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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Acceptability of male circumcision for prevention of HIV infection in Malawi
AIDS and Behavior, Volume 10, No. 4, Year 2006
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Description
Numerous epidemiological and biological studies report male circumcision (MC) to have a significant protective effect against HIV-1 acquisition. This study assesses the acceptability of MC in four districts in Malawi, a country with high HIV-1 prevalence and low prevalence of MC. Thirty-two focus group discussions were conducted with 159 men and 159 women ages 16-80 years. Acceptability was lower in the north where the practice was little known, higher in younger participants and higher in central and southern districts where MC is practiced by a minority Muslim group (Yao). Barriers to circumcision included fear of infection and bleeding, cost, and pain. Facilitators included hygiene, reduced risk of STI, religion, medical conditions, and enhanced sexual pleasure. If MC services are introduced in Malawi, acceptance is likely to vary by region, but many parents and young men would use the services if they were safe, affordable and confidential. © Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2006.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ngalande, Rebecca C.
Malawi, Zomba
University of Malawi
Levy, Judith A.
United States, Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Kapondo, Chrissie P.N.
Malawi, Zomba
University of Malawi
Bailey, Robert C.
United States, Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Statistics
Citations: 155
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s10461-006-9076-8
ISSN:
10907165
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Malawi
Participants Gender
Male
Female