microbiome compositions.
Shirley Constable +6 more
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Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]
, 2014 Female condoms are an important option for dual protection from unintended pregnancy and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, especially when male condoms cannot be used.
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Using Rights to Counter “Gender-Specific” Wrongs [PDF]
, 2009 One popular strategy of opposition to practices of female genital cutting (FCG) is rooted in the global feminist movement. Arguing that women’s rights are human rights, global feminists contend that practices of FGC are a culturally specific ...
Tobin, Theresa
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Rituell omskjæring - religiøse, etiske og medisinske aspekter. [PDF]
, 2015 Background: The ethical challenges concerning female and male circumcision have been the subject of heated debates for decades. This student thesis analyses the similarities and differences between male and female circumcision, focusing on the historical,
Limoseth, Olav
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Women's position and attitudes towards female genital mutilation in Egypt : a secondary analysis of the Egypt demographic and health surveys, 1995-2014 [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widespread in Egyptian society. It is strongly entrenched in local tradition and culture and has a strong link to the position of women.
Gage, Anastasia J +2 more
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Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2010 OBJECTIVE: To systematically review studies on the prevalence and complications of traditional male circumcision (i.e. circumcision by a traditional provider with no formal medical training), whose coverage and safety are unclear.
Andrea Wilcken, Thomas Keil, Bruce Dick
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BMC PediatricsBackground Infant male circumcision reduces urinary tract infections during infancy and sexually transmitted infections during adulthood. However, people in various communities challenge male infant circumcision in Ethiopia.
Goye Orkaido Berisha +2 more
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Behavior Change and HIV Prevention: (Re)Considerations for the 21st Century [PDF]
, 2008 Outlines the evidence base for the effectiveness of HIV-prevention programs aimed at reducing high-risk behaviors. Discusses elements of successful programs, challenges and limitations, and recommendations for expanding behavioral prevention ...
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Treatment of circumcision complications in a Tertiary Institution in Tanzania
The Annals of African Surgery, 2012 Background and objective: Male circumcision is a minor surgical proce-dure that can have both physical and psychological complications. The aim of this study was to review the pattern of presentation of circumci-sion complications and to highlight on ...
Nyamsogoro R, Mteta A,
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