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Knowledge, attitudes and acceptance of voluntary medical male circumcision among males attending high school in Shiselweni region, Eswatini: a cross sectional study [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background In countries such as Eswatini, where there is a high HIV prevalence and low male circumcision the World Health Organization and the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS recommend infant and adult circumcision be implemented.
Mirriam Hlelisani Shezi, Boikhutso Tlou, Saloshni Naidoo   +2 more
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Facilitators and barriers to voluntary medical male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy in Kavango East, Namibia [PDF]

South African Family Practice, 2023
Background: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a strategy used to try to limit new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, as it has the potential to reduce HIV and/or AIDS transmission from women to men by up to 60%.
Daniel O. Ashipala, Trymore B. Nhokwara, Medusalem H. Joel   +2 more
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Women’s support for voluntary medical male circumcision in fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Women’s support can improve uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). We assessed the level of women’s support for VMMC and associated factors in fishing settlements on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, to inform interventions
Aggrey Byaruhanga, Nazarius Tumwesigye Mbona, Suzan Babirye, Fred Nalugoda, Edward Nelson Kankaka, Lucas Ampaire, Richard Migisha, Joseph Kagaayi   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Voluntary medical male circumcision: a cross-sectional study comparing circumcision self-report and physical examination findings in Lesotho. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2011
BACKGROUND: Overwhelming evidence, including three clinical trials, shows that male circumcision (MC) reduces the risk of HIV infection among men. However, data from recent Lesotho Demographic and Health Surveys do not demonstrate MC to be protective ...
Anne Goldzier Thomas, Bonnie Robin Tran, Marcus Cranston, Malerato Cecilia Brown, Rajiv Kumar, Matsotetsi Tlelai   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

The development of an explanatory model for voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa [PDF]

South African Family Practice, 2021
Background: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) remains the epicentre of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic in South Africa.
Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Gugu G. Mchunu
doaj   +2 more sources

Modeling Costs and Impacts of Introducing Early Infant Male Circumcision for Long-Term Sustainability of the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Program. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been shown to be an effective prevention strategy against HIV infection in males [1-3]. Since 2007, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has supported VMMC programs in 14 priority ...
Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Peter Stegman, Katharine Kripke, Owen Mugurungi, Gertrude Ncube, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Karin Hatzold, Alice Christensen, John Stover   +8 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Factors associated with uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision, Mazowe District, Zimbabwe, 2014

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is the surgical removal of the foreskin by a trained health worker. VMMC was introduced in Zimbabwe in 2009.
Maxwell Rupfutse, Cremence Tshuma, Mufuta Tshimanga, Notion Gombe, Donewell Bangure, Maureen Wellington   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Deficits and opportunities, pivots and shifts for scaling-up voluntary medical male circumcision in Uganda: a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis study [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Despite voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) being a cost-effective intervention for preventing HIV transmission, its scale-up has faced challenges. Several interventions to address these challenges in priority countries, including Uganda, have not
John Bekiita Byabagambi, Bruce Hollingsworth, Mark Limmer   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention, Sub-Saharan Africa, 2020. [PDF]

Emerg Infect Dis, 2022
Peck ME, Ong KS, Lucas T, Prainito A, Thomas AG, Brun A, Kiggundu V, Yansaneh A, Busang L, Kgongwana K, Kelaphile D, Seipone K, Letebele MH, Makadzange PF, Marwiro A, Sesinyi M, Lapidos T, Lukhele N, Maziya V, Mkhontfo M, Gultie T, Mulatu D, Shimelis M, Zegeye T, Teka T, Bulterys M, Njenga JN, Odoyo-June E, Juma AW, Soo L, Talam N, Brown M, Chakare T, Nonyana N, Khoabane MA, Auld AF, Maida A, Msungama W, Kapito M, Nyirenda R, Matchere F, Odek J, Canda M, Malimane I, Come J, Gaspar N, Langa A, Aupokolo MA, Vejorerako KC, Kahindi L, Mali D, Zegeye A, Mangoya D, Zemburuka BL, Bamwesigye J, Kankindi I, Kayirangwa E, Malamba SS, Roels T, Kayonde L, Zimulinda E, Ndengo E, Nsanzimana S, Remera E, Rwibasira GN, Sangwayire B, Semakula M, Rugira E, Rugwizangoga E, Tubane E, Yoboka E, Lawrence J, Loykissoonlal D, Maphothi N, Achut V, Bunga S, Moi M, Amuri M, Kazaura K, Simbeye D, Fida N, Kayange AA, Seleman M, Akao J, Alamo ST, Kabuye G, Kyobutungi S, Makumbi FE, Mudiope P, Nantez B, Chituwo O, Godfrey L, Muyunda B, Kamboyi R, Masiye J, Lifuka E, Mandisarisa J, Mhangara M, Xaba S, Toledo C.   +99 more
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Cost comparison of a rapid results initiative against standard clinic-based model to scale-up voluntary medical male circumcision in Kenya. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health, 2023
Jaradeh K, Van Fleet Kingery T, Cheruiyot J, Odhiambo F, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Shade SB.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources