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Exploring joint decision-making and family dynamics to identify barriers and enablers for early adolescent medical circumcision (EAMC) uptake in Zambia for HIV prevention: An innovative methodology.
Surana R, Prasad R, Jain N, Prasad M, Gangaramany A, Kumar AS, Sweeney T, Mulhausen J, Kretschmer S, Samona A, Nanga A, Chisenga T. Surana R, et al. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 29;20(4):e0319472. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319472. eCollection 2025. PLoS One. 2025. PMID: 40299855 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) to protect against sexual transmission of HIV is a key part of HIV prevention interventions in 15 priority countries in Southern and Eastern Africa. ...Conversely, in-group seeking, the belief that being circumcised …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) to protect against sexual transmission of HIV is a key part of HIV prevention inter …
HIV-associated penile anaerobes disrupt epithelial barrier integrity.
Buchanan LB, Shao Z, Galiwango RM, Constable S, Zuanazzi D, Biribawa VM, Ssemunywa HR, Namuniina A, Okech B, Edfeldt G, Tjernlund A, Tobian AAR, Park DE, Pham T, Aziz M, Salazar JE, Nelson S, Liu CM, Kaul R, Prodger JL. Buchanan LB, et al. PLoS Pathog. 2025 Apr 17;21(4):e1013094. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1013094. eCollection 2025 Apr. PLoS Pathog. 2025. PMID: 40245064 Free PMC article.
Using foreskin tissues and penile swabs from 116 males undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision, we assessed the relationship between BASIC species and foreskin epithelial thickness, junction protein expression, and cellular proliferation. ...
Using foreskin tissues and penile swabs from 116 males undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision, we assessed the relatio …
A comparative analysis of voluntary medical male circumcision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gauteng province, South Africa.
Fonka CB. Fonka CB. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2025 Mar 26;67(1):e1-e8. doi: 10.4102/safp.v67i1.6062. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2025. PMID: 40171715 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a significant biomedical and cost-effective intervention in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. ...
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a significant biomedical and cost-effective intervention in preventi …
Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes.
Baloyi CK, Ndimande JV, Kabongo CD, Yoko JLM, Mpinda B. Baloyi CK, et al. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2025 Mar 21;67(1):e1-e7. doi: 10.4102/safp.v67i1.6010. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2025. PMID: 40171714 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome remains a significant global health issue, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Medical male circumcision (MMC) demonstrated effectiveness in decreasing the spread of …
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome remains a significant global health issue, affect …
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision's (VMMC) strategy for HIV prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence, risks, costs, benefits and best practice: A scoping review study protocol of progress and unfolding insights.
Maibvise C, Munangatire T, Tomas N, Ashipala DO, Dlamini PS. Maibvise C, et al. PLoS One. 2024 Dec 31;19(12):e0316106. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316106. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 39739823 Free PMC article.
Campaigns to scale up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) for the prevention of HIV transmission has been going on for years in selected Southern African countries, following recommendations from the World Health Organisations. ...
Campaigns to scale up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) for the prevention of HIV transmission has been going on for …
Evaluation of Four Interventions Using Behavioral Economics Insights to Increase Demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in South Africa Through the MoyaApp: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Mistri P, Tomescu S, Bokolo S, De Nooy A, Pisa PT, Grove S, Schmucker L, Chetty-Makkan C, Long L, Buttenheim A, Maughan-Brown B. Mistri P, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2024 Dec 1;97(4):371-378. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000003504. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2024. PMID: 39118223 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: While voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 60%, circumcision coverage falls short of the UNAIDS 90% VMMC target. ...However, more work is needed to understand how to convert initial interest into booki …
BACKGROUND: While voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 60%, circumcision …
Population-based cohort data used to assess trends in early resumption of sexual activity after voluntary medical male circumcision in Rakai, Uganda.
Daama A, Nalugoda F, Kankaka E, Kasango A, Nantume B, Kigozi GN, Ssekubugu R, Namutundu J, Ssettuba A, Lutalo T, Kagaayi J, Nakigozi G, Alamo S, Mills LA, Kabuye G, Gray R, Wawer M, Serwadda D, Sewankambo N, Kigozi G. Daama A, et al. PLoS One. 2024 Nov 21;19(11):e0297240. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297240. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 39570929 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of heterosexual acquisition of HIV by 50%-60%. ...
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of heterosexual acquisition of HIV by 50%-60%. ...
Developing a framework for understanding policy decision-making behaviors in the transition of an HIV prevention program towards sustainability: a case study from Zambia's voluntary medical male circumcision program.
Gantayat N, Baer J, Gangaramany A, Kretschmer S, Surana R, Samona A, Mukamba N, Jere B, Chinsenga T, Prasad R, Goetschius S, Sharma S. Gantayat N, et al. Gates Open Res. 2024 Nov 21;8:18. doi: 10.12688/gatesopenres.15189.2. eCollection 2024. Gates Open Res. 2024. PMID: 39319309 Free PMC article.
In Zambia, donor support to the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program, which previously funded non-governmental organizations as implementing partners, is increasingly being directed through government structures instead. ...Using pattern identification …
In Zambia, donor support to the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program, which previously funded non-governmental o …
Uptake and perceptions of voluntary medical male circumcision among HIV-negative men in serodiscordant relationships in Zambia (2012-2015).
Malama K, Allen S, Parker R, Inambao M, Sharkey T, Tichacek A, Wall KM, Kilembe W. Malama K, et al. PLoS One. 2024 Nov 8;19(11):e0309295. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309295. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 39514474 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a recommended HIV prevention strategy that few studies have promoted to HIV-negative men in serodiscordant relationships. ...A subset of 134 uncircumcised men responded to another survey assessing their intention to upta …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a recommended HIV prevention strategy that few studies have promoted to HIV-nega …
Gene expression of tight junctions in foreskin is not affected by HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Webb EL, Petkov S, Yun H, Else L, Lebina L, Serwanga J, Pillay AAP, Seiphetlo TB, Mugaba S, Namubiru P, Odoch G, Opoka D, Ssemata AS, Kaleebu P, Khoo S, Martinson N, Fox J, Gray CM, Herrera C, Chiodi F. Webb EL, et al. Front Immunol. 2024 Nov 6;15:1415475. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1415475. eCollection 2024. Front Immunol. 2024. PMID: 39569196 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Due to limitations in tissue collection, TJs in the male genital tract have been understudied. METHODS: We analysed the transcriptomics of 132 TJ genes in foreskin tissue of men requesting voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) and enrolled in the Combine …
Due to limitations in tissue collection, TJs in the male genital tract have been understudied. METHODS: We analysed the transcriptomi …
Costs and resource distribution of direct services for HIV in Uganda.
Ekirapa E, Jordan M, Nong T, Marton TE, Balidawa H, Ssempala R, Ssebagereka A, Kagaayi J, Nandakumar A, McBain RK. Ekirapa E, et al. BMJ Open. 2024 Oct 9;14(10):e082062. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082062. BMJ Open. 2024. PMID: 39384227 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We conducted TDABC to quantify costs, resource consumption and duration of service provision associated with antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, HIV counselling and testing (HCT), voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) an …
METHODS: We conducted TDABC to quantify costs, resource consumption and duration of service provision associated with antiretroviral therapy …
Combined interventions for the testing and treatment of HIV and schistosomiasis among fishermen in Malawi: a three-arm, cluster-randomised trial.
Choko AT, Dovel KL, Kayuni S, Conserve DF, Buttterworth A, Bustinduy AL, Stothard JR, Kamchedzera W, Mukoka-Thindwa M, Jafali J, MacPherson P, Fielding K, Desmond N, Corbett EL. Choko AT, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2024 Oct;12(10):e1673-e1683. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00283-3. Lancet Glob Health. 2024. PMID: 39304239 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of lakeside interventions integrating services for HIV and male genital schistosomiasis on the prevalence of schistosomiasis, uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV, and voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) amon …
We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of lakeside interventions integrating services for HIV and male genital schistosomiasis on the prev …
Early Infant Male Circumcision Decisions in Zambia: Demographic and Familial Influences.
Yudice KM, Rodriguez VJ, Jones DL, Mweemba O, Bowa K, Zulu R, Kamboyi R, Kaminsky CJ, Weiss SM. Yudice KM, et al. AIDS Behav. 2024 Oct;28(10):3543-3548. doi: 10.1007/s10461-024-04426-8. Epub 2024 Jul 23. AIDS Behav. 2024. PMID: 39039397 Free PMC article.
Public health initiatives in Zambia encourage the uptake of early infant male circumcision (EIMC) as an HIV prevention strategy. This study assessed EIMC parental decision-making during perinatal care in Lusaka, Zambia, focusing on the influence of sociodemographic …
Public health initiatives in Zambia encourage the uptake of early infant male circumcision (EIMC) as an HIV prevention strateg …
Impact of antimicrobials on penile HIV susceptibility and immunology in uncircumcised men: A randomized phase 1/2 clinical trial.
Galiwango RM, Okech B, Park DE, Buchanan L, Shao Z, Bagaya B, Mpendo J, Joag V, Yegorov S, Nanvubya A, Biribawa VM, Namatovu T, Kato C, Kawoozo B, Ssetaala A, Muwanga M, Aziz M, Pham T, Huibner S, Tobian AAR, Liu CM, Prodger JL, Kaul R. Galiwango RM, et al. Cell Rep Med. 2024 Sep 17;5(9):101705. doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101705. Epub 2024 Aug 29. Cell Rep Med. 2024. PMID: 39214083 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Deficits and opportunities, pivots and shifts for scaling-up voluntary medical male circumcision in Uganda: a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis study.
Byabagambi JB, Hollingsworth B, Limmer M. Byabagambi JB, et al. BMC Public Health. 2024 Aug 16;24(1):2232. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-19796-w. BMC Public Health. 2024. PMID: 39152417 Free PMC article.
Despite voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) being a cost-effective intervention for preventing HIV transmission, its scale-up has faced challenges. ...We concluded that several challenges, including myths and misconceptions, health system-related gaps, and un …
Despite voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) being a cost-effective intervention for preventing HIV transmission, its sc …
Awareness and openness to the use of PrEP among a nationally representative sample of South African adults.
Nkosi L, Mmem QD, Tsafa TN, Gwar JN, Agaku IT. Nkosi L, et al. Pan Afr Med J. 2024 Jul 9;48:95. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2024.48.95.34137. eCollection 2024. Pan Afr Med J. 2024. PMID: 39492852 Free PMC article.
Among males, openness was higher among those circumcised (75.6%) than uncircumcised (64.5%). CONCLUSION: planning for broad-scale implementation of PrEP within the South African context could build on knowledge gained from recent implementation and scale-up of relevant bio …
Among males, openness was higher among those circumcised (75.6%) than uncircumcised (64.5%). CONCLUSION: planning for broad-scale imp …
A sub-national HIV epidemic appraisal in Kenya: a new approach for identifying priority geographies, populations and programmes for optimizing coverage for HIV prevention.
Banadakoppa Manjappa R, Bhattacharjee P, Shaw SY, Gitonga J, Kioko J, Songok F, Emmanuel F, Arimi P, Musyoki H, Masha RL, Blanchard J. Banadakoppa Manjappa R, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024 Jul;27 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e26245. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26245. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024. PMID: 38982894 Free PMC article.
Analysis of routine programme monitoring data for 2021 was used to assess coverage gaps in HIV prevention programmes, including prevention of vertical transmission, anti-retroviral therapy, KP programmes, adolescent girls and young women programme, and voluntary male medic …
Analysis of routine programme monitoring data for 2021 was used to assess coverage gaps in HIV prevention programmes, including prevention o …
The path towards an HIV-free generation: engaging adolescent boys and young men (ABYM) in sub-Saharan Africa from lessons learned and future directions.
Makusha T, Gittings L. Makusha T, et al. AIDS Care. 2024 Jul;36(sup1):85-88. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2024.2307391. Epub 2024 Jan 24. AIDS Care. 2024. PMID: 38266490 Free article.
Establishing spaces with confidential, non-judgmental care offering testing, counselling, circumcision, and provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is essential, especially considering ABYM's unique clinic experiences. ...
Establishing spaces with confidential, non-judgmental care offering testing, counselling, circumcision, and provision of pre-exposure …
The prevalence and factors of willingness to accept circumcision among MSM in Maanshan City, China.
Zhang X, Li J, Tang G, Wang Z, Guo Q, Guo Q, Qin Q, Fan Y. Zhang X, et al. AIDS Care. 2024 Jun;36(6):752-761. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2023.2299664. Epub 2024 Jan 24. AIDS Care. 2024. PMID: 38266488 Free article.
To investigate the prevalence of male circumcision and the willingness to undergo male circumcision and influencing factors among MSM in Maanshan City, we conducted a cross-sectional study from June 2016 to December 2019. ...Therefore, publicity and ed …
To investigate the prevalence of male circumcision and the willingness to undergo male circumcision and influenc …
Experiences of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use among heterosexual men accessing sexual and reproductive health services in South Africa: a qualitative study.
Cholo FA, Dada S, Martin CE, Mullick S. Cholo FA, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024 May;27(5):e26249. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26249. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024. PMID: 38695102 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: South African men face a substantial burden of HIV and are less likely to test for HIV and initiate antiretroviral therapy if tested positive and more likely to die from AIDS-related causes than women. In addition to condoms and circumcision, guidelines provi …
INTRODUCTION: South African men face a substantial burden of HIV and are less likely to test for HIV and initiate antiretroviral therapy if …
Prevalence and risk factors of sexually transmitted infections in the setting of a generalized HIV epidemic-a population-based study, western Kenya.
Awuoche HC, Joseph RH, Magut F, Khagayi S, Odongo FS, Otieno M, Appolonia A, Odoyo-June E, Kwaro DO. Awuoche HC, et al. Int J STD AIDS. 2024 May;35(6):418-429. doi: 10.1177/09564624241226487. Epub 2024 Jan 19. Int J STD AIDS. 2024. PMID: 38240604 Free PMC article.
Mind-altering substance use and being circumcised were associated with STI among males. CONCLUSIONS: This study estimates STI prevalence in the setting of high HIV prevalence. Findings underscore the importance of: effective STI screening in HIV clinics and HIV testing and …
Mind-altering substance use and being circumcised were associated with STI among males. CONCLUSIONS: This study estimates STI prevale …
Trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Mozambique: implications for targeted interventions and public health strategies.
Ribeiro Banze Á, Muleia R, Nuvunga S, Boothe M, Semá Baltazar C. Ribeiro Banze Á, et al. BMC Public Health. 2024 Apr 27;24(1):1185. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18661-0. BMC Public Health. 2024. PMID: 38678173 Free PMC article.
Multivariable analysis showed that factors such as age, marital status, religion, sexual identity, circumcision, and the use of lubrication during anal sex are significantly associated with the risk of HIV infection. ...
