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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of males with regard to medical male circumcision
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree in Masters of Technology in Nursing, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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Characterisation of mucosal tissue in the foreskin after voluntary medical male circumcision
Background: Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) reduces the risk of HIV-1 acquisition by up to 60% as shown in a number of randomized controlled trials in Uganda, Kenya and South Africa. MMC has also been shown to reduce the prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like Herpes Simplex …
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HIV and male circumcision in Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho : an econometric analysis
… negative correlation between the practice of male circumcision (MC) and the prevalence of HIV in the general population. These studies were supported by three Randomised Control Trials in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa that found that MC can reduce the probability of female to male infection …
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Male circumcision and risky sexual behaviour amongst youths aged 15-24 years in Zambia
Research evidence suggests that male circumcision is perceived in some areas as protective against Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection, and has even been referred to as the “invisible condom.” Such perceptions of protection may lead to increased risk behaviours, including reduced condom use. The aim …
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Male circumcision and risky sexual behaviour amongst youths aged 15-24 years in Zambia
Research evidence suggests that male circumcision is perceived in some areas as protective against Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection, and has even been referred to as the “invisible condom.” Such perceptions of protection may lead to increased risk behaviours, including reduced condom use. The aim …
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Identifying barriers and effective community interventions to voluntary medical male circumcision in the Zambezi region
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is basically the surgical removal of foreskin of the penis. This is done for many reasons. However, cultural, religious and medical reasons are the most paramount for Male Circumcision (MC) around the world today. Needless to say, since the three …
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Using immunofluorescence techniques to Identify T cells in the foreskin tissue after medical male circumcision
Background: Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) plays an important role in reducing the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human papilloma virus (HPV), Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) and HIV-1. The foreskin tissue (FS) is a site abundant in Langerhans cells (LCs), …
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Harmful traditional practices, (male circumcision and virginity testing of girls) and the legal rights of children
… amongst others. In South Africa most black males undergo an initiation when they are approximately 16 years old to mark the transition from boyhood to manhood. Male circumcision is also performed as a religious practice amongst the Jews and Muslims. A number of human rights groups in South …
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Clinical Practice in Prenatal Care: Perspectives of Latina Mothers, Healthcare Providers, and Scientists on Male Circumcision
… Maryland. International research influenced circumcision decision-making during prenatal care: little is known about how neonatal male circumcision (MC) is understood at local clinics; about what patients and providers know regarding circumcision benefits; and the reasoning behind the choices …
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practice of University of Venda male students regarding male circumcision, Limpopo Province
Male circumcision is being promoted in University of Venda presently due to the South African recent awareness that it is a method of preventing the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency virus. However, for effective implementation, it is necessary that the students believe in the procedure …
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Perceptions of HIV and Safe Male Circumcision in high HIV prevalence fishing communities on Lake Victoria, Uganda
… Uganda Ministry of Health introduced its Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) strategy for HIV prevention with the goal of providing 4.2 million voluntary medical circumcisions by 2015. Fishing communities, where HIV prevalence is approximately 3-5 times higher than the national average, have been …
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Male circumcision in the United States: The History, an analysis of the discourse, and a philosophical interpretation
<p>Routine neonatal circumcision is at the present time a procedure on the decline in the United States. This is largely due to the lack of medical justification for the surgery, as medical organizations today do not recommend the procedure. Despite the statements of medical boards, the subject of …
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The impact of a pro-male circumcision (MC) approach towards an HIV/AIDS prevention strategy in Botswana
This paper investigates how the emergence of male circumcision (MC) as part of a broader HIV prevention strategy will impact on Botswana's HIV/AIDS epidemic. Although is [sic] been more then two decades since Botswana's first case of HIV was diagnosed, HIV/AIDS is still the country's major …
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Young Men's Perception of Male Circumcision at the University of Zambia in Lusaka: Implications for HIV/AIDS Prevention
… (UNZA) main campus to explore the perceptions of male students towards male circumcision (MC) and its effectiveness as a complimentary method of HIV/AIDS prevention. It was an exploratory study that used both qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection and analysis. The population of …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices on voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in the Oshana region of Namibia
… 18-49 years old with regard to Voluntary Medical Male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention. The study sought to assess and describe the knowledge and attitudes and practices (KAP) of men aged 18-49 in the Oshana region with regards to VMMC for HIV prevention, explore and describe the reasons for …
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The human rights implications of adopting male circumcision as a prevention stratergy for HIV/AIDS in South Africa
… the human rights implications of adopting male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy in South Africa. Consistent findings from three randomised controlled trials in sub-Saharan Africa reflect a protective effect of male circumcision on HIV infection. Given the attention bestowed on the …
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Assessment of Male Circumcision Practice in Prevention of HIV/AIDS Infection” A Case of Bariadi Urban - Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
… study is basically assessing the contribution of Male circumcision Practice in Prevention of HIV/AIDS infection. However, this study is backed up by previous studies whereas WHO and UNAIDS recommended that Male Circumcision is an important practice for HIV/AIDS prevention. The study however, has …
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Assessment of Male Circumcision Practice in Prevention of HIV/AIDS Infection” A Case of Bariadi Urban - Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
… study is basically assessing the contribution of Male circumcision Practice in Prevention of HIV/AIDS infection. However, this study is backed up by previous studies whereas WHO and UNAIDS recommended that Male Circumcision is an important practice for HIV/AIDS prevention. The study however, has …
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An investigation into the effectiveness of the voluntary medical male circumcision programme amongst secondary school learners in Mazowe District, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe launched the Voluntary medical male circumcision programme (VMMC) in November 2009, with the primary aim of curbing sexual transmitted infections (STI’s). In 2010, the district of Mazowe managed to adopt voluntary medical male circumcision programme to curb sexual transmitted infections. …
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