Prevalence of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Infection Prevention — Chókwè District, Mozambique, 2014–2019

What is already known about this topic? Circumcision reduces the risk for heterosexually acquired HIV infection among males and is an important HIV-preventive strategy in Mozambique. Voluntary medical male circumcision programs have been supported by the Mozambique Ministry of Health since 2009. What is added by this report? During 2014–2019, the prevalence of male circumcision increased 42% in Chókwè District in southern Mozambique. The largest increase occurred among males aged 15–24 years; the prevalence among those 25–59 years remained below the national objective of 80%. Fear of complications, cultural reasons, and lack of time were among the most common reasons reported for not undergoing circumcision by males aged 25–59 years. What are the implications for public health practice? A multifaceted strategy addressing concerns about the safety of the procedure, cultural norms, and competing priorities could help overcome barriers to circumcision among males aged ≥25 years.