Multivariable analysis showed that factors such as age, marital status, religion, sexual identity, circumcision, and the use of lubri …
Knowledge, Perception, and Practice of Safe Medical Circumcision on HIV Infection Risk Reduction among Undergraduate Students of a Public University in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Akugizibwe L, Benyumiza D, Nekesa C, Kumakech E, Kigongo E, Ashaba N, Kabunga A, Tumwesigye R. Akugizibwe L, et al. Biomed Res Int. 2024 Apr 9;2024:1534139. doi: 10.1155/2024/1534139. eCollection 2024. Biomed Res Int. 2024. PMID: 38633241 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: About 70% (25.6 million) of the global HIV/AIDS burden is from Sub-Saharan Africa. Safe male circumcision (SMC) is one of the measures that were adopted by the Ugandan government aimed at reducing the risk of HIV infection contraction, as recommended by …
BACKGROUND: About 70% (25.6 million) of the global HIV/AIDS burden is from Sub-Saharan Africa. Safe male circumcision (SMC) is …
Understanding effective post-test linkage strategies for HIV prevention and care: a scoping review.
Wamuti B, Jamil MS, Siegfried N, Ford N, Baggaley R, Johnson CC, Cherutich P. Wamuti B, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024 Apr;27(4):e26229. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26229. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024. PMID: 38604993 Free PMC article.
Only nine linkage to prevention studies were identified (n = 9/66, 14%)-involving pre-exposure prophylaxis, voluntary medical male circumcision, sexually transmitted infection and cervical cancer screening. Linkage to care studies (n = 57/66, 86%) focused on streaml …
Only nine linkage to prevention studies were identified (n = 9/66, 14%)-involving pre-exposure prophylaxis, voluntary medical male …
Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010-2023-A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Elsayed B, Elmarasi M, Madzime RJ, Mapahla L, ElBadway MMS, Chivese T. Elsayed B, et al. PLoS One. 2024 Mar 13;19(3):e0298387. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298387. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 38478528 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. ...Most of the priority countries need to do more to scale up medical male circumcision programs....
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge …
Voluntary medical male circumcision and educational gradient in relation to HIV infection among sexually active adult men in Eswatini: evidence from the national surveys in 2006-2007 and 2016.
Masango BZ, Ferrandiz-Mont D, Chiao C. Masango BZ, et al. Int Health. 2024 Mar 4;16(2):208-218. doi: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad070. Int Health. 2024. PMID: 37702181 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: To address knowledge gaps, this study examined social determinants, such as education attainment and HIV prevention, among sexually active men (SAM), with a focus on voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). METHODS: Two nationally representative surve …
BACKGROUND: To address knowledge gaps, this study examined social determinants, such as education attainment and HIV prevention, among sexua …
Effect of cryopreservation on CD4+ T cell subsets in foreskin tissue.
Almomani O, Nnamutete J, Shao Z, Biribawa VM, Ssemunywa H, Namuniina A, Okech B, Ulanova S, Zuanazzi D, Liu CM, Tobian AAR, Galiwango RM, Kaul R, Prodger JL. Almomani O, et al. PLoS One. 2024 Mar 1;19(3):e0297884. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297884. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 38427640 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces HIV acquisition by at least 60%, but the determinants of HIV susceptibility in foreskin tissues are incompletely understood. ...
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces HIV acquisition by at least 60%, but the determinants of HIV susceptibility …
Male circumcision uptake and misperceived norms about male circumcision: Cross-sectional, population-based study in rural Uganda.
Perkins JM, Kakuhikire B, Baguma C, Jeon S, Walker SF, Dongre R, Kyokunda V, Juliet M, Satinsky EN, Comfort AB, Siedner MJ, Ashaba S, Tsai AC. Perkins JM, et al. J Glob Health. 2023 Dec 20;13:04149. doi: 10.7189/jogh.13.04149. J Glob Health. 2023. PMID: 38112224 Free PMC article.
In a multivariable regression model, men who underestimated the prevalence of male circumcision were less likely to be circumcised themselves (adjusted relative risk (aRR) = 0.51; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.37-0.83). CONCLUSIONS: In this population-base …
In a multivariable regression model, men who underestimated the prevalence of male circumcision were less likely to be circ …
A potential transition from a concentrated to a generalized HIV epidemic: the case of Madagascar.
Alonso D, Vallès X. Alonso D, et al. Infect Dis Poverty. 2023 Dec 7;12(1):112. doi: 10.1186/s40249-023-01164-2. Infect Dis Poverty. 2023. PMID: 38057918 Free PMC article.
The late/slow introduction of HIV and circumcision, a widespread traditional practice in Madagascar, could have slowed down HIV propagation, but, given the key interplay between risky behaviors associated to young women and acute infections prevalence, mediated by transact …
The late/slow introduction of HIV and circumcision, a widespread traditional practice in Madagascar, could have slowed down HIV propa …
The Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Accessing Routine Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in South Africa.
Cox LA, Martin CE, Nongena P, Mvelase S, Kutywayo A, Mullick S. Cox LA, et al. J Adolesc Health. 2023 Dec;73(6S):S92-S100. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.08.017. J Adolesc Health. 2023. PMID: 37953015 Free article.
Those 25 years were less likely to discontinue early, as were those with a partner treated for a sexually transmitted infection in the preceding three months (AOR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.13-0.84) and those who had been circumcised (AOR: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.36-0.96). Those 18-20 years …
Those 25 years were less likely to discontinue early, as were those with a partner treated for a sexually transmitted infection in the prece …
Two strategies for partner notification and partner HIV self-testing reveal no evident predictors of male partner HIV testing in antenatal settings: A secondary analysis.
Kumwenda A, Weideman AMK, Graybill LA, Dinwiddie MK, Freeborn K, Lusaka MM, Lungu R, Mutale W, Rosenberg NE, Kasaro M, Mollan KR, Chi BH. Kumwenda A, et al. Int J STD AIDS. 2023 Dec;34(14):1004-1011. doi: 10.1177/09564624231188746. Epub 2023 Jul 12. Int J STD AIDS. 2023. PMID: 37436402 Free PMC article.
Associations between baseline factors and male partner testing were estimated using a probability difference. The outcome of interest was uptake of male partner HIV testing of any kind within 30 days of randomization. ...Among the 151 women in the control groups, no …
Associations between baseline factors and male partner testing were estimated using a probability difference. The outcome of interest …
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Acceptability of Medical Male Circumcision among Males in Traditionally Circumcising Rural Communities of Alfred Nzo District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Ntshiqa T, Musekiwa A, Manesen R, Mdose H, Ngoma N, Kuonza L, Dlamini T, Reddy C, Williams S. Ntshiqa T, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Nov 21;20(23):7091. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20237091. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023. PMID: 38063521 Free PMC article.
Male circumcision (MC) reduces HIV transmission risk by up to 60% in heterosexual men. However, uptake of medical male circumcision (MMC) is low in traditionally circumcising communities of South Africa. ...
Male circumcision (MC) reduces HIV transmission risk by up to 60% in heterosexual men. However, uptake of medical male …
Cost savings in male circumcision post-operative care using two-way text-based follow-up in rural and urban South Africa.
Su Y, Mukora R, Ndebele F, Pienaar J, Khumalo C, Xu X, Tweya H, Sardini M, Day S, Sherr K, Setswe G, Feldacker C. Su Y, et al. PLoS One. 2023 Nov 16;18(11):e0294449. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294449. eCollection 2023. PLoS One. 2023. PMID: 37972009 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) clients are required to attend multiple post-operative follow-up visits in South Africa. ...
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) clients are required to attend multiple post-operative follow-up visi …
A quantitative assessment of the consistency of projections from five mathematical models of the HIV epidemic in South Africa: a model comparison study.
Moolla H, Phillips A, Ten Brink D, Mudimu E, Stover J, Bansi-Matharu L, Martin-Hughes R, Wulan N, Cambiano V, Smith J, Bershteyn A, Meyer-Rath G, Jamieson L, Johnson LF. Moolla H, et al. BMC Public Health. 2023 Oct 27;23(1):2119. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16995-9. BMC Public Health. 2023. PMID: 37891514 Free PMC article.
METHODS: The five modelling groups produced estimates of the total population, HIV incidence, HIV prevalence, proportion of people living with HIV who are diagnosed, ART coverage, proportion of those on ART who are virally suppressed, AIDS-related deaths, total deaths, and the pr …
METHODS: The five modelling groups produced estimates of the total population, HIV incidence, HIV prevalence, proportion of people living wi …
Preferences for oral-fluid-based or blood-based HIV self-testing and provider-delivered testing: an observational study among different populations in Zimbabwe.
Mavhu W, Makamba M, Hatzold K, Maringwa G, Takaruza A, Mutseta M, Ncube G, Cowan FM, Sibanda EL. Mavhu W, et al. BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Oct 17;22(Suppl 1):973. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08624-y. BMC Infect Dis. 2023. PMID: 37848810 Free PMC article.
METHODS: At clinics providing HIV testing services to general populations (1 urban, 1 rural clinic), men seeking voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC, 1 clinic), and female sex workers (FSW, 1 clinic), clients had the option to test using OFBST, BBST or PDBBT. …
METHODS: At clinics providing HIV testing services to general populations (1 urban, 1 rural clinic), men seeking voluntary medical male …
Effectiveness of an intervention to increase uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision among men with sexually transmitted infections in Malawi: a preinterventional and postinterventional study.
Matoga MM, Kudowa E, Ndalama B, Bonongwe N, Mathiya E, Jere E, Kamtambe B, Chagomerana M, Chasela C, Jewett S, Hosseinipour MC. Matoga MM, et al. BMJ Open. 2023 Oct 3;13(10):e072855. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072855. BMJ Open. 2023. PMID: 37788927 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect a multistrategy demand-creation and linkage intervention on voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) uptake, time to VMMC and predictors of VMMC uptake among men with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). ...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect a multistrategy demand-creation and linkage intervention on voluntary medical male circumcision …
Costing of HIV services, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania.
McBain RK, Jordan M, Kapologwe NA, Kagaayi J, Kiracho EE, Nandakumar AK. McBain RK, et al. Bull World Health Organ. 2023 Oct 1;101(10):626-636. doi: 10.2471/BLT.22.289580. Epub 2023 Aug 22. Bull World Health Organ. 2023. PMID: 37772194 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We used time-driven activity-based costing to determine the resources consumed and costs of providing five HIV services in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania: antiretroviral therapy (ART); HIV testing and counselling; prevention of mother-to-child transmission; v …
METHODS: We used time-driven activity-based costing to determine the resources consumed and costs of providing five HIV services in Uganda a …
HIV Focused Sexual Risk-Reduction Interventions Targeting Adolescent Boys and Young Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
Kanyemba R, Govender K, Dzomba A, Mashamba TP, Mantell JE. Kanyemba R, et al. AIDS Behav. 2023 Oct;27(10):3356-3391. doi: 10.1007/s10461-023-04054-8. Epub 2023 Jul 5. AIDS Behav. 2023. PMID: 37405621 Free PMC article.
Positive effects were generally observed in condom use and on measures of HIV knowledge, attitudes and sexual behaviors as well as uptake of HIV tests and voluntary male circumcision. This review shows that sexual-risk interventions engaging men and boys in SSA are …
Positive effects were generally observed in condom use and on measures of HIV knowledge, attitudes and sexual behaviors as well as uptake of …
National Evaluation of HIV Service Resource Allocation in Tanzania.
McBain RK, Jordan M, Mann C, Ruhago GM, Lee B, Forsythe S, Stewart K, Brown J, Nandakumar A. McBain RK, et al. AIDS Behav. 2023 Oct;27(10):3498-3507. doi: 10.1007/s10461-023-04065-5. Epub 2023 May 5. AIDS Behav. 2023. PMID: 37145288 Free PMC article.
This national, cross-sectional analysis of 22 health facilities quantified costs and resources associated with 886 patients receiving care for five HIV services: antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, HIV testing and counseling, voluntary medical m …
This national, cross-sectional analysis of 22 health facilities quantified costs and resources associated with 886 patients receiving care f …
Implementing quality management strategies improves clinical quality as a voluntary medical male circumcision program in Namibia matures: a process analysis.
O'Bryan G, Ensminger A, Billah I, Sithole E, Nghatanga M, Brandt L, Shepard M, Aupokolo M, Mengistu AT, Forster N, Zemburuka B, Mutandi G, Barnhart S, O'Malley G, Feldacker C. O'Bryan G, et al. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023 Sep 29;23(1):1044. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-10016-6. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023. PMID: 37773121 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Surgical voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a safe procedure; however, maintaining quality standards at scale, particularly during scale-up, is a challenge making ongoing quality management (QM) efforts essential. ...
BACKGROUND: Surgical voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a safe procedure; however, maintaining quality standards at …
A randomized clinical trial of on-demand oral pre-exposure prophylaxis does not modulate lymphoid/myeloid HIV target cell density in the foreskin.
Rametse CL, Webb EL, Herrera C, Alinde B, Besethi A, Motaung B, Mbangiwa T, Leach L, Sebaa S, Pillay AAP, Seiphetlo TB, Malhangu B, Petkov S, Else L, Mugaba S, Namubiru P, Odoch G, Opoka D, Serwanga J, Ssemata AS, Kaleebu P, Khoo S, Lebina L, Martinson N, Chiodi F, Fox J, Gray CM; CHAPS consortium. Rametse CL, et al. AIDS. 2023 Sep 1;37(11):1651-1659. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003619. Epub 2023 Jun 6. AIDS. 2023. PMID: 37289572 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVES: As topical pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to cause immune modulation in rectal or cervical tissue, our aim was to examine the impact of oral PrEP on lymphoid and myeloid changes in the foreskin in response to dosing and timing of drug administration. D …
OBJECTIVES: As topical pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to cause immune modulation in rectal or cervical tissue, our aim was t …
EFdA efficiently suppresses HIV replication in the male genital tract and prevents penile HIV acquisition.
Kovarova M, Wessel SE, Johnson CE, Anderson SV, Cottrell ML, Sykes C, Cohen MS, Garcia JV. Kovarova M, et al. mBio. 2023 Aug 31;14(4):e0222422. doi: 10.1128/mbio.02224-22. Epub 2023 Jun 12. mBio. 2023. PMID: 37306625 Free PMC article.
Low adherence to condom usage and the fact that 40% of circumcised men are not protected indicate the need for additional prevention strategies. ...However, direct evaluation of HIV infection throughout the human male genital tract (MGT) is not possible. Here, we de …
Low adherence to condom usage and the fact that 40% of circumcised men are not protected indicate the need for additional prevention …
Increasing early infant male circumcision uptake in Zambia: Like father like son.
