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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Acceptability of neonatal male circumcision in Lusaka, Zambia
AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, Volume 24, No. 1, Year 2012
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Description
Neonatal male circumcision (NMC) is being scaled up in Zambia and elsewhere in Southern Africa as a long-term HIV prevention strategy. We conducted 12 focus group discussions with 129 parents and grandparents in Lusaka, recruited from two sites providing free NMC services and information about NMC, to explore the acceptability of circumcising newborn boys. Most participants recognized the benefits of circumcision for HIV prevention, and the advantages of circumcising their children and grandchildren at a young age. Fear of negative outcomes, concerns about pain, and issues around cultural identity may challenge NMC uptake. To effectively promote the service, the upper age limit for NMC must be emphasized, and fathers must be targeted by messaging campaigns. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Waters, Emily
Zambia, Lusaka
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Stringer, Elizabeth Mc Phillips
Zambia, Lusaka
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
United States, Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mugisa, Bridget
Zambia, Lusaka
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Temba, Salome
Zambia, Lusaka
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Bowa, Kasonde
Zambia, Lusaka
University of Zambia School of Medicine
Linyama, David M.
Zambia, Lusaka
University Teaching Hospital Lusaka
Statistics
Citations: 29
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/09540121.2011.587508
ISSN:
09540121
e-ISSN:
13600451
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Zambia
Participants Gender
Male