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Factors Influencing Chinese Male\u27s Willingness to Undergo Circumcision: A Cross-Sectional Study in Western China [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background Male circumcision (MC) has been shown to reduce the risk of female to male transmission of HIV. The goal of this survey was to explore the acceptability of MC among the Chinese and to identify factors associated with circumcision preference ...
Abdullah, Abu S.   +15 more
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Anaerobe‐Driven Inflammation and Epithelial Barrier Disruption in Genital HIV Acquisition

open access: yesAmerican 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
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]

open access: yes, 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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Service delivery interventions to increase uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention: A systematic review. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
BackgroundVoluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains an essential component of combination HIV prevention services, particularly in priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Atkins, Kaitlyn   +8 more
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Impact of delayed elective urological surgery: A prospective observational study

open access: yesBJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the psychological and physical impact of delayed elective urological surgeries, as limited surgical capacity has led to frequent cancellations and prolonged waiting times. Patients and Methods Between July 2023 and September 2025, patients admitted for elective surgery completed questionnaires including ...
Iva Simunovic   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Severe 180° Penile Torsion With False Meatus and Intact Prepuce Resembling Normal Anatomy in a 1.5‐Year‐Old Afghan Child: A Rare Case With Literature Review

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Congenital penile torsion is a rare rotational anomaly of the penis, usually directed counterclockwise, and may occur in isolation or with other penile malformations. It is usually asymptomatic but may lead to cosmetic or functional concerns in severe cases.
Turyalai Hakimi, Mohammad Anwar Jawed
wiley   +1 more source

Circumcision weeks: Making circumcision part of routine training and service delivery at district-level hospitals in South Africa

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2011
Background: Medically safe, elective male circumcision supports traditional and cultural rites of passage by reducing the risk of adverse events and death among men undergoing initiation.
F. Peters, T.S. Marcus
doaj   +1 more source

Post‐Marketing Study on Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of Two Generations of the Novoglan Device for Conservative Treatment of Adult Phimosis

open access: yesTrends in Urology &Men's Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Novoglan is a device that provides a non‐surgical treatment of phimosis. It consists of a balloon placed under the foreskin, which the patient inflates in a controlled manner to stretch the foreskin and promote the generation of new skin cells.
Dmitry Polikarpov   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Voluntary male medical circumcision

open access: yesSouth 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

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

open access: yes
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   +2 more
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