Weiss SM, Rodriguez VJ, Cook RR, Bowa K, Zulu R, Mweemba O, Kamboyi R, Castro J, Dunleavy VO, Alcaide ML, Jones DL. Weiss SM, et al. PLoS One. 2023 Aug 10;18(8):e0289819. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289819. eCollection 2023. PLoS One. 2023. PMID: 37561707 Free PMC article.
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an effective strategy for HIV prevention in areas with high prevalence of, and risk for, HIV. More than 361,000 male neonates are born each year in Zambia, many of whom could be eligible for Early-Infant Medical …
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an effective strategy for HIV prevention in areas with high prevalence of, and r …
Community- and individual-level correlates of HIV incidence in HPTN 071 (PopART).
Skalland T, Ayles H, Bock P, Bwalya J, Shanaube K, Kasese N, Dupré M, Kosloff B, Floyd S, Wilson E, Moore A, Eshleman S, Fidler S, Hayes R, Donnell D; HPTN 071 (PopART) Study Team. Skalland T, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2023 Aug;26(8):e26155. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26155. J Int AIDS Soc. 2023. PMID: 37643290 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
At the individual level; socio-economic status, AUDIT score, medical male circumcision and certain sexual behaviours were associated with HIV risk. CONCLUSIONS: Using data from the PopART randomized trial, we found several associations of HIV incidence with communit …
At the individual level; socio-economic status, AUDIT score, medical male circumcision and certain sexual behaviours were asso …
Use of unsupervised machine learning to characterise HIV predictors in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mutai CK, McSharry PE, Ngaruye I, Musabanganji E. Mutai CK, et al. BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Jul 19;23(1):482. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08467-7. BMC Infect Dis. 2023. PMID: 37468851 Free PMC article.
METHOD: We used an agglomerative hierarchical, unsupervised machine learning, approach for clustering to analyse data for 146,733 male and 155,622 female respondents from 13 sub-Saharan African countries with 20 and 26 features, respectively, using Population-based HIV Imp …
METHOD: We used an agglomerative hierarchical, unsupervised machine learning, approach for clustering to analyse data for 146,733 male …
What will it take for an injectable ARV to change the face of the HIV epidemic in high-prevalence countries? Considerations regarding drug costs and operations.
Meyer-Rath G, Jamieson L, Pillay Y. Meyer-Rath G, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2023 Jul;26 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e26106. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26106. J Int AIDS Soc. 2023. PMID: 37439062 Free PMC article. Review.
INTRODUCTION: The proven effectiveness of injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is higher than that of any other HIV prevention intervention ever trialled or implemented, surpassing medical male circumcision, condoms and combination antiretroviral treatment. Based on our …
INTRODUCTION: The proven effectiveness of injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is higher than that of any other HIV prevention intervention ever …
Preventing HIV Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men Through PEPFAR-Supported Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 15 Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2018-2021.
Peck ME, Ong K, Lucas T, Thomas AG, Wandira R, Ntwaaga B, Mkhontfo M, Zegeye T, Yohannes F, Mulatu D, Gultie T, Juma AW, Odoyo-June E, Maida A, Msungama W, Canda M, Mutandi G, Zemburuka BLT, Kankindi I, Vranken P, Maphothi N, Loykissoonlal D, Bunga S, Grund JM, Kazaura KJ, Kabuye G, Chituwo O, Muyunda B, Kamboyi R, Lingenda G, Mandisarisa J, Peterson A, Malaba R, Xaba S, Moyo T, Toledo C. Peck ME, et al. AIDS Educ Prev. 2023 Jul;35:67-81. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.suppA.67. AIDS Educ Prev. 2023. PMID: 37406146 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention intervention that has predominantly targeted adolescent and young men, aged 10-24 years. ...Similarly, in 2021 at the site level, 68.1% of VMMC sites conducted the majority of circumcisions among …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention intervention that has predominantly targeted adolescent and yo …
Strengthening the HIV prevention cascade to maximise epidemiological impact in eastern Zimbabwe: a modelling study.
Pickles M, Gregson S, Moorhouse L, Dadirai T, Dzamatira F, Mandizvidza P, Maswera R, Museka T, Schaefer R, Skovdal M, Thomas R, Tsenesa B, Mugurungi O, Nyamukapa C, Hallett TB. Pickles M, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Jul;11(7):e1105-e1113. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00206-1. Lancet Glob Health. 2023. PMID: 37349036 Free article.
HIV prevention cascade estimates from this cohort were used as probabilities for indicators in the model representing an individual's motivation, access, and capacity to effectively use pre-exposure prophylaxis, voluntary male medical circumcision, and condoms. We e …
HIV prevention cascade estimates from this cohort were used as probabilities for indicators in the model representing an individual's motiva …
Dose finding study for on-demand HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis for insertive sex in sub-Saharan Africa: results from the CHAPS open label randomised controlled trial.
Herrera C, Serwanga J, Else L, Limakatso L, Opoka D, Ssemata AS, Pillay AD, Namubiru P, Seiphetlo TB, Odoch G, Mugaba S, Seatlholo P, Alieu A, Penchala SD, Muhumuza R, Alinde B, Petkov S, O'Hagan K, Callebaut C, Seeley J, Weiss H, Khoo S, Chiodi F, Gray CM, Kaleebu P, Webb EL, Martinson N, Fox J; CHAPS. Herrera C, et al. EBioMedicine. 2023 Jul;93:104648. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104648. Epub 2023 Jun 14. EBioMedicine. 2023. PMID: 37327677 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
METHODS: HIV-negative males 13-24 years, requesting voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), were enrolled into an open-label randomised controlled trial (NCT03986970), and randomised 1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1 to control arm or one of eight arms receiving emtricitabine-t …
METHODS: HIV-negative males 13-24 years, requesting voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), were enrolled into an open-lab …
Barriers and Facilitators to, and Experience of, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Sun Y, He L, Gao Y, Fitzpatrick T, Zhang W, Yang L, Fu L, Luo S, Zou H. Sun Y, et al. Arch Sex Behav. 2023 Jul;52(5):2065-2081. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02634-2. Epub 2023 Jun 9. Arch Sex Behav. 2023. PMID: 37296334 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) may be incorporated into HIV prevention services for men who have sex with men (MSM). ...A total of 457 MSM completed the pre-VMMC survey, 115 circumcised MSM completed post-VMMC surveys, and 30 MSM completed an inte …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) may be incorporated into HIV prevention services for men who have sex with men (MSM …
An Evaluation of Local Implementing Partner Performance During the First 2 Years of the USAID/PEPFAR Transition.
White LA, Avery L, Bonanno L, Knight C, Irwin C, Hoeflich K, Kaliel D, Hijazi M, Raulfs-Wang EC. White LA, et al. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2023 Jun 21;11(3):e2200337. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-22-00337. Print 2023 Jun 21. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2023. PMID: 37348934 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Globally, local partners met a lower proportion of their treatment targets than international partners and did not meet targets for pre-exposure prophylaxis or voluntary medical male circumcision in FY2020. However, local partners exceeded targets in progra …
RESULTS: Globally, local partners met a lower proportion of their treatment targets than international partners and did not meet targets for …
Infectious Disease Modelling of HIV Prevention Interventions: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Compartmental Models.
Giddings R, Indravudh P, Medley GF, Bozzani F, Gafos M, Malhotra S, Terris-Prestholt F, Torres-Rueda S, Quaife M. Giddings R, et al. Pharmacoeconomics. 2023 Jun;41(6):693-707. doi: 10.1007/s40273-023-01260-z. Epub 2023 Mar 29. Pharmacoeconomics. 2023. PMID: 36988896 Free PMC article.
Included studies were identified using permutations of (i) HIV, (ii) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), circumcision (both voluntary male circumcision [VMMC] and early-infant male circumcision [EIMC]), and vaccination, and (iii) modelling. ...The …
Included studies were identified using permutations of (i) HIV, (ii) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), circumcision (both voluntary …
Zambian Parents' Perspectives on Early-Infant Versus Early-Adolescent Male Circumcision.
Rodriguez VJ, Weiss SM, Hernández L, Bowa K, Zulu R, Jones DL. Rodriguez VJ, et al. AIDS Behav. 2023 Jun;27(6):1800-1806. doi: 10.1007/s10461-022-03912-1. Epub 2023 Jan 24. AIDS Behav. 2023. PMID: 36692607 Free PMC article.
Most parents, 89% and 83%, planned to have their newborn or adolescent sons circumcised, respectively, and 70% and 57% had plans for EIMC and EAMC, respectively. Most (91% for infants and 86% for adolescents) reported they were considering the pros and cons of circumcis …
Most parents, 89% and 83%, planned to have their newborn or adolescent sons circumcised, respectively, and 70% and 57% had plans for …
Factors Beyond Compensation Associated with Uptake of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Zambia.
Ong KS, Laube C, Mohan D, Iverson L, Kaonga A, Chituwo O, Kamboyi R, Kabila M, Toledo C. Ong KS, et al. AIDS Behav. 2023 Jun;27(6):1836-1848. doi: 10.1007/s10461-022-03915-y. Epub 2022 Nov 11. AIDS Behav. 2023. PMID: 36357807 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) provides partial protection against female-to-male transmission of HIV. The Maximizing the Impact of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Zambia (MAXZAM) project was a phased implementation of a deman …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) provides partial protection against female-to-male transmission of HIV. The …
Traditional male circumcision and the risk for HIV transmission among men: a systematic review.
Asa GA, Fauk NK, Ward PR. Asa GA, et al. BMJ Open. 2023 May 19;13(5):e072118. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072118. BMJ Open. 2023. PMID: 37208134 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: To synthesise evidence to determine whether, in contrast to medical male circumcision, traditional male circumcision (TMC) practices may contribute to HIV transmission and what the impacts of TMC are on the initiates, their families and soc …
OBJECTIVES: To synthesise evidence to determine whether, in contrast to medical male circumcision, traditional male …
Facilitators and barriers to voluntary medical male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy in Kavango East, Namibia.
Ashipala DO, Nhokwara TB, Joel MH. Ashipala DO, et al. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2023 May 10;65(1):e1-e9. doi: 10.4102/safp.v65i1.5684. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2023. PMID: 37265134 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a strategy used to try to limit new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, as it has the potential to reduce HIV and/or AIDS transmission from women to men by up to 60%. However, in spite of efforts b …
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a strategy used to try to limit new human immunodeficiency virus (HI …
Costs and Cost-Effectiveness of Biomedical, Non-Surgical HIV Prevention Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review.
Bozzani FM, Terris-Prestholt F, Quaife M, Gafos M, Indravudh PP, Giddings R, Medley GF, Malhotra S, Torres-Rueda S. Bozzani FM, et al. Pharmacoeconomics. 2023 May;41(5):467-480. doi: 10.1007/s40273-022-01223-w. Epub 2022 Dec 19. Pharmacoeconomics. 2023. PMID: 36529838 Free PMC article.
Those reporting on behavioural methods of prevention, condoms and surgical approaches (voluntary medical male circumcision) were excluded. The quality of reporting of the included studies was assessed using published checklists. ...
Those reporting on behavioural methods of prevention, condoms and surgical approaches (voluntary medical male circumcision) we …
A review of public health, social and ethical implications of voluntary medical male circumcision programs for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa.
Luseno WK, Rennie S, Gilbertson A. Luseno WK, et al. Int J Impot Res. 2023 May;35(3):269-278. doi: 10.1038/s41443-021-00484-x. Epub 2021 Oct 26. Int J Impot Res. 2023. PMID: 34702986 Free PMC article. Review.
The intended benefit of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs in eastern and southern Africa (ESA) is the reduction of HIV infections. ...
The intended benefit of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs in eastern and southern Africa (ESA) is the reduct …
Uptake of medical male circumcision with household-based testing, and the association of traditional male circumcision and HIV infection.
Zewdie K, Pickles M, Floyd S, Fidler S, Ayles H, Bock P, Hoddinott G, Mandla N, Shanaube K, Simwinga M, Fraser C, Seeley J, Piwowar-Manning E, Hayes R, Donnell D. Zewdie K, et al. AIDS. 2023 Apr 1;37(5):795-802. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003463. Epub 2023 Feb 3. AIDS. 2023. PMID: 36727597 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an important component of combination HIV prevention. Inclusion of traditionally circumcised HIV negative men in VMMC uptake campaigns may be important if traditional male circumcision is …
OBJECTIVES: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an important component of combination HIV prevention. Inclusion of t …
Exploring culturally-preferred communication approaches for increased uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services in rural Malawi.
Mphepo KYG, Muula AS, Suzi J, Phuka F, Mfutso-Bengo J. Mphepo KYG, et al. BMC Public Health. 2023 Mar 29;23(1):590. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15363-x. BMC Public Health. 2023. PMID: 36991391 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: In 2007 WHO and UNAIDS recommended communication interventions as a key strategy for creating demand for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Southern Africa. In Malawi, VMMC communication interventions, implemented by health communication agenc …
BACKGROUND: In 2007 WHO and UNAIDS recommended communication interventions as a key strategy for creating demand for Voluntary Medical Ma …
Modelling the impact of combining HIV prevention interventions on HIV dynamics in fishing communities in Uganda.
Kremer C, Kamali A, Kuteesa M, Seeley J, Hens N, Nsubuga RN. Kremer C, et al. BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Mar 22;23(1):173. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08113-2. BMC Infect Dis. 2023. PMID: 36949387 Free PMC article.
A potential combination achieving this 87% reduction in incidence over 15 years in Ugandan FCs included condom use in about 60% of sexual acts, 23% of susceptible men circumcised, 87% of people living with HIV aware of their status, 75% of those on ART, and about 3% of sus …
A potential combination achieving this 87% reduction in incidence over 15 years in Ugandan FCs included condom use in about 60% of sexual ac …
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions for HIV Prevention - 13 Countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, 2017-2021.
Peck ME, Ong KS, Lucas T, Harvey P, Lekone P, Letebele M, Thomas VT, Maziya V, Mkhontfo M, Gultie T, Mulatu D, Shimelis M, Zegeye T, Juma AW, Odoyo-June E, Musingila PK, Njenga J, Auld A, Kapito M, Maida A, Msungama W, Canda M, Come J, Malimane I, Aupokolo M, Zemburuka B, Kankindi I, Malamba S, Remera E, Tubane E, Machava R, Maphothi N, Vranken P, Amuri M, Kazaura KJ, Simbeye D, Alamo S, Kabuye G, Chituwo O, Kamboyi R, Masiye J, Mandisarisa J, Xaba S, Toledo C. Peck ME, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2023 Mar 10;72(10):256-260. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7210a2. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2023. PMID: 36893046 Free PMC article.
In 2007, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) was endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS after it was found to be associated with approximately a 60% reduction in the risk for female-to-male tr …
In 2007, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) was endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United N …
Applying mathematical modelling to estimate the impact of COVID-19-related VMMC service disruptions on new HIV infections in Zimbabwe.
