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"Endless opportunities": A qualitative exploration of facilitators and barriers to scale-up of two-way texting follow-up after voluntary medical male circumcision in Zimbabwe. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2023
In Zimbabwe, the ZAZIC consortium employs two-way, text-based (2wT) follow-up to strengthen post-operative care for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). 2wT scaled nationally with evidence of client support and strengthened follow-up. However, 2wT
Elkins C, Kokera S, Vumbugwa P, Gavhera J, West KM, Wilson K, Makunike-Chikwinya B, Masimba L, Holec M, Barnhart S, Matinu S, Wassuna B, Feldacker C.   +12 more
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Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision to Reduce HIV Acquisition and Transmission. [PDF]

Curr HIV/AIDS Rep, 2022
This commentary introduces the special Global Health Section on the state of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs and current knowledge as to role of VMMC prevention of HIV infection acquisition in men and, indirectly, women.Since the first clinical trial of VMMC in Africa was published in 2005, implementation of programs has depended on
Vermund SH.
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Dissemination and implementation of an evidence-based voluntary medical male circumcision program: The Spear & Shield program. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health
Despite compelling evidence linking voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) with 60–70% HIV risk reduction in sub-Saharan Africa, Zambian men have been especially reluctant to undergo VMMC.
Weiss SM, Bowa K, Zulu R, Rodriguez VJ, Cook RR, Jones DL.   +5 more
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WhatsApp Versus SMS for 2-Way, Text-Based Follow-Up After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in South Africa: Exploration of Messaging Platform Choice. [PDF]

JMIR Form Res
Background Telehealth is growing, especially in areas where access to health facilities is difficult. We previously used 2-way texting (2wT) via SMS to improve the quality of postoperative care after voluntary medical male circumcision in South Africa ...
Fabens I, Makhele C, Igaba NK, Hlongwane S, Phohole M, Waweru E, Oni F, Khwepeya M, Sardini M, Moyo K, Tweya H, Wafula MB, Pienaar J, Ndebele F, Setswe G, Dong TQ, Feldacker C.   +16 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
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Uptake and perceptions of voluntary medical male circumcision among HIV-negative men in serodiscordant relationships in Zambia (2012-2015). [PDF]

PLoS One
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a recommended HIV prevention strategy that few studies have promoted to HIV-negative men in serodiscordant relationships.
Malama K, Allen S, Parker R, Inambao M, Sharkey T, Tichacek A, Wall KM, Kilembe W.   +7 more
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Application of Narrative and AI-Assisted Follow-Up After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision: Multicenter, Double-Blind, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.

J Med Internet Res
Background Postoperative anxiety following voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) poses a significant health challenge, with limited telemedicine access and inadequate communication compromising recovery and adherence.
Wang L, Peng Y, Zhang G, Huang Y, Yang G, Jiang Y, Xu Q, Yu J, Jin J, Qiao H, Wu Q, Wei Z, Tang W, Liu J.   +13 more
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Population-based cohort data used to assess trends in early resumption of sexual activity after voluntary medical male circumcision in Rakai, Uganda. [PDF]

PLoS One
Introduction Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of heterosexual acquisition of HIV by 50%–60%. The Uganda Ministry of Health recommends abstinence of sex for 42 days after VMMC to allow complete wound healing.
Daama A, Nalugoda F, Kankaka E, Kasango A, Nantume B, Kigozi GN, Ssekubugu R, Namutundu J, Ssettuba A, Lutalo T, Kagaayi J, Nakigozi G, Alamo S, Mills LA, Kabuye G, Gray R, Wawer M, Serwadda D, Sewankambo N, Kigozi G.   +19 more
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Voluntary medical male circumcision and educational gradient in relation to HIV infection among sexually active adult men in Eswatini: evidence from the national surveys in 2006-2007 and 2016. [PDF]

Int Health, 2023
Background To address knowledge gaps, this study examined social determinants, such as education attainment and HIV prevention, among sexually active men (SAM), with a focus on voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC).
Masango BZ, Ferrandiz-Mont D, Chiao C.
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Exploring culturally-preferred communication approaches for increased uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services in rural Malawi. [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background In 2007 WHO and UNAIDS recommended communication interventions as a key strategy for creating demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Southern Africa.
Mphepo KYG, Muula AS, Suzi J, Phuka F, Mfutso-Bengo J.   +4 more
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