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Sustainable integration of a vertical voluntary medical male circumcision program into routine health services in Zimbabwe: A mixed methods evaluation of a participatory change intervention [PDF]

medRxiv
The global health community has recognized the importance of integrating and sustaining health programs and forming equitable partnerships. Corresponding with these objectives, international aid donors are embracing the principle of localization.
Amanda Marr Chung, Joseph Murungu, Precious Chitapi, Rudo Chikodzore, Peter Case, Jonathan Gosling, Roly Gosling, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Getrude Ncube, Owen Mugurungi, Patience Kunaka, Stefano Bertozzi, Caryl Feldacker   +12 more
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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
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Behavior change pathways to voluntary medical male circumcision: narrative interviews with circumcision clients in Zambia. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
As an HIV prevention strategy, the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is underway in 14 countries in Africa. For prevention impact, these countries must perform millions of circumcisions in adolescent and adult men before 2015 ...
Jessica E Price, Lyson Phiri, Drosin Mulenga, Paul C Hewett, Stephanie M Topp, Nicholas Shiliya, Karin Hatzold   +6 more
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What does it cost to expand two-way texting for post-operative follow-up? A cost analysis in routine voluntary medical male circumcision settings in South Africa [PDF]

medRxiv
Up to 98% of adult voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) clients heal without adverse events (AEs) in South Africa and in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region, yet all clients in South Africa (SA) are still required to attend in-person reviews ...
Molly Unsworth, Isabella Fabens, Geoffrey Setswe, Khumbulani Moyo, Jacqueline Pienaar, Calsile Makhele, Motshana Phohole, Nelson Igaba, Sizwe Hlongwane, Maria Sardini, Tracy Qi Dong, Monisha Sharma, Hannock Tweya, Felex Ndebele, Marrianne Holec, Caryl Feldacker   +15 more
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Domestic financing of HIV prevention interventions: a mixed methods study of the ability to pay (ATP) and willingness to pay (WTP) for voluntary medical male circumcision in Uganda

Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy
External funding supports the HIV and AIDS response in Sub-Saharan Africa, but reducing this dependence is vital for longer-term sustainability. This study examined the ability and willingness to pay for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in ...
John Bekiita Byabagambi, Mark Limmer, Bruce Hollingsworth   +2 more
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Could Circumcision of HIV-Positive Males Benefit Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Programs in Africa? Mathematical Modeling Analysis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
The 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
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Early Resumption of Sex following Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision amongst School-Going Males. [PDF]

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
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Ethical implications of economic compensation for voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention and epidemic control. [PDF]

PLOS Glob Public Health, 2022
Köhler J, Singh JA, Stuart R, Samuelson J, Reis AA.   +4 more
europepmc   +3 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
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Acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of intensified health education, SMS/phone tracing and transport reimbursement for uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision in a sexually transmitted infections clinic in Malawi: A mixed methods study. [PDF]

PLoS One
Matoga MM, Kudowa E, Tsidya M, Tseka J, Ndalama B, Bonongwe N, Mathiya E, Jere E, Yatina D, Kamtambe B, Hosseinipour MC, Chasela CS, Jewett S.   +12 more
europepmc   +2 more sources