Chagoma N, Kanyenda T, Pindiwe B, Nyika H, Nyazema L, Stover J, Resar D, Shoko N, Jenkins S, Katanda Y, Xaba S, Mugurungi O. Chagoma N, et al. BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Feb 23;23(1):113. doi: 10.1186/s12879-023-08081-7. BMC Infect Dis. 2023. PMID: 36823550 Free PMC article.
In this period, the Ministry of Health and Childcare strategically prioritized delivery of services leading to partial and full suspension of services considered non-essential, including HIV prevention. As a result, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) service …
In this period, the Ministry of Health and Childcare strategically prioritized delivery of services leading to partial and full suspension o …
Knowledge, attitudes and acceptance of voluntary medical male circumcision among males attending high school in Shiselweni region, Eswatini: a cross sectional study.
Shezi MH, Tlou B, Naidoo S. Shezi MH, et al. BMC Public Health. 2023 Feb 16;23(1):349. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15228-3. BMC Public Health. 2023. PMID: 36797696 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Amongst the 407 high school-going males, 48.98% (n = 201) reported being circumcised. The majority of the adolescents (75.74%; n = 306) were knowledgeable about voluntary medical male circumcision. ...Neither knowledge nor attitude were associated wi …
RESULTS: Amongst the 407 high school-going males, 48.98% (n = 201) reported being circumcised. The majority of the adolescents (75.74 …
Geosocial networking mobile applications use and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men in Southern China: A cross-sectional study.
Guo Z, Feng A, Zhou Y, Gao Y, Sun Y, Chen Y, Zhou X, Zou H. Guo Z, et al. Front Public Health. 2023 Feb 8;11:1063993. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1063993. eCollection 2023. Front Public Health. 2023. PMID: 36844866 Free PMC article.
Compared with non-app users, app users were more likely to have an education level of college and above [adjusted OR (AOR) 3.36, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.65-7.03], have regular sex partners (2.40, 1.16-5.19), have two or more casual sex partners (2-5: 2.90, 1.21-6.90; 6: 13 …
Compared with non-app users, app users were more likely to have an education level of college and above [adjusted OR (AOR) 3.36, 95% confide …
Strategies to increase uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision among men aged 25-39 years in Nyanza Region, Kenya: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial (the TASCO study).
Grund JM, Onchiri F, Mboya E, Ussery F, Musingila P, Ohaga S, Odoyo-June E, Bock N, Ayieko B, Agot K. Grund JM, et al. PLoS One. 2023 Feb 3;18(2):e0276593. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276593. eCollection 2023. PLoS One. 2023. PMID: 36735665 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention began in Nyanza Region, Kenya in 2008. By 2014, approximately 800,000 VMMCs had been conducted, and 84.9% were among males aged 15-24 years. ...
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention began in Nyanza Region, Kenya in 2008. By 2014, ap …
Cost-effectiveness of voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention across sub-Saharan Africa: results from five independent models.
Bansi-Matharu L, Mudimu E, Martin-Hughes R, Hamilton M, Johnson L, Ten Brink D, Stover J, Meyer-Rath G, Kelly SL, Jamieson L, Cambiano V, Jahn A, Cowan FM, Mangenah C, Mavhu W, Chidarikire T, Toledo C, Revill P, Sundaram M, Hatzold K, Yansaneh A, Apollo T, Kalua T, Mugurungi O, Kiggundu V, Zhang S, Nyirenda R, Phillips A, Kripke K, Bershteyn A. Bansi-Matharu L, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Feb;11(2):e244-e255. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00515-0. Epub 2022 Dec 20. Lancet Glob Health. 2023. PMID: 36563699 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been a recommended HIV prevention strategy in sub-Saharan Africa since 2007, particularly in countries with high HIV prevalence. ...
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been a recommended HIV prevention strategy in sub-Saharan Africa si …
Missed opportunity: low uptake of VMMC among men attending the OPD of a public health facility offering free VMMC services in Uganda.
Kiyai RN, Ejalu DL, Kimuli D. Kiyai RN, et al. BMC Public Health. 2023 Jan 18;23(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15056-5. BMC Public Health. 2023. PMID: 36653836 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Studies in various countries including Uganda and Kenya have shown a much lower incidence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among men that underwent voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) compared to uncircumcised men. Wakiso district, the di …
BACKGROUND: Studies in various countries including Uganda and Kenya have shown a much lower incidence of the human immunodeficiency virus (H …
Circumcision as conquest: Masculinity in Eswatini's voluntary medical male circumcision campaign materials.
Rudrum S. Rudrum S. Glob Public Health. 2023 Jan;18(1):2208202. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2023.2208202. Glob Public Health. 2023. PMID: 37156227 Free article.
As a public health intervention related to sexual transmission and involving genital surgery, male circumcision for HIV prevention necessarily relates to understandings of sexuality and gender, a relationship which public health campaign materials have shaped in var …
As a public health intervention related to sexual transmission and involving genital surgery, male circumcision for HIV preven …
"Our [Yao people's] circumcision is of the 'brain' not of the 'penis'": factors behind the resistance to voluntary medical male circumcision among Yao people of Mangochi in Southern Malawi.
Mphepo KY, Muula AS, Sadalaki JR, Phuka F, Mfutso-Bengo J. Mphepo KY, et al. Malawi Med J. 2022 Dec;34(4):281-286. doi: 10.4314/mmj.v34i4.9. Malawi Med J. 2022. PMID: 38125772 Free PMC article.
AIM: Malawi officially launched Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) in 2012 after the 2007 joint WHO /UNAIDS recommendation that VMMC be a key HIV prevention strategy for Sub-Sahara African region. ...While randomized trials demonstrated that male c …
AIM: Malawi officially launched Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) in 2012 after the 2007 joint WHO /UNAIDS recommenda …
Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention, Sub-Saharan Africa, 2020.
Peck ME, Ong KS, Lucas T, Prainito A, Thomas AG, Brun A, Kiggundu V, Yansaneh A, Busang L, Kgongwana K, Kelaphile D, Seipone K, Letebele MH, Makadzange PF, Marwiro A, Sesinyi M, Lapidos T, Lukhele N, Maziya V, Mkhontfo M, Gultie T, Mulatu D, Shimelis M, Zegeye T, Teka T, Bulterys M, Njenga JN, Odoyo-June E, Juma AW, Soo L, Talam N, Brown M, Chakare T, Nonyana N, Khoabane MA, Auld AF, Maida A, Msungama W, Kapito M, Nyirenda R, Matchere F, Odek J, Canda M, Malimane I, Come J, Gaspar N, Langa A, Aupokolo MA, Vejorerako KC, Kahindi L, Mali D, Zegeye A, Mangoya D, Zemburuka BL, Bamwesigye J, Kankindi I, Kayirangwa E, Malamba SS, Roels T, Kayonde L, Zimulinda E, Ndengo E, Nsanzimana S, Remera E, Rwibasira GN, Sangwayire B, Semakula M, Rugira E, Rugwizangoga E, Tubane E, Yoboka E, Lawrence J, Loykissoonlal D, Maphothi N, Achut V, Bunga S, Moi M, Amuri M, Kazaura K, Simbeye D, Fida N, Kayange AA, Seleman M, Akao J, Alamo ST, Kabuye G, Kyobutungi S, Makumbi FE, Mudiope P, Nantez B, Chituwo O, Godfrey L, Muyunda B, Kamboyi R, Masiye J, Lifuka E, Mandisarisa J, Mhangara M, Xaba S, Toledo C. Peck ME, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Dec;28(13):S262-S269. doi: 10.3201/eid2813.212455. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022. PMID: 36502454 Free PMC article. Review.
Beginning in March 2020, to reduce COVID-19 transmission, the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supporting voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services was delayed in 15 sub-Saharan African countries. We reviewed performance indicators to compare …
Beginning in March 2020, to reduce COVID-19 transmission, the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supporting voluntary medical …
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision to Reduce HIV Acquisition and Transmission.
Vermund SH. Vermund SH. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):471-473. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00631-z. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36478080 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This commentary introduces the special Global Health Section on the state of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs and current knowledge as to role of VMMC prevention of HIV infection acquisition in men and, indirectly, women. ...Glo …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This commentary introduces the special Global Health Section on the state of voluntary medical male circumcisio …
Understanding the Evolving Role of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision as a Public Health Strategy in Eastern and Southern Africa: Opportunities and Challenges.
Bershteyn A, Mudimu E, Platais I, Mwalili S, Zulu JE, Mwanza WN, Kripke K. Bershteyn A, et al. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):526-536. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00639-5. Epub 2022 Dec 2. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36459306 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) has been a cornerstone of HIV prevention in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and is credited in part for declines in HIV incidence seen in recent years. ...
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) has been a cornerstone of HIV prevention in Eastern and Southern …
Defining the Global Research and Programmatic Agenda and Priority Actions for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention.
Peck ME, Lucas T, Ong KS, Grund JM, Davis S, Yansaneh A, Kiggundu VL, Thomas AG, Curran K, Laube C, Sundaram M, Ameyan W, Zembe L, Toledo C. Peck ME, et al. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):537-547. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00640-y. Epub 2022 Nov 11. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36367637 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Since 2007, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs have been associated with substantially reduced HIV incidence across 15 prioritized countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. ...RECENT FINDINGS: Overall, key programmatic and researc …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Since 2007, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs have been associated with substantially red …
The Effects of Medical Male Circumcision on Female Partners' Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Mehta SD. Mehta SD. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):501-507. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00638-6. Epub 2022 Nov 11. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36367636 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of HIV acquisition by 60% among heterosexual men, provides protection against certain sexually transmitted infections (STI), and leads to penile microbiome composition changes associated …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of HIV acquisition by 60% among heterosexual me …
Consolidated Overview of Notifiable Adverse Events in the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief's Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Program Through 2020.
Lucas T, Cooney C, Prainito A, Godfrey C, Kiggundu V, Thomas AG, Ridzon R, Toledo C. Lucas T, et al. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):508-515. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00636-8. Epub 2022 Nov 8. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36348185 Free PMC article. Review.
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) supported more than 25 million voluntary medical male circumcisions (VMMC) as part of the combined HIV prevention strategy in 15 African countries. ...RECENT FINDINGS: Fourteen countries reported 446 clients with n …
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) supported more than 25 million voluntary medical male circumcisions (VMMC) …
How Does Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Reduce HIV Risk?
Prodger JL, Galiwango RM, Tobian AAR, Park D, Liu CM, Kaul R. Prodger JL, et al. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022 Dec;19(6):484-490. doi: 10.1007/s11904-022-00634-w. Epub 2022 Oct 29. Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2022. PMID: 36308579 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a surgical procedure that reduces HIV acquisition risk by almost two-thirds. ...Inflammation can be caused by sexually transmitted infections, but is more commonly induced by specific anaerobic compone …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a surgical procedure that reduces HIV acquisition risk by alm …
Spatial disparities of HIV prevalence in South Africa. Do sociodemographic, behavioral, and biological factors explain this spatial variability?
Ugwu CLJ, Ncayiyana JR. Ugwu CLJ, et al. Front Public Health. 2022 Nov 11;10:994277. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.994277. eCollection 2022. Front Public Health. 2022. PMID: 36438270 Free PMC article.
Surprisingly, the odds of HIV infection among men residing in rural areas were 1.60 times higher (AOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.12, 2.29) as compared to those in urban areas. But men who were circumcised had lower odds of HIV (AOR 0.73, 95% CI 0.52, 0.98), while those who had STI in …
Surprisingly, the odds of HIV infection among men residing in rural areas were 1.60 times higher (AOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.12, 2.29) as compared t …
Working toward sustainability: Transitioning HIV programs from a USA-based organization to a local partner in Zimbabwe.
Vu M, Holec M, Levine R, Makunike-Chikwinya B, Mukamba J, Barnhart S, Wiktor S, Weiner B, Feldacker C. Vu M, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Nov 10;17(11):e0276849. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276849. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 36355839 Free PMC article.
This qualitative study examines the transition of Zimbabwe's voluntary medical male circumcision and HIV care and treatment services from management by a USA-based organization, the International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), to management under …
This qualitative study examines the transition of Zimbabwe's voluntary medical male circumcision and HIV care and treatment se …
Maximizing the Impact of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention in Zambia by Targeting High-Risk Men: A Pre/Post Program Evaluation.
Lukobo-Durrell M, Aladesanmi L, Suraratdecha C, Laube C, Grund J, Mohan D, Kabila M, Kaira F, Habel M, Hines JZ, Mtonga H, Chituwo O, Conkling M, Chipimo PJ, Kachimba J, Toledo C. Lukobo-Durrell M, et al. AIDS Behav. 2022 Nov;26(11):3597-3606. doi: 10.1007/s10461-022-03767-6. Epub 2022 Jul 28. AIDS Behav. 2022. PMID: 35900708 Free PMC article.
A well-documented barrier to voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is financial loss due to the missed opportunity to work while undergoing and recovering from VMMC. ...In Phase 2, financial compensation of ZMW 200 (~ US$17) was added. The proportion of men und …
A well-documented barrier to voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is financial loss due to the missed opportunity to wor …
Evaluation of factors associated with medical male circumcision in South Africa: A case-control study.
Okhue SO, Mash RJ. Okhue SO, et al. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2022 Oct 31;14(1):e1-e9. doi: 10.4102/phcfm.v14i1.3500. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2022. PMID: 36331198 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends medical male circumcision (MMC) to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). More research is needed in South Africa on factors influencing the uptake of MMC. ...
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends medical male circumcision (MMC) to prevent human immunodeficiency virus ( …
HIV testing uptake and determinants among adolescents and young people in Burundi: a cross-sectional analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey 2016-2017.
Nshimirimana C, Vuylsteke B, Smekens T, Benova L. Nshimirimana C, et al. BMJ Open. 2022 Oct 13;12(10):e064052. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064052. BMJ Open. 2022. PMID: 36229150 Free PMC article.
Higher educational level (aOR: 1.40, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.76) was significantly associated with HIV testing uptake among women. Male circumcision status, condom use, number of sex partners, history of STIs were not associated with HIV testing among the subset that repor …
Higher educational level (aOR: 1.40, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.76) was significantly associated with HIV testing uptake among women. Male c …
Modelling cervical cancer elimination using single-visit screening and treatment strategies in the context of high HIV prevalence: estimates for KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Rao DW, Bayer CJ, Liu G, Chikandiwa A, Sharma M, Hathaway CL, Tan N, Mugo N, Barnabas RV. Rao DW, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2022 Oct;25(10):e26021. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26021. J Int AIDS Soc. 2022. PMID: 36225139 Free PMC article.
In all scenarios, HIV antiretroviral therapy, condom use and voluntary male medical circumcision continue at baseline levels. We simulated cancer incidence under each scenario from 2020 to 2120 using the 25 best-fitting parameter sets. ...
