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Preventing HIV Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men Through PEPFAR-Supported Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2018-2021. [PDF]

AIDS Educ Prev, 2023
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention intervention that has predominantly targeted adolescent and young men, aged 10-24 years. In 2020, the age eligibility for VMMC shifted from 10 to 15 years of age.
Peck ME, Ong K, Lucas T, Thomas AG, Wandira R, Ntwaaga B, Mkhontfo M, Zegeye T, Yohannes F, Mulatu D, Gultie T, Juma AW, Odoyo-June E, Maida A, Msungama W, Canda M, Mutandi G, Zemburuka BLT, Kankindi I, Vranken P, Maphothi N, Loykissoonlal D, Bunga S, Grund JM, Kazaura KJ, Kabuye G, Chituwo O, Muyunda B, Kamboyi R, Lingenda G, Mandisarisa J, Peterson A, Malaba R, Xaba S, Moyo T, Toledo C.   +35 more
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Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision and Incident HIV Infection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China (The CoM Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

JMIR Res Protoc, 2023
Background Systematic reviews and meta-analyses based on observational studies have shown voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) may reduce HIV risk among men who have sex with men (MSM).
Gao Y, Zheng W, Sun Y, Yang L, Guo Z, Li Y, Lin YF, Lu Z, Yuan T, Zhan Y, Qian HZ, Su B, Zhu Z, Duan J, Wang G, Cui X, Ouyang L, Sheng G, Zhou Y, Long A, Yao Y, Fitzpatrick T, Yu M, Wu G, Zou H.   +24 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Cost-effectiveness of voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention across sub-Saharan Africa: results from five independent models.

Lancet Glob Health, 2023
Summary Background Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been a recommended HIV prevention strategy in sub-Saharan Africa since 2007, particularly in countries with high HIV prevalence.
Bansi-Matharu L, Mudimu E, Martin-Hughes R, Hamilton M, Johnson L, Ten Brink D, Stover J, Meyer-Rath G, Kelly SL, Jamieson L, Cambiano V, Jahn A, Cowan FM, Mangenah C, Mavhu W, Chidarikire T, Toledo C, Revill P, Sundaram M, Hatzold K, Yansaneh A, Apollo T, Kalua T, Mugurungi O, Kiggundu V, Zhang S, Nyirenda R, Phillips A, Kripke K, Bershteyn A.   +29 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Costs and impacts of scaling up voluntary medical male circumcision in Tanzania. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
BACKGROUND:Given the proven effectiveness of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in preventing the spread of HIV, Tanzania is scaling up VMMC as an HIV prevention strategy. This study will inform policymakers about the potential costs and benefits
Veena Menon, Elizabeth Gold, Ramona Godbole, Delivette Castor, Hally Mahler, Steven Forsythe, Mariam Ally, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli   +7 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Age targeting and scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision in Mozambique.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundThe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program in Mozambique aimed to increase male circumcision (MC) coverage to 80 percent among males ages 10 to 49 by 2018.
Juan Dent, Nuno Gaspar, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Katharine Kripke   +3 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Could Circumcision of HIV-Positive Males Benefit Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Programs in Africa? Mathematical Modeling Analysis.

PLoS ONE, 2017
BackgroundThe epidemiological and programmatic implications of inclusivity of HIV-positive males in voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs are uncertain.
Susanne F Awad, Sema K Sgaier, Fiona K Lau, Yousra A Mohamoud, Bushimbwa C Tambatamba, Katharine E Kripke, Anne G Thomas, Naomi Bock, Jason B Reed, Emmanuel Njeuhmeli, Laith J Abu-Raddad   +10 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Early Resumption of Sex following Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision amongst School-Going Males.

PLoS ONE, 2016
Voluntary medical male circumcision is an integral part of the South African government's response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Following circumcision, it is recommended that patients abstain from sexual activity for six weeks, as sex may increase the ...
Gavin George, Kaymarlin Govender, Sean Beckett, Carl Montague, Janet Frohlich   +4 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Barriers and Facilitators to, and Experience of, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Mixed-Methods Study. [PDF]

Arch Sex Behav, 2023
Sun Y, He L, Gao Y, Fitzpatrick T, Zhang W, Yang L, Fu L, Luo S, Zou H.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

"After my husband's circumcision, I know that I am safe from diseases": Women's Attitudes and Risk Perceptions Towards Male Circumcision in Iringa, Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2013
While male circumcision reduces the risk of female-to-male HIV transmission and certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there is little evidence that circumcision provides women with direct protection against HIV.
A Herman-Roloff, B Auvert, BA Friedland, Caitlin E. Kennedy, Catherine Shembilu, CL Mattson, D William Cameron, Erica H. Layer, G Guest, G Kigozi, HA Weiss, HR Mahler, J Dushoff, JM Morse, K Charmaz, K Lundsby, L Eaton, LA Eaton, Lilian Mgeni, M Plotkin, M Sandelowski, M Westercamp, MJ Wawer, MM Cassell, N Andersson, N Fielding, N Larke, PC Hewett, R Gray, RA Alsallaq, RC Bailey, RC Bailey, RH Gray, RH Gray, Romani B. Momburi, S Kalichman, Sarah W. Beckham, SM Maregesi, TB Hallett, TB Hallett   +39 more
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Healthcare providers’ perceptions and understanding of voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A qualitative study

South African Family Practice, 2021
Background: There is compelling evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the chances of heterosexual transmission of HIV infection.
Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Gugu G. Mchunu
doaj   +1 more source