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Abstract Background Safe male circumcision (SMC) is currently recognized as a preventive strategy in reducing the risk of HIV; however, the prevalence of circumcised men in Uganda is still quite low at 26%. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with SMC and among Makerere University undergraduate students, in ...
Jean Nyamwiza +14 more
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New Approaches to HIV Prevention: Accelerating Research and Ensuring Future Access [PDF]
Summarizes the state of research on new HIV prevention approaches and recommends ways to accelerate research and ensure rapid access to new prevention ...
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Abstract Introduction Economic evaluations of HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and associated implementation strategies guide evidence‐based policies, programmes and resource allocation. Since 2015, there has been an evolution in PrEP modalities, implementation strategies and prioritization of key populations with unmet HIV prevention needs ...
Min Xi +8 more
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Long term post PrePex male circumcision outcomes in an urban population in Uganda: a cohort study
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the long term adverse events profile at least a year after safe male circumcision. Results A cohort study, investigating patients who had undergone a non surgical circumcision procedure called Prepex.
M. Galukande +5 more
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Integrating Female Condoms into HIV Prevention Programs: A Case Study of Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Opportunities in Kenya [PDF]
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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Abstract Introduction Despite oral HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectiveness, uptake and adherence remains a challenge. Newer HIV prevention technologies, including long‐acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB‐LA), are promising for addressing known barriers to oral PrEP uptake and adherence, yet research remains limited on experiences with CAB‐LA ...
Carol S. Camlin +19 more
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OBJECTIVE: Male circumcision reduces the risk of HIV acquisition by approximately 60%. Male circumcision services are now being introduced in selected populations in sub-Saharan Africa and further interventions are being planned.
Robert C Bailey +2 more
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A 'snip' in time: what is the best age to circumcise?
Background Circumcision is a common procedure, but regional and societal attitudes differ on whether there is a need for a male to be circumcised and, if so, at what age. This is an important issue for many parents, but also pediatricians, other doctors,
Morris Brian J +12 more
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Fire in the Operating Room During Hypospadias Repair [PDF]
Fire in the operating room (OR) is a very distressful and shocking occurrence with potential dramatic consequences. Despite safety rules and rigorous recommendations, such unintentional events do occur every so often.
Boscarelli, Alessandro +5 more
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Current Landscape of Children's Surgery in Africa: A Multicenter Analysis of 16,000 Cases
For the first time at this scale, we have assessed the epidemiology and outcomes of pediatric surgical care in LMICs. Findings were consistent with studies on the burden of disease, with a larger proportion of younger children accessing surgery, comparable mortality to other African studies, and higher mortality than in HICs.
Phillip J. Hsu +14 more
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