In all scenarios, HIV antiretroviral therapy, condom use and voluntary male medical circumcision continue at baseline levels. …
Status of the HIV epidemic in Manicaland, east Zimbabwe prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rao A, Moorhouse L, Maswera R, Dadirai T, Mandizvidza P, Nyamukapa C, Nayagam S, Gregson S. Rao A, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Sep 23;17(9):e0273776. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273776. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 36149912 Free PMC article.
Behavioural determinants associated with increased odds of HIV were a higher number of regular sexual partners (lifetime), non-regular sexual partners (lifetime) and condom use in both sexes, and early sexual debut and concomitant STIs in females; medical circumcision was …
Behavioural determinants associated with increased odds of HIV were a higher number of regular sexual partners (lifetime), non-regular sexua …
Voluntary medical male circumcision in selected provinces in South Africa: Outcomes from a programmatic setting.
Moyo K, Igaba N, Wose Kinge C, Chasela C, Phohole M, Grove S, Makura C, Mudau L, Taljaard D, Rech D, Ramkissoon A, Searle C, Majuba P, Sanne I. Moyo K, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Sep 23;17(9):e0270545. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270545. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 36149904 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains an effective biomedical intervention for HIV prevention in high HIV prevalence countries. ...Adolescent men contributed the most to the circumcised population, an indication that the young popul …
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains an effective biomedical intervention for HIV prevention in hi …
Opinions on integrating couple counselling and female sexual reproductive health services into Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision services in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Maseko B, Bula A, Sasse S, Thom A, Tsidya M, Tang J, Hosseinipour MC. Maseko B, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Sep 9;17(9):e0273627. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273627. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 36083991 Free PMC article.
A potential site for male-female service integration could be Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) centers. ...Most VMMC clients, peers and providers felt that integration of services would promote male involvement and increase men's knowledge in …
A potential site for male-female service integration could be Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) centers. ...Mo …
Vaginal and Penile Microbiome Associations With Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Women and Their Male Sex Partners.
Mehta SD, Nandi D, Agingu W, Green SJ, Bhaumik DK, Bailey RC, Otieno F. Mehta SD, et al. J Infect Dis. 2022 Sep 4;226(4):644-654. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa529. J Infect Dis. 2022. PMID: 32822500 Free PMC article.
Among men (median age, 26 years), 11.8% had HIV, and 55.0% circumcised. In an analysis with adjustment for sociodemographics and Bacterial vaginosis, enrichment of vaginal Gardnerella vaginalis and Lactobacillus iners was associated with increased likelihood of HSV-2 in bo …
Among men (median age, 26 years), 11.8% had HIV, and 55.0% circumcised. In an analysis with adjustment for sociodemographics and Bact …
Infant Circumcision for Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk Reduction Globally.
Morris BJ, Moreton S, Krieger JN, Klausner JD. Morris BJ, et al. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2022 Aug 30;10(4):e2100811. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-21-00811. Print 2022 Aug 30. Glob Health Sci Pract. 2022. PMID: 36041835 Free PMC article.
Population-based studies in high-income countries have failed to find that male circumcision protects against sexually transmitted infections. Using evidence from several sources, we show that male circumcision does protect against HIV during insertive …
Population-based studies in high-income countries have failed to find that male circumcision protects against sexually transmi …
Trends and Characteristics of #HIVPrevention Tweets Posted Between 2014 and 2019: Retrospective Infodemiology Study.
Burgess R, Feliciano JT, Lizbinski L, Ransome Y. Burgess R, et al. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2022 Aug 11;8(8):e35937. doi: 10.2196/35937. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2022. PMID: 35969453 Free PMC article.
The proportions of tweets mentioning PrEP (327/2251, 14.53%, in 2014, 5067/12,971, 39.1%, in 2019; P.001), HIV testing (208/2251, 9.24%, in 2014, 2193/12,971, 16.91% in 2019; P.001), and PEP (25/2251, 1.11%, in 2014, 342/12,971, 2.64%, in 2019; P.001) were higher in 2019 compared …
The proportions of tweets mentioning PrEP (327/2251, 14.53%, in 2014, 5067/12,971, 39.1%, in 2019; P.001), HIV testing (208/2251, 9.24%, in …
Cervical cancer prevention in countries with the highest HIV prevalence: a review of policies.
Asangbeh-Kerman SL, Davidović M, Taghavi K, Kachingwe J, Rammipi KM, Muzingwani L, Pascoe M, Jousse M, Mulongo M, Mwanahamuntu M, Tapela N, Akintade O, Basu P, Dlamini X, Bohlius J. Asangbeh-Kerman SL, et al. BMC Public Health. 2022 Aug 10;22(1):1530. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-13827-0. BMC Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35948944 Free PMC article.
We synthesised aspects defined in policies for HPV vaccination, sex education, condom use, tobacco control, male circumcision,cervical screening, diagnosis and treatment of cervical pre-cancerous lesions and cancer, monitoring mechanisms and cost of services to wome …
We synthesised aspects defined in policies for HPV vaccination, sex education, condom use, tobacco control, male circumcision, …
No increased HIV risk in general population near sex work sites: A nationally representative cross-sectional study in Zimbabwe.
Kloek M, Bulstra CA, Chabata ST, Fearon E, Taramusi I, de Vlas SJ, Cowan FM, Hontelez JAC. Kloek M, et al. Trop Med Int Health. 2022 Aug;27(8):696-704. doi: 10.1111/tmi.13791. Epub 2022 Jul 4. Trop Med Int Health. 2022. PMID: 35687493 Free PMC article.
We calculated the shortest distance by road from each survey sample location to the nearest sex work site, for all sites and by type of sex work site, and conducted univariate and multivariate multilevel logistic regressions to determine the association between distance to sex wo …
We calculated the shortest distance by road from each survey sample location to the nearest sex work site, for all sites and by type of sex …
Health Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of HIV Testing, Linkage, and Early Antiretroviral Treatment in the Botswana Combination Prevention Project.
Resch SC, Foote JHA, Wirth KE, Lasry A, Scott JA, Moore J, Shebl FM, Gaolathe T, Feser MK, Lebelonyane R, Hyle EP, Mmalane MO, Bachanas P, Yu L, Makhema JM, Holme MP, Essex M, Alwano MG, Lockman S, Freedberg KA. Resch SC, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022 Aug 1;90(4):399-407. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002996. Epub 2022 Apr 14. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022. PMID: 35420554 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Results showed intensive testing and linkage campaigns, expanded antiretroviral treatment (ART), and voluntary male medical circumcision referrals increased coverage and decreased incidence over 29 months of follow-up. ...
Results showed intensive testing and linkage campaigns, expanded antiretroviral treatment (ART), and voluntary male medical circum …
High HIV prevalence and associated factors in Lesotho: Results from a population-based survey.
Schwitters A, McCracken S, Frederix K, Tierney R, Koto M, Ahmed N, Thin K, Dobbs T, Sithole S, Letsie M, Parekh B, Patel H, Birhanu S, Wiesner L, Low A. Schwitters A, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Jul 28;17(7):e0271431. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271431. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 35901094 Free PMC article.
Multiple variables, including decreased wealth status, lower education levels, marital status, condom use at first sex, and circumcision (men only) were identified as being significantly associated with HIV infection for both men and women. ...
Multiple variables, including decreased wealth status, lower education levels, marital status, condom use at first sex, and circumcision …
Evaluation of the health information system for monitoring and evaluating the voluntary medical male circumcision program in Mozambique, 2013-2019.
Elias HI, Langa JC, Braga JM, Nukeri Z, Rossetto EV, Baltazar CS. Elias HI, et al. Pan Afr Med J. 2022 Jul 27;42:236. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2022.42.236.28534. eCollection 2022. Pan Afr Med J. 2022. PMID: 36845228 Free PMC article.
The Mozambique Ministry of Health (MOH) developed a 5-year strategy (2013-2017) for male voluntary medical circumcision (VMMC) to increase in the provinces where there is the greatest number of HIV. ...The system was able to operate both online and offline and conti …
The Mozambique Ministry of Health (MOH) developed a 5-year strategy (2013-2017) for male voluntary medical circumcision (VMMC) …
Longitudinal Changes in the Composition of the Penile Microbiome Are Associated With Circumcision Status, HIV and HSV-2 Status, Sexual Practices, and Female Partner Microbiome Composition.
Mehta SD, Nandi D, Agingu W, Green SJ, Otieno FO, Bhaumik DK, Bailey RC. Mehta SD, et al. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2022 Jul 5;12:916437. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.916437. eCollection 2022. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2022. PMID: 35865819 Free PMC article.
We identified 7 penile community types that varied with circumcision status, female partner vaginal microbiome community state type (CST), condom use, and penile washing. ...Alpha diversity measures were lower for circumcised men and those who reported condom use; t …
We identified 7 penile community types that varied with circumcision status, female partner vaginal microbiome community state type ( …
The HIV Epidemic in South Africa: Key Findings from 2017 National Population-Based Survey.
Zuma K, Simbayi L, Zungu N, Moyo S, Marinda E, Jooste S, North A, Nadol P, Aynalem G, Igumbor E, Dietrich C, Sigida S, Chibi B, Makola L, Kondlo L, Porter S, Ramlagan S, On Behalf Of The Sabssm V Study Group Contributors. Zuma K, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 1;19(13):8125. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19138125. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35805784 Free PMC article.
Finally, 61.6% of males in the survey self-reported as having been circumcised, with circumcision being more common among youth aged 15-24 years (70.2%), Black Africans (68.9%), and those living in both rural informal (tribal) areas (65%) and urban areas (61.9%). Sl …
Finally, 61.6% of males in the survey self-reported as having been circumcised, with circumcision being more common among yout …
High Rates of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Eligibility and Associated HIV Incidence in a Population With a Generalized HIV Epidemic in Rakai, Uganda.
Ssempijja V, Nakigozi G, Ssekubugu R, Kagaayi J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Nantume B, Batte J, Kigozi G, Yeh PT, Nakawooya H, Serwadda D, Quinn TC, Gray RH, Wawer MJ, Grabowski KM, Chang LW, Van't Hoog A, Cobelens F, Reynolds SJ. Ssempijja V, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022 Jul 1;90(3):291-299. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002946. Epub 2022 Mar 8. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022. PMID: 35259129 Free PMC article.

HIV incidence was significantly higher in PrEP-eligible versus non-PrEP-eligible participants (0.91/100 pys versus 0.41/100 pys; P < 0.001) and independently higher in PrEP-eligible versus non-PrEP-eligible female participants (1.18/100 pys versus 0.50/100 pys; P < 0.001).

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HIV incidence was significantly higher in PrEP-eligible versus non-PrEP-eligible participants (0.91/100 pys versus 0.41/100 pys; P < 0.00

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Male circumcision uptake during the Botswana Combination Prevention Project.
Marukutira T, Ussery F, Kadima E, Mills LA, Moore J, Block L, Bachanas P, Davis S, Schissler T, Mosha R, Komotere O, Diswai T, Ntsuape C, Lebelonyane R, Bock N. Marukutira T, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Jun 15;17(6):e0269178. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269178. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 35704556 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) uptake has been slow in some countries, including Botswana. To inform demand creation efforts, we examined sociodemographic characteristics and referral procedures associated with VMMC uptake in the Botswana C …
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) uptake has been slow in some countries, including Botswana. To inform …
Critical evaluation of contrasting evidence on whether male circumcision has adverse psychological effects: A systematic review.
Morris BJ, Moreton S, Bailis SA, Cox G, Krieger JN. Morris BJ, et al. J Evid Based Med. 2022 Jun;15(2):123-135. doi: 10.1111/jebm.12482. Epub 2022 Jul 4. J Evid Based Med. 2022. PMID: 35785439 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To conduct the first systematic review critically examining evidence on whether early male circumcision has short- and long-term adverse psychological effects. METHODS: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. ...Sexual ar …
OBJECTIVE: To conduct the first systematic review critically examining evidence on whether early male circumcision has short- …
Re: Frisch & Simonson. Non-therapeutic male circumcision in infancy or childhood and risk of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections: national cohort study in Denmark.
Meyrowitsch DW, Andersen LS, Lohse N, von Euler-Chelpin M, Hankins C. Meyrowitsch DW, et al. Eur J Epidemiol. 2022 Jun;37(6):651-652. doi: 10.1007/s10654-022-00872-7. Epub 2022 Jun 20. Eur J Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 35723808 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Assessing knowledge, acceptability and social implications of a peer-to-peer HIV self-testing kit distribution model among adolescents aged 15-24 in Zambia and Uganda-HISTAZU: a mixed-method study protocol.
Ssemata AS, Bwalya C, Muhumuza R, Ndekezi D, Mbewe M, Simwinga M, Bond V, Seeley J. Ssemata AS, et al. BMJ Open. 2022 May 27;12(5):e059340. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059340. BMJ Open. 2022. PMID: 35623747 Free PMC article.
We will investigate the knowledge, acceptability and social implications of a peer-to-peer distribution model of HIVST kits on uptake of HIV prevention including pre-exposure prophylaxis, condoms, and voluntary medical male circumcision and testing services and link …
We will investigate the knowledge, acceptability and social implications of a peer-to-peer distribution model of HIVST kits on uptake of HIV …
Dissemination of the Spear & Shield Project using a Training of Trainers Model: A reflection on challenges and successes.
Bowa K, Rodriguez VJ, Malik FS, Knight J, Cristofari N, Parrish MS, Jones DL, Zulu R, Weiss SM. Bowa K, et al. Transl Behav Med. 2022 May 26;12(5):622-629. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibac013. Transl Behav Med. 2022. PMID: 35312766 Free PMC article.
Several large-scale clinical trials have conclusively demonstrated that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) could provide a 50%-70% reduction in HIV acquisition, but willingness to undergo VMMC has been lowest in Zambia compared to other countries in eastern …
Several large-scale clinical trials have conclusively demonstrated that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) could provi …
Understanding barriers and facilitators to voluntary medical male circumcision and Spear and Shield uptake in Zambian community health centers.
Cristofari NV, Rodriguez VJ, Jones DL, Weiss SM. Cristofari NV, et al. Transl Behav Med. 2022 May 26;12(5):613-621. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibac007. Transl Behav Med. 2022. PMID: 35195269 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been an effective method for reducing the risk of HIV transmission by 50%-70% in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Spear and Shield (S&S) program is a community health center (CHC)-based biobehavioral VMMC HIV preven …
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been an effective method for reducing the risk of HIV transmission by 50%-70% i …
Social complexities of informed consent and assent among young males undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision in Eswatini.
Moyer E, Baas R, Shabalala F. Moyer E, et al. BMJ Glob Health. 2022 May;7(5):e007918. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007918. BMJ Glob Health. 2022. PMID: 35609919 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: As part of an effort to meet ambitious male circumcision targets in Eswatini, programme implementers have increasingly focused on young males, raising questions about informed consent. Males aged 10-19 years account for more than two-thirds of those …
INTRODUCTION: As part of an effort to meet ambitious male circumcision targets in Eswatini, programme implementers have increa …
Cross-sectional assessment of determinants of STIs among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda.
