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Is Sex Like Driving? Risk Compensation Associated with Male Circumcision in Kisumu, Kenya [PDF]

Mass adult male circumcision campaigns for HIV prevention are underway across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, concern remains about risk compensation associated with the reduction in the probability of HIV transmission per risky act.
Christine Mattson, Nicholas Wilson, Wentao Xiong   +2 more
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Adverse event profile of a mature voluntary medical male circumcision programme performing PrePex and surgical procedures in Zimbabwe

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2017
Introduction: The frequency of adverse events (AEs) is a widely used indicator of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme quality. Though over 11.7 million male circumcisions (MCs) have been performed, little published data exists on the ...
A. F. Bochner, C. Feldacker, B. Makunike, M. Holec, Vernon Murenje, Abby Stepaniak, S. Xaba, Shirish Balachandra, M. Tshimanga, Vts Chitimbire, S. Barnhart   +10 more
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Penile Fracture; an Emergency Managed Successfully in A Rural Setting: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Penile fracture remains underreported in South Asia due to social taboos. It is primarily a clinical diagnosis, with ultrasonography aiding localization. Prompt surgical exploration and repair of the tunica albuginea and cavernosum are the gold standard.
Sandeep Sapkota, Amisha Adhikari, Narayan Dulal   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scale-Up of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention — 12 Countries in Southern and Eastern Africa, 2013–2016

MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2017
Countries in Southern and Eastern Africa have the highest prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the world; in 2015, 52% (approximately 19 million) of all persons living with HIV infection resided in these two regions.* Voluntary ...
J. Hines, Onkemetse Conrad Ntsuape, Kananga Malaba, Tiruneh Zegeye, Kennedy Serrem, -. ElijahOdoyo, June, R. Nyirenda, Wezi Msungama, Kondwani Nkanaunena, J. Come, M. Canda, Herminio Nhaguiombe, E. Shihepo, T. BrigitteL., Zemburuka, Gram Mutandi, Emmanuel Yoboka, André H. Mbayiha, Hilda Maringa, A. Bere, J. Joseph, Lawrence, G. Lija, D. Simbeye, K. Kazaura, R. Mwiru, Stella Alamo, Talisuna, Joseph Lubwama, G. Kabuye, J. Zulu, O. Chituwo, Maybin, Mumba, S. Xaba, John Mandisarisa, Brittney N. Baack, Lawrence E. Hinkle, M. Jonathan, Grund, S. Davis, C. Toledo   +42 more
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A systematic review of group education or one‐on‐one counseling for the prevention of female genital mutilation in communities that perform female genital mutilation

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S1, Page 20-30, January 2026.
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. Education plays a crucial role in stopping and preventing FGM by raising awareness through individual counseling, as well as group education at health facilities.
Anne Meremikwu, Olabisi A. Oduwole, Chyoma Oringanje, Iwara Arikpo, Oparah Sidney, Grace Nwankwo, A. Eze, Hope Okebalama, Edward Odey, Ido Ukpeh, Moses Ele, Martin Meremikwu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The influence of socioeconomic factors on choice of infant male circumcision provider in rural Ghana; a community level population based study

BMC Pediatrics, 2017
Background The influence of socio-economic determinants on choice of infant male circumcision provider is not known in areas with high population coverage such as rural Africa. The overall aim of this study was to determine the key socio-economic factors
Thomas Gyan, Kimberley McAuley, Natalie Strobel, Sam Newton, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Karen Edmond   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Willingness to participate in future HIV prevention studies among gay and bisexual men in Scotland, UK: a challenge for intervention trials [PDF]

, 2011
This article examines willingness to participate in future HIV prevention research among gay and bisexual men in Scotland, UK. Anonymous, self-complete questionnaires and Orasure Gäó oral fluid samples were collected in commercial gay venues.
BA Koblin, DJ Templeton, G Colfax, G Hart, GJ Hart, GJ Hart, GP Prestage, Graham J. Hart, HA Weiss, International Collaboration on HIV Optimism, J Elford, J Elford, J Elford, J Imrie, JE Mantell, L Sherr, L Williamson, Lisa M. McDaid, LM McDaid, LM Williamson, LM Williamson, LM Williamson, LM Williamson, LM Williamson, M Gross, N Crepaz, N Crepaz, N Nodin, NC Campbell, NS Padian, P Barresi, P Craig, P Flowers, PS Sullivan, R Dolin, RM Grant, S Dhalla, S Rerks-Ngarm, TJ Coates, W Rida   +39 more
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Evidence that promotion of male circumcision did not lead to sexual risk compensation in prioritized Sub-Saharan countries

PLoS ONE, 2017
Background WHO and UNAIDS prioritized 14 eastern and southern African countries with high HIV and low male circumcision prevalence for a voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) scale-up in 2007.
Chyun-Fung Shi, Michael Li, J. Dushoff
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Impact of female genital mutilation laws, policies, and professional codes of conduct on healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and quality of care: A mixed‐method review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S1, Page 65-80, January 2026.
Abstract Background Over 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Although many countries have laws prohibiting FGM, enforcement remains a challenge. Efforts to eliminate FGM require a multifaceted approach, including policy implementation, community ...
Ibitola Asaolu, Chioma Oringanje, Dachi Arikpo, Ememobong Aquaisua, Deborah Ndukwu, Christina C. Pallitto, Asa Nihlen, Kathryn Robertson, Martin Meremikwu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Voluntary male medical circumcision

South African Medical Journal, 2012
This forum debate article is in response to the editorial by Professor Ncayiyana concerning the national circumcision programme in South Africa (S Afr Med J 2011;101:775-777). Other articles in this debate include: Venter et al. S Afr Med J 2012;102(3):124-125. Ncayiyana. S Afr Med J 2012;102(3): 125-126.
Kesinger, Matthew, Millard, Peter S
openaire   +4 more sources