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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Medical male"”.
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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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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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Knowledge, attitudes and practices on voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in the Oshana region of Namibia
… aged 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 …
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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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Men's knowledge, understanding and factors influencing their beliefs about male circumcision in rural communities in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
… studies have reported compelling evidence that medical male circumcision (MMC) reduces HIV acquisition in men. MMC is now recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS as part of HIV prevention strategies in countries with heterosexually-driven HIV epidemics. This research …
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Investigating the susceptibility of foreskin myeloid cells to ex vivo HIV infection
… acquisition and spread especially through the male genital tract (MGT)1–4. Several authors have shown the human foreskin to be an effective mucosal effector site with heterogenous populations of innate and adaptive immune cells, that are permissive to HIV infection5–8. In support of this, …
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Safety of Essential Surgery Performed by Non-Physicians in Low and Middle Income Countries
… major general surgery (13,253 procedures), medical male circumcision (14,248 procedures, 70% in adults), emergency obstetric surgery (18,853 procedures), tubal ligation (7,179 procedures) and first-trimester abortion (4,045 procedures). Complication and mortality rates for NPC and MD …
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The uptake of the Prepex and Shang ring male circumcision devices among adolescent and adult males in Africa, a systematic review
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs have been implemented in fourteen countries in sub Saharan Africa since 2007. The uptake of services has been suboptimal in some of the countries partly due to the widespread use of surgical methods. Circumcision using device methods was …
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A comparison between traditional and modern circumcision practices in the prevention of HIV and other STIs transmission in Chavuma and Kapiri Mposhi districts.
… Policy of 1991 advocates for safe voluntary medical male circumcision. The health policy also recognizes the efforts made by traditional practitioners in reducing the disease burden in the country through established traditional institutions (THPAZ). In Zambia, all ten (10) provinces offer a …
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A comparison between traditional and modern circumcision practices in the prevention of HIV and other STIs transmission in Chavuma and Kapiri Mposhi districts.
… Policy of 1991 advocates for safe voluntary medical male circumcision. The health policy also recognizes the efforts made by traditional practitioners in reducing the disease burden in the country through established traditional institutions (THPAZ). In Zambia, all ten (10) provinces offer a …
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Characterization of human foreskin Langerhans cells
Background: It is known that medical male circumcision (MMC) decreases HIV acquisition by up to 60%. One hypothesis is that MMC removes a foreskin (FS) that harbors different immune cells that are HIV target cells such as CD4+ macrophages, T, Langerhans (LCs), and dendritic cells (DCs). However, …
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Characterizing various aspects of the male genital tract barrier function and immunity
… studied modes of HIV transmission. Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is associated with a 60% reduced risk of HIV acquisition through heterosexual intercourse. However, uncircumcised men comprise approximately 70% of the male population worldwide, implying that although an effective …