Twahirwa Rwema JO, Herbst S, Hamill MM, Liestman B, Nyombayire J, Lyons CE, Mugwaneza P, Makuza JD, Sullivan PS, Allen S, Karita E, Baral S. Twahirwa Rwema JO, et al. Sex Transm Infect. 2022 May;98(3):178-187. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2020-054753. Epub 2021 May 6. Sex Transm Infect. 2022. PMID: 33958492 Free PMC article.
Overall, 25.8% (23 of 89) of those with confirmed STI and returned for their results were symptomatic at time of testing.STI symptoms in the previous year (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR): 1.94 (95% CI: 1.26 to 2.98)) were positively associated with any STI. Being circumcised …
Overall, 25.8% (23 of 89) of those with confirmed STI and returned for their results were symptomatic at time of testing.STI symptoms in the …
Uptake and correlates of cervical cancer screening among women attending a community-based multi-disease health campaign in Kenya.
Choi Y, Ibrahim S, Park LP, Cohen CR, Bukusi EA, Huchko MJ. Choi Y, et al. BMC Womens Health. 2022 Apr 18;22(1):122. doi: 10.1186/s12905-022-01702-4. BMC Womens Health. 2022. PMID: 35436908 Free PMC article.
In addition to HIV testing, the campaigns provided screening for TB, malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and referrals for voluntary medical male circumcision. After these services, women aged 25-65 were offered self-collected HPV testing. ...
In addition to HIV testing, the campaigns provided screening for TB, malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and referrals for voluntary medical …
Women's support for voluntary medical male circumcision in fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda.
Byaruhanga A, Mbona NT, Babirye S, Nalugoda F, Kankaka EN, Ampaire L, Migisha R, Kagaayi J. Byaruhanga A, et al. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Apr 14;22(1):505. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-07842-5. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022. PMID: 35421972 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Women's support can improve uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). We assessed the level of women's support for VMMC and associated factors in fishing settlements on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, to inform interventions aimed at i …
BACKGROUND: Women's support can improve uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). We assessed the level of women's …
Advancing HIV prevention using tenofovir-based pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Abdool Karim SS, Baxter C, Abdool Karim Q. Abdool Karim SS, et al. Antivir Ther. 2022 Apr;27(2):13596535211067589. doi: 10.1177/13596535211067589. Antivir Ther. 2022. PMID: 35499171 Free article.
Prior to the proof-of concept trial in 2010, which demonstrated that tenofovir (TFV) could prevent sexual transmission of HIV, prevention options were largely limited to behavior change, condoms, and circumcision. Several subsequent studies evaluating oral tenofovir disopr …
Prior to the proof-of concept trial in 2010, which demonstrated that tenofovir (TFV) could prevent sexual transmission of HIV, prevention op …
Brief Report: Mobile Phones, Sexual Behaviors, and HIV Incidence in Rakai, Uganda, From 2010 to 2018.
Kreniske P, Nalugoda F, Chen I, Huang R, Wei Y, Chang L, Ssekubugu R, Lutalo T, Kigozi G, Kagaayi J, Sewankambo N, Grabowski MK, Gray R, Serwadda D, Santelli J. Kreniske P, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022 Apr 1;89(4):361-365. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002894. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022. PMID: 34974468 Free PMC article.
For men, phone ownership was associated with increased odds of circumcision (15- to 24-year-old men AOR: 1.24, 95% CI: 1.08 to 1.41; 25- to 49-year-old men AOR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.24). ...
For men, phone ownership was associated with increased odds of circumcision (15- to 24-year-old men AOR: 1.24, 95% CI: 1.08 to 1.41; …
Factors associated with active syphilis among men and women aged 15 years and older in the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (2015-2016).
Ruangtragool L, Silver R, Machiha A, Gwanzura L, Hakim A, Lupoli K, Musuka G, Patel H, Mugurungi O, Tippett Barr BA, Rogers JH. Ruangtragool L, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 17;17(3):e0261057. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261057. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 35298475 Free PMC article.
Urban residence, province, education (highest attended), marital status, number of sex partners, consistency of condom use, pregnancy status (females), and circumcision status (males) were not significant in the adjusted model for either females or males. ...Enhanced integ …
Urban residence, province, education (highest attended), marital status, number of sex partners, consistency of condom use, pregnancy status …
Prediction of HIV status based on socio-behavioural characteristics in East and Southern Africa.
Orel E, Esra R, Estill J, Thiabaud A, Marchand-Maillet S, Merzouki A, Keiser O. Orel E, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 3;17(3):e0264429. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264429. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 35239697 Free PMC article.
Among the ten most predictive variables for each sex, nine were identical: longitude, latitude and, altitude of place of residence, current age, age of most recent partner, total lifetime number of sexual partners, years lived in current place of residence, condom use during last …
Among the ten most predictive variables for each sex, nine were identical: longitude, latitude and, altitude of place of residence, current …
Non-therapeutic male circumcision in infancy or childhood and risk of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections: national cohort study in Denmark.
Frisch M, Simonsen J. Frisch M, et al. Eur J Epidemiol. 2022 Mar;37(3):251-259. doi: 10.1007/s10654-021-00809-6. Epub 2021 Sep 26. Eur J Epidemiol. 2022. PMID: 34564796 Free PMC article.
Whether male circumcision in infancy or childhood provides protection against the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in adulthood remains to be established. ...Indeed, circumcised males had a 53% …
Whether male circumcision in infancy or childhood provides protection against the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus …
Retention and performance of peer educators and sustainability of HIV prevention services for adolescents in the Zimbabwe Smart-LyncAges project: an ecological study.
Mabaya S, Ncube R, Tweya H, Timire C, Edwards JK, Ameyan W, Zwangobani N, Makoni T, Mangombe A, Xaba S, Samuelson J. Mabaya S, et al. Pan Afr Med J. 2022 Feb 16;41:131. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.131.29539. eCollection 2022. Pan Afr Med J. 2022. PMID: 35519165 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: in 2016, the partner-funded Smart-LyncAges participatory learning project explored the feasibility of a youth-friendly package including incentivized peer educators (PEs) to enhance adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) and voluntary medical male …
INTRODUCTION: in 2016, the partner-funded Smart-LyncAges participatory learning project explored the feasibility of a youth-friendly package …
Uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision among men with sexually transmitted infections in Lilongwe, Malawi: a protocol for a pre-interventional and post-interventional study.
Matoga MM, Hosseinipour MC, Jewett S, Chasela C. Matoga MM, et al. BMJ Open. 2022 Jan 18;12(1):e057507. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057507. BMJ Open. 2022. PMID: 35042709 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is one of the key interventions for HIV prevention. However, its uptake among men in Malawi is low. ...
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is one of the key interventions for HIV prevention. However, its upta …
Immune milieu and microbiome of the distal urethra in Ugandan men: impact of penile circumcision and implications for HIV susceptibility.
Galiwango RM, Park DE, Huibner S, Onos A, Aziz M, Roach K, Anok A, Nnamutete J, Isabirye Y, Wasswa JB, Male D, Kigozi G, Tobian AAR, Prodger JL, Liu CM, Kaul R. Galiwango RM, et al. Microbiome. 2022 Jan 18;10(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s40168-021-01185-9. Microbiome. 2022. PMID: 35042542 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Coronal sulcus (CS) anaerobe abundance and IL-8 levels are linked to HIV acquisition, and are dramatically reduced after penile circumcision (PC). The distal urethra may be the site of some HIV acquisition before PC, and presumably most acquisition post PC. ...
BACKGROUND: Coronal sulcus (CS) anaerobe abundance and IL-8 levels are linked to HIV acquisition, and are dramatically reduced after penile …
Assessing the efficacy of an integrated intervention to create demand for fishermen's schistosomiasis and HIV services (FISH) in Mangochi, Malawi: Study protocol for a cluster randomized control trial.
Conserve DF, Kayuni S, Kumwenda MK, Dovel KL, Choko AT. Conserve DF, et al. PLoS One. 2022 Jan 7;17(1):e0262237. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262237. eCollection 2022. PLoS One. 2022. PMID: 34995323 Free PMC article.
The primary outcomes measured at 9 months of trial delivery will compare differences between arms in the proportions of boat-team fishermen: 1) who self-report starting antiretroviral therapy or undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision; and 2) who have 1 S. ha …
The primary outcomes measured at 9 months of trial delivery will compare differences between arms in the proportions of boat-team fishermen: …
Insertive condom-protected and condomless vaginal sex both have a profound impact on the penile immune correlates of HIV susceptibility.
Mohammadi A, Bagherichimeh S, Choi Y, Fazel A, Tevlin E, Huibner S, Shao Z, Zuanazzi D, Prodger JL, Good SV, Tharao W, Kaul R. Mohammadi A, et al. PLoS Pathog. 2022 Jan 4;18(1):e1009948. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009948. eCollection 2022 Jan. PLoS Pathog. 2022. PMID: 34982799 Free PMC article.
Penile cytokine changes were similar in circumcised and uncircumcised men, and repeated measures ANOVA and ANCOVA models demonstrated that the degree of change after condomless sex was explained by cytokine levels in their partners' cervico-vaginal secretions. ...
Penile cytokine changes were similar in circumcised and uncircumcised men, and repeated measures ANOVA and ANCOVA models demonstrated …
HIV combination prevention and declining orphanhood among adolescents, Rakai, Uganda, 2001-18: an observational community cohort study.
Santelli JS, Chen IS, Nabukalu D, Lutalo T, Spindler EJ, Chang LW, Grabowski MK, Grilo SA, Kreniske P, Wei Y, Nalugoda F, Hoffman S, Maru M, Chu S, Ssewamala FM, Byansi W, Kagaayi J, Wawer MJ, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Makumbi F. Santelli JS, et al. Lancet HIV. 2022 Jan;9(1):e32-e41. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(21)00275-7. Lancet HIV. 2022. PMID: 34973171 Free PMC article.
Controlling for community HIV prevalence, household socioeconomic status, and adolescent age, we examined the association between community prevalence of ART use among people living with HIV and prevalence of male circumcision, including traditional circumcision …
Controlling for community HIV prevalence, household socioeconomic status, and adolescent age, we examined the association between community …
Socio-economic and demographic factors associated with never having tested for HIV among sexually active men across the four administrative regions of Uganda.
Jude O, Nelson O, Katagwa I. Jude O, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec 19;21(1):2301. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-12384-2. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34923979 Free PMC article.
Age, religious status, wealth quintile, worked in the last 12 months, circumcised, and one sexual partner in the last 12 months were only correlates of never having tested for HIV among respondents in particular regions of the country. CONCLUSION: Findings in the study sug …
Age, religious status, wealth quintile, worked in the last 12 months, circumcised, and one sexual partner in the last 12 months were …
The role and effectiveness of School-based Extra-Curricular Interventions on children's health and HIV related behaviour: the case study of Soul Buddyz Clubs Programme in South Africa.
Letsela L, Jana M, Pursell-Gotz R, Kodisang P, Weiner R. Letsela L, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec 11;21(1):2259. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-12281-8. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34895170 Free PMC article.
Children exposed to SBC were more likely to be medically circumcised (AOR 2.38; 95%CI 1.29 -4.40, p=0.006), had correct HIV knowledge (AOR 2.21; 95%CI 1.36 - 3.57, p<0.001) and had less HIV stigmatising attitudes (AOR 0.54; 95%CI 0.31-0.93, p=0.025), adjusting for age, …
Children exposed to SBC were more likely to be medically circumcised (AOR 2.38; 95%CI 1.29 -4.40, p=0.006), had correct HIV knowledge …
Relationship, partner factors and stigma are associated with safer conception information, motivation, and behavioral skills among women living with HIV in Botswana.
Gutin SA, Harper GW, Moshashane N, Ramontshonyana K, Stephenson R, Shade SB, Harries J, Mmeje O, Ramogola-Masire D, Morroni C. Gutin SA, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Dec 8;21(1):2231. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-12268-5. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34879845 Free PMC article.
While some SC methods were well known (medical male circumcision by 83%, antiretroviral therapy for viral suppression by 64%), most other methods were known by less than 40% of participants. ...
While some SC methods were well known (medical male circumcision by 83%, antiretroviral therapy for viral suppression by 64%), …
Characterizing health care provider knowledge: Evidence from HIV services in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia.
Pineda-Antunez C, Contreras-Loya D, Rodriguez-Atristain A, Opuni M, Bautista-Arredondo S. Pineda-Antunez C, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Dec 2;16(12):e0260571. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260571. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34855816 Free PMC article.
We assessed level of provider knowledge for HIV testing and counseling (HTC), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). We also explored the association between HTC, PMTCT, and VMMC provider knowledge and pro …
We assessed level of provider knowledge for HIV testing and counseling (HTC), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and volunt …
Barriers, benefits, and behaviour: Voluntary medical male circumcision ideation in a population-based sample of Zambian men.
Rosen JG, Carrasco MA, Traub AM, Kumoji E'. Rosen JG, et al. Afr J AIDS Res. 2021 Dec;20(4):314-323. doi: 10.2989/16085906.2021.2006727. Afr J AIDS Res. 2021. PMID: 34905454 Free PMC article.
Reaching ambitious voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) coverage targets requires a deeper understanding of the multifaceted processes shaping men's willingness to access VMMC. ...Being aged 45 years (vs 18-24 years: APR 0.23, 95% CI: 0.13-0.40) and perceiving …
Reaching ambitious voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) coverage targets requires a deeper understanding of the multifac …
'If you are found taking medicine, you will be called names and considered less of a man': young men's engagement with HIV treatment and care during ulwaluko (traditional initiation and circumcision) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Gittings L, Hodes R, Colvin C, Mbula S, Kom P. Gittings L, et al. SAHARA J. 2021 Dec;18(1):64-76. doi: 10.1080/17290376.2021.1894225. SAHARA J. 2021. PMID: 33847253 Free PMC article.
This paper explores how HIV-positive abakhwetha (young male initiates) undergoing ulwaluko (traditional Xhosa initiation and circumcision) engage with HIV-related biomedical care and treatment. ...In this time of high surveillance, amakrwala (new men) do not present …
This paper explores how HIV-positive abakhwetha (young male initiates) undergoing ulwaluko (traditional Xhosa initiation and circu …
The development of an explanatory model for voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Nxumalo CT, Mchunu GG. Nxumalo CT, et al. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2021 Nov 16;63(1):e1-e9. doi: 10.4102/safp.v63i1.5346. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2021. PMID: 34797095 Free PMC article.
The incidence of HIV infection in KZN necessitates cost-effective strategies to curb the spread of infection. Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been adopted as an additional biomedical preventive strategy since 2010 in line with recommendations from the …
The incidence of HIV infection in KZN necessitates cost-effective strategies to curb the spread of infection. Voluntary medical male …
Prevalence and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Heterosexual Men Recruited from Socializing Venues in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ntombela NP, Kharsany ABM, Soogun A, Yende-Zuma N, Kohler HP, McKinnon LR. Ntombela NP, et al. AIDS Behav. 2021 Nov;25(11):3528-3537. doi: 10.1007/s10461-021-03182-3. Epub 2021 Feb 11. AIDS Behav. 2021. PMID: 33575900 Free PMC article.

Factors associated with higher odds of HIV infection were being 25 years and older [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.82, 95% CI 3.47-6.69; p < 0.001), not completing high school (aOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.39-1.85; p < 0.001), not using condoms at first sex (aOR 1.43, 95% CI 1.20-1.70;

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Factors associated with higher odds of HIV infection were being 25 years and older [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.82, 95% CI 3.47-6.69; p < …
Key challenges to voluntary medical male circumcision uptake in traditionally circumcising settings of Machinga district in Malawi.
Masese R, Mwalabu G, Petrucka P, Mapulanga P. Masese R, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Oct 28;21(1):1957. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11979-z. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34711179 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is becoming more popular as an important HIV prevention strategy. Malawi, with a high HIV and AIDS prevalence rate of 8.8% and a low male circumcision prevalence rate of 28% in 2016, is one of the …
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is becoming more popular as an important HIV prevention strategy. Malaw …
Adverse event profile and associated factors following surgical voluntary medical male circumcision in two regions of Namibia, 2015-2018.
O'Bryan G, Feldacker C, Ensminger A, Nghatanga M, Brandt L, Shepard M, Billah I, Aupokolo M, Mengistu AT, Forster N, Zemburuka B, Sithole E, Mutandi G, Barnhart S, O'Malley G. O'Bryan G, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Oct 20;16(10):e0258611. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258611. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34669709 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Monitoring clinical safety of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is critical to minimize risk as VMMC programs for HIV prevention are scaled. ...MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 2015-2018 there were 28,990 circumcisions performed in Internati …
INTRODUCTION: Monitoring clinical safety of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is critical to minimize risk as VMMC pr …
An economic evaluation of an intervention to increase demand for medical male circumcision among men aged 25-49 years in South Africa.
Holmes M, Mukora R, Mudzengi D, Charalambous S, Chetty-Makkan CM, Kisbey-Green H, Maraisane M, Grund J. Holmes M, et al. BMC Health Serv Res. 2021 Oct 15;21(1):1097. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06793-7. BMC Health Serv Res. 2021. PMID: 34654429 Free PMC article.
Demand creation strategies for medical male circumcision (MMC) targeting men in this age group may significantly impact these prevalence rates. ...Cost-effectiveness was measured as cost per mature man enrolled and cost per mature man circumcised. A cost-bene …
Demand creation strategies for medical male circumcision (MMC) targeting men in this age group may significantly impact these …
Effectiveness of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention in Rakai, Uganda.
Loevinsohn G, Kigozi G, Kagaayi J, Wawer MJ, Nalugoda F, Chang LW, Quinn TC, Serwadda D, Reynolds SJ, Nelson L, Mills L, Alamo S, Nakigozi G, Kabuye G, Ssekubugu R, Tobian AAR, Gray RH, Grabowski MK; Rakai Health Sciences Program. Loevinsohn G, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Oct 5;73(7):e1946-e1953. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1533. Clin Infect Dis. 2021. PMID: 33043978 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention in men was demonstrated in 3 randomized trials. ...HIV incidence was 0.40/100 PY (20/4992.8 PY) among newly circumcised men and 0.98/100 P …
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of voluntary male medical circumcision (VMMC) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention in me …
Medical male circumcision and risk compensation.
Fish M, Shahvisi A, Gwaambuka T, Tangwa GB, Earp BD. Fish M, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2021 Oct;9(10):e1368. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00360-0. Lancet Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 34534482 Free article. No abstract available.
Adverse Event Trends Within a Large-Scale, Routine, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Program in Zimbabwe, 2014-2019.
Victor O, Phiona M, Vernon M, Thoko M, Paidamoyo G, Farai G, Joseph H, Munyaradzi T, Olbarn R, Pesanai C, Mufuta T, Vuyelwa SC, Sinokuthemba X, Batsirai MC, Marrianne H, Scott B, Feldacker C. Victor O, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Oct 1;88(2):173-180. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002751. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021. PMID: 34173789 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Between 2008 and 2020, over 22.6 million male circumcisions (MCs) were performed among men 10 years in 15 priority countries of East and Southern Africa. ...RESULTS: From 2014 to 2019, 469,000 men were circumcised; of the total men circumcised …
BACKGROUND: Between 2008 and 2020, over 22.6 million male circumcisions (MCs) were performed among men 10 years in 15 priority …
Association of medical male circumcision and sexually transmitted infections in a population-based study using targeted maximum likelihood estimation.
Amusa L, Zewotir T, North D, Kharsany ABM, Lewis L. Amusa L, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Sep 8;21(1):1642. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11705-9. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34496810 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological theory and many empirical studies support the hypothesis that there is a protective effect of male circumcision against some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, there is a paucity of randomized control trials (RCTs) to test t …
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological theory and many empirical studies support the hypothesis that there is a protective effect of male cir …
Prevalence and correlates of voluntary medical male circumcision adverse events among adult males in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia: A cross-sectional study.
Mutanekelwa I, Siziya S, Daka V, Kabelenga E, Mfune RL, Chileshe M, Mulenga D, Nyirenda HT, Nyirenda C, Mudenda S, Mukanga B, Bowa K. Mutanekelwa I, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Sep 3;16(9):e0256955. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256955. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34478471 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is a key intervention in HIV/AIDS. Improving VMMC program uptake in Zambia requires careful monitoring of adverse events (AE) to inform program quality and safety. ...
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is a key intervention in HIV/AIDS. Improving VMMC program uptake in Zam …
Estimating male circumcision coverage in 15 priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Stegman PM, Yee R, Davis J, Tchuenche M, Linder R, Zembe L, Frescura L, Kripke KE. Stegman PM, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2021 Sep;24 Suppl 5(Suppl 5):e25789. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25789. J Int AIDS Soc. 2021. PMID: 34546643 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Given the importance of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in reducing HIV incidence, access to and use of quality data for programme planning and management are essential. ...
INTRODUCTION: Given the importance of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in reducing HIV incidence, access to and use …
Healthcare providers' perceptions and understanding of voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A qualitative study.
Nxumalo CT, Mchunu GG. Nxumalo CT, et al. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2021 Aug 30;63(1):e1-e6. doi: 10.4102/safp.v63i1.5318. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2021. PMID: 34476965 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: There is compelling evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the chances of heterosexual transmission of HIV infection. ...The findings of this study revealed that healthcare workers perceptions and understanding of VMMC were pred …
BACKGROUND: There is compelling evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the chances of heterosexual t …
Description of adverse events among adult men following voluntary medical male circumcision: Findings from a circumcision programme in two provinces of South Africa.
Muchiri E, Charalambous S, Ginindza S, Maraisane M, Maringa T, Vranken P, Loykissoonlal D, Muturi-Kioi V, Chetty-Makkan CM. Muchiri E, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Aug 17;16(8):e0253960. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253960. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34403409 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials showed strong evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the acquisition of HIV among heterosexual men by up to 60%. ...
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials showed strong evidence that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the acquisition of …
Quality of service and continuous quality improvement in voluntary medical male circumcision programme across four provinces in South Africa: Longitudinal and cross-sectional programme data.
Nyengerai T, Phohole M, Iqaba N, Kinge CW, Gori E, Moyo K, Chasela C. Nyengerai T, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Aug 5;16(8):e0254850. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254850. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34351933 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Recent studies in the Sub-Saharan countries in Africa have indicated gaps and challenges for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) quality of service. Less has focused on the changes in quality of service after implementation of continuous quality i …
BACKGROUND: Recent studies in the Sub-Saharan countries in Africa have indicated gaps and challenges for voluntary medical male ci …
Unawareness of HIV Infection Among Men Aged 15-59 Years in 13 Sub-Saharan African Countries: Findings From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessments, 2015-2019.
West CA, Chang GC, W Currie D, Bray R, Kinchen S, Behel S, McCullough-Sanden R, Low A, Bissek A, Shang JD, Ndongmo CB, Dokubo EK, Balachandra S, Lobognon LR, Dube L, Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, Li M, Pasipamire M, Getaneh Y, Lulseged S, Eshetu F, Kingwara L, Zielinski-Gutierrez E, Tlhomola M, Ramphalla P, Kalua T, F Auld A, B Williams D, Remera E, Rwibasira GN, Mugisha V, Malamba SS, Mushi J, Jalloh MF, Mgomella GS, Kirungi WL, Biraro S, C Awor A, Barradas DT, Mugurungi O, H Rogers J, Bronson M, M Bodika S, Ajiboye A, Gaffga N, Moore C, Patel HK, C Voetsch A. West CA, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Aug 1;87(Suppl 1):S97-S106. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002708. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021. PMID: 34166316 Free PMC article.
Tuberculosis diagnosis and not being circumcised were also associated with HIV positivity. CONCLUSION: Targeting subgroups of men at risk for infection who once tested negative could improve yield of testing programs. ...
Tuberculosis diagnosis and not being circumcised were also associated with HIV positivity. CONCLUSION: Targeting subgroups of men at …
Predicting HIV Incidence in the SEARCH Trial: A Mathematical Modeling Study.
Jewell BL, Balzer LB, Clark TD, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Petersen ML, Bershteyn A. Jewell BL, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Aug 1;87(4):1024-1031. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002684. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021. PMID: 33770065 Free PMC article.
The model was parameterized using demographic, HIV prevalence, male circumcision, and viral suppression data and calibrated to HIV prevalence, ART coverage, and population size. ...
The model was parameterized using demographic, HIV prevalence, male circumcision, and viral suppression data and calibrated to …
HIV Incidence by Male Circumcision Status From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment Surveys-Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries, 2015-2017.
Hines JZ, Sachathep K, Pals S, Davis SM, Toledo C, Bronson M, Parekh B, Carrasco M, Xaba S, Mandisarisa J, Kamobyi R, Chituwo O, Kirungi WL, Alamo S, Kabuye G, Awor AC, Mmbando S, Simbeye D, Aupokolo MA, Zemburuka B, Nyirenda R, Msungama W, Tarumbiswa T, Manda R, Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, Kiggundu V, Thomas AG, Watts H, Voetsch AC, Williams DB. Hines JZ, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Aug 1;87(Suppl 1):S89-S96. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002658. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021. PMID: 33765683 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision (MC) offers men lifelong partial protection from heterosexually acquired HIV infection. ...Annualized incidence rates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and incidence differences were calculated between medically circumcised and …
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision (MC) offers men lifelong partial protection from heterosexually acquired HIV infection. ...Annua …
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and antenatal care (ANC) clinics in Malawi: effective platforms for improving engagement of men at high HIV risk with voluntary medical male circumcision services.
Msungama W, Menego G, Shaba F, Flowers N, Habel M, Bonongwe A, Banda M, Shire S, Maida A, Auld A, Phiri SJP, Dumbani K, Buono N, Luhanga M, Kapito M, Gibson H, Laube C, Toledo C, Kim E, Davis SM. Msungama W, et al. Sex Transm Infect. 2021 Aug;97(5):345-350. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2020-054776. Epub 2021 Jan 4. Sex Transm Infect. 2021. PMID: 33397801 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), an effective HIV prevention programme for men, is implemented in East and Southern Africa. ...We also analysed referral cascades to VMMC. RESULTS: In total, 330 clients were circumcised after referral …
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), an effective HIV prevention programme for men, is implemented in Eas …
Prevalence of male circumcision in four culturally non-circumcising counties in western Kenya after 10 years of program implementation from 2008 to 2019.
Odoyo-June E, Davis S, Owuor N, Laube C, Wambua J, Musingila P, Young PW, Aoko A, Agot K, Joseph R, Mwandi Z, Ojiambo V, Lucas T, Toledo C, Wanyonyi A. Odoyo-June E, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Jul 15;16(7):e0254140. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254140. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34264971 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Kenya started implementing voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention in 2008 and adopted the use of decision makers program planning tool version 2 (DMPPT2) in 2016, to model the impact of circumcisions performed annually on …
INTRODUCTION: Kenya started implementing voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention in 2008 and adopted the …
Large age shifts in HIV-1 incidence patterns in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Akullian A, Vandormael A, Miller JC, Bershteyn A, Wenger E, Cuadros D, Gareta D, Bärnighausen T, Herbst K, Tanser F. Akullian A, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 Jul 13;118(28):e2013164118. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2013164118. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021. PMID: 34244424 Free PMC article.
We conducted a population-based cohort study over a 16-y period (2004 to 2019), spanning the early scale-up of antiretroviral therapy and voluntary medical male circumcision, to estimate changes in the age distribution of HIV incidence in a hyperepidemic region of K …
We conducted a population-based cohort study over a 16-y period (2004 to 2019), spanning the early scale-up of antiretroviral therapy and vo …
Prevalence of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Infection Prevention - Chokwe District, Mozambique, 2014-2019.
Hines JZ, Thompson R, Toledo C, Nelson R, Casavant I, Pals S, Canda M, Bonzela J, Jaramillo A, Cardoso J, Ujamaa D, Tamele S, Chivurre V, Malimane I, Pathmanathan I, Heitzinger K, Wei S, Couto A, Come J, Vergara A, MacKellar D. Hines JZ, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021 Jul 2;70(26):942-946. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7026a2. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021. PMID: 34197361 Free PMC article.
Male circumcision is an important preventive strategy that confers lifelong partial protection (approximately 60% reduced risk) against heterosexually acquired HIV infection among males (1). In Mozambique, the prevalence of male circumcision was 51% wh …
Male circumcision is an important preventive strategy that confers lifelong partial protection (approximately 60% reduced risk …
Innovative demand creation strategies to increase voluntary medical male circumcision uptake: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in Zimbabwe.
Mavhu W, Neuman M, Hatzold K, Buzuzi S, Maringwa G, Chabata ST, Mangenah C, Taruberekera N, Madidi N, Munjoma M, Ncube G, Xaba S, Mugurungi O, Johnson CC, Corbett EL, Weiss HA, Fielding K, Cowan FM. Mavhu W, et al. BMJ Glob Health. 2021 Jul;6(Suppl 4):e006141. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-006141. BMJ Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 34275877 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
INTRODUCTION: Reaching men aged 20-35 years, the group at greatest risk of HIV, with voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) remains a challenge. We assessed the impact of two VMMC demand creation approaches targeting this age group in a randomised controlled tri …
INTRODUCTION: Reaching men aged 20-35 years, the group at greatest risk of HIV, with voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC …
Comparison of community-led distribution of HIV self-tests kits with distribution by paid distributors: a cluster randomised trial in rural Zimbabwean communities.
Sibanda EL, Mangenah C, Neuman M, Tumushime M, Watadzaushe C, Mutseta MN, Maringwa G, Dirawo J, Fielding KL, Johnson C, Ncube G, Taegtmeyer M, Hatzold K, Corbett EL, Terris-Prestholt F, Cowan FM. Sibanda EL, et al. BMJ Glob Health. 2021 Jul;6(Suppl 4):e005000. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005000. BMJ Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 34275872 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Individual level primary outcomes compared household survey responses by arm 4 months post-intervention for: (1) newly diagnosed HIV during/within 4 months following HIVST distribution, (2) linkage to confirmatory testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis or voluntary medical male …
Individual level primary outcomes compared household survey responses by arm 4 months post-intervention for: (1) newly diagnosed HIV during/ …
Relative efficiency of demand creation strategies to increase voluntary medical male circumcision uptake: a study conducted as part of a randomised controlled trial in Zimbabwe.
Mangenah C, Mavhu W, Garcia DC, Gavi C, Mleya P, Chiwawa P, Chidawanyika S, Ncube G, Xaba S, Mugurungi O, Taruberekera N, Madidi N, Fielding KL, Johnson C, Hatzold K, Terris-Prestholt F, Cowan FM, Bautista-Arredondo S. Mangenah C, et al. BMJ Glob Health. 2021 Jul;6(Suppl 4):e004983. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-004983. BMJ Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 34275870 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Supply and demand-side factors continue to undermine voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) uptake. We assessed relative economic costs of four VMMC demand creation/service-delivery modalities as part of a randomised controlled trial in Zimbabwe. ... …
BACKGROUND: Supply and demand-side factors continue to undermine voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) uptake. We assesse …
Association between medical male circumcision and HIV risk compensation among heterosexual men: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gao Y, Yuan T, Zhan Y, Qian HZ, Sun Y, Zheng W, Fu L, Liang B, Zhu Z, Ouyang L, Liu M, Fitzpatrick T, Wu Z, Meng X, Baeten JM, Zhao J, Vermund SH, Yu M, Wu G, Su B, Zou H. Gao Y, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2021 Jul;9(7):e932-e941. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00102-9. Epub 2021 Apr 30. Lancet Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 33939956 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Medical male circumcision (MMC) reduces HIV infection among heterosexual men. There are concerns MMC might prompt higher-risk sexual behaviours because of lower self-perceived risk of HIV infection. ...No associations between MMC and condomless sex or mu …
BACKGROUND: Medical male circumcision (MMC) reduces HIV infection among heterosexual men. There are concerns MMC might prompt …
High risk sexual behaviours associated with traditional beliefs about gender roles among men interested in medical male circumcision in South Africa.
Chetty-Makkan CM, Grund JM, Muchiri E, Price MA, Latka MH, Charalambous S. Chetty-Makkan CM, et al. AIDS Res Ther. 2021 Jun 22;18(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s12981-021-00359-7. AIDS Res Ther. 2021. PMID: 34158082 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
METHODS: We investigated associations between gender beliefs (dichotomised as traditional or progressive) and high-risk sexual behaviour among South African men presenting for medical male circumcision (Apr 2014 to Nov 2015). RESULTS: Of 2792 enrolled men, 47.4% rep …
METHODS: We investigated associations between gender beliefs (dichotomised as traditional or progressive) and high-risk sexual behaviour amo …
Making voluntary medical male circumcision services sustainable: Findings from Kenya's pilot models, baseline and year 1.
Davis SM, Owuor N, Odoyo-June E, Wambua J, Omanga E, Lukobo M, Laube C, Mwandi Z, Suraratdecha C, Kioko UM, Rotich W, Kataka J, Ng'eno C, Mohan D, Toledo C, Aoko A, Anyango J, Oneya D, Orenjuro K, Mgamb E, Serrem K, Juma A. Davis SM, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Jun 11;16(6):e0252725. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252725. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34115784 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision is a crucial HIV prevention program for men in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya is one of the first countries to achieve high population coverage and seek to transition the program to a more sustainable structure designed to maintain cov …
Voluntary medical male circumcision is a crucial HIV prevention program for men in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya is one of the fir …
Intervening for HIV prevention and mental health: a review of global literature.
Collins PY, Velloza J, Concepcion T, Oseso L, Chwastiak L, Kemp CG, Simoni J, Wagenaar BH. Collins PY, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2021 Jun;24 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e25710. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25710. J Int AIDS Soc. 2021. PMID: 34164934 Free PMC article. Review.
INTRODUCTION: Numerous effective HIV prevention options exist, including behaviour change interventions, condom promotion and biomedical interventions, like voluntary medical male circumcision and pre-exposure prophylaxis. However, populations at risk of HIV also fa …
INTRODUCTION: Numerous effective HIV prevention options exist, including behaviour change interventions, condom promotion and biomedical int …
Mobile Device Usage by Gender Among High-Risk HIV Individuals in a Rural, Resource-Limited Setting.
Campbell BR, Choi K, Neils MG, Canan C, Moll A, Dillingham R, Shenoi SV. Campbell BR, et al. Telemed J E Health. 2021 Jun;27(6):615-624. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0218. Epub 2020 Aug 21. Telemed J E Health. 2021. PMID: 32835638 Free PMC article.
Participants self-reported their gender, age, relationship, and employment status, receipt of monthly grant, condomless sex frequency, and circumcision status (if male). Outcomes included cell phone and smartphone ownership, private data access, health information s …
Participants self-reported their gender, age, relationship, and employment status, receipt of monthly grant, condomless sex frequency, and …
Cost and cost-effectiveness of a universal HIV testing and treatment intervention in Zambia and South Africa: evidence and projections from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial.
Thomas R, Probert WJM, Sauter R, Mwenge L, Singh S, Kanema S, Vanqa N, Harper A, Burger R, Cori A, Pickles M, Bell-Mandla N, Yang B, Bwalya J, Phiri M, Shanaube K, Floyd S, Donnell D, Bock P, Ayles H, Fidler S, Hayes RJ, Fraser C, Hauck K; HPTN 071 (PopART) study team. Thomas R, et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2021 May;9(5):e668-e680. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00034-6. Epub 2021 Mar 12. Lancet Glob Health. 2021. PMID: 33721566 Free PMC article.
FINDINGS: During 2014-17, the mean cost per person per year of delivering home-based HIV counselling and testing, linkage to care, promotion of ART adherence, and voluntary medical male circumcision via community HIV care providers for the simulated population was U …
FINDINGS: During 2014-17, the mean cost per person per year of delivering home-based HIV counselling and testing, linkage to care, promotion …
Etiologies of genital inflammation and ulceration in symptomatic Rwandan men and women responding to radio promotions of free screening and treatment services.
Wall KM, Nyombayire J, Parker R, Ingabire R, Bizimana J, Mukamuyango J, Mazzei A, Price MA, Unyuzimana MA, Tichacek A, Allen S, Karita E. Wall KM, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Apr 20;16(4):e0250044. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250044. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 33878134 Free PMC article.
Finally, we describe genital ulcer and RPR results by HIV status, gender, and circumcision in men. RESULTS: Among 974 men (with 1013 visits), 20% were positive for CT and 74% were positive for NG. ...Genital ulcers and positive RPR were associated with being HIV+ and lack …
Finally, we describe genital ulcer and RPR results by HIV status, gender, and circumcision in men. RESULTS: Among 974 men (with 1013 …
A comparison of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among circumcised and uncircumcised adult males in Rustenburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study.
Iyemosolo BM, Chivese T, Esterhuizen TM. Iyemosolo BM, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Apr 6;21(1):656. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10509-1. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 33823828 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: South Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown to be effective in preventing HIV and STIs, but data are scarce on the protective effect of circumcision in high-risk populations such …
BACKGROUND: South Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown t …
Changes over time in HIV testing and counselling uptake and associated factors among youth in Zambia: a cross-sectional analysis of demographic and health surveys from 2007 to 2018.
Heri AB, Cavallaro FL, Ahmed N, Musheke MM, Matsui M. Heri AB, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Mar 6;21(1):456. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10472-x. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 33676482 Free PMC article.
Multivariate analysis conducted among men and non-pregnant women showed higher odds of testing among 20-24 year-olds than adolescents (aOR = 1.55 [95%CI:1.30-1.84], among men; and aOR = 1.74 [1.40-2.15] among women). Among men, being circumcised (aOR = 1.57 [1.32-1.88]) an …
Multivariate analysis conducted among men and non-pregnant women showed higher odds of testing among 20-24 year-olds than adolescents (aOR = …
Brief Report: Modeling the Impact of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision on Cervical Cancer in Uganda.
Davis SM, Habel MA, Pretorius C, Yu T, Toledo C, Farley T, Kabuye G, Samuelson J. Davis SM, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Mar 1;86(3):323-328. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000002552. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021. PMID: 33136817 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: In addition to providing millions of men with lifelong lower risk for HIV infection, voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) also provides female partners with health benefits including decreased risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) and resultant cervi …
BACKGROUND: In addition to providing millions of men with lifelong lower risk for HIV infection, voluntary medical male circumcisi …
Understanding HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe.
Mapingure M, Mukandavire Z, Chingombe I, Cuadros D, Mutenherwa F, Mugurungi O, Musuka G. Mapingure M, et al. BMC Public Health. 2021 Feb 17;21(1):375. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10405-8. BMC Public Health. 2021. PMID: 33596877 Free PMC article.
Analysis of the 2015-2016 ZDHS data showed that women belonging to the apostolic sector were less likely to know where to get an HIV test odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval, 0.665 (0.503-0.880) and to know that male circumcision reduces HIV transmission OR …
Analysis of the 2015-2016 ZDHS data showed that women belonging to the apostolic sector were less likely to know where to get an HIV test od …
Urethrocutaneous fistulas after voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention-15 African Countries, 2015-2019.
Lucas T, Hines JZ, Samuelson J, Hargreave T, Davis SM, Fellows I, Prainito A, Watts DH, Kiggundu V, Thomas AG, Ntsuape OC, Dare K, Odoyo-June E, Soo L, Toti-Mokoteli L, Manda R, Kapito M, Msungama W, Odek J, Come J, Canda M, Gaspar N, Mekondjo A, Zemburuka B, Bonnecwe C, Vranken P, Mmbando S, Simbeye D, Rwegerera F, Wamai N, Kyobutungi S, Zulu JE, Chituwo O, Xaba S, Mandisarisa J, Toledo C. Lucas T, et al. BMC Urol. 2021 Feb 12;21(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s12894-021-00790-y. BMC Urol. 2021. PMID: 33579261 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention strategy recommended to partially protect men from heterosexually acquired HIV. ...
BACKGROUND: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an HIV prevention strategy recommended to partially protect men from …
Effects of HIV voluntary medical male circumcision programs on sexually transmitted infections.
Matoga M, Hosseinipour MC, Jewett S, Hoffman IF, Chasela C. Matoga M, et al. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 1;34(1):50-55. doi: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000696. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2021. PMID: 33315750 Free PMC article. Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Evidence of the protective effect of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) against HIV is well established. However, evidence of the protective effect of VMMC against other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been inconsistent or scarc …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Evidence of the protective effect of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) against HIV is well establi …
Novel community health worker strategy for HIV service engagement in a hyperendemic community in Rakai, Uganda: A pragmatic, cluster-randomized trial.
Chang LW, Mbabali I, Hutton H, Amico KR, Kong X, Mulamba J, Anok A, Ssekasanvu J, Long A, Thomas AG, Thomas K, Bugos E, Pollard R, van Wickle K, Kennedy CE, Nalugoda F, Serwadda D, Bollinger RC, Quinn TC, Reynolds SJ, Gray RH, Wawer MJ, Nakigozi G. Chang LW, et al. PLoS Med. 2021 Jan 6;18(1):e1003475. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003475. eCollection 2021 Jan. PLoS Med. 2021. PMID: 33406130 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Community-wide, cross-sectional surveys of consenting 15 to 49-year-old residents were conducted at approximately 15 months (mid-study) and at approximately 39 months (end-study) assessing the primary programmatic outcomes of self-reported linkage to HIV care, antiretroviral ther …
Community-wide, cross-sectional surveys of consenting 15 to 49-year-old residents were conducted at approximately 15 months (mid-study) and …
The Role of Nurses and Midwives in Expanding and Sustaining Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention: A Systematic and Policy Review.
Davis SM, Baker H, Gross JM, Leslie SL, Chasokela CMZ, Samuelson J, Toledo C. Davis SM, et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2021 Jan-Feb 01;32(1):3-28. doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000222. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2021. PMID: 33298685 Free PMC article.
Male circumcision reduces men's risk of acquiring HIV through heterosexual sex, and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is central to HIV prevention strategies in 15 sub-Saharan African countries. ...
Male circumcision reduces men's risk of acquiring HIV through heterosexual sex, and voluntary medical male circumcis …
Individual and community-level benefits of PrEP in western Kenya and South Africa: Implications for population prioritization of PrEP provision.
Mudimu E, Peebles K, Mukandavire Z, Nightingale E, Sharma M, Medley GF, Klein DJ, Kripke K, Bershteyn A. Mudimu E, et al. PLoS One. 2020 Dec 31;15(12):e0244761. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244761. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 33382803 Free PMC article.
We examined sensitivity of results to scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) by comparing two scenarios: maintaining current coverage ("status quo") and rapid scale-up to meet programmatic targets ("fast-track"). ...
We examined sensitivity of results to scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) …
VMMC clients' perception of increased risk of HIV infection, circumcision preferred choice of method, providers' socio-demographics and mode of service delivery.
Nanteza BM, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Kennedy C, Makumbi F. Nanteza BM, et al. Afr Health Sci. 2020 Dec;20(4):1562-1572. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v20i4.8. Afr Health Sci. 2020. PMID: 34394216 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a scientifically proven HIV prevention intervention. Uganda, like many countries has been implementing VMMC for over 10 years but uptake is still low especially in northern Uganda. ...However, there were di …
INTRODUCTION: Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a scientifically proven HIV prevention intervention. Uganda, like …
Perceived influence of value systems on the uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision among men in Kweneng East, Botswana.
Mavundla TR, Mbengo F, Ngomi KB. Mavundla TR, et al. SAHARA J. 2020 Dec;17(1):22-29. doi: 10.1080/17290376.2020.1810748. SAHARA J. 2020. PMID: 33203341 Free PMC article.
To control the spread of HIV, the government in 2009 rolled out the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme as an additional HIV prevention strategy with the goal of circumcising 80% of HIV negative men by 2016. However, the country failed to ach …
To control the spread of HIV, the government in 2009 rolled out the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programme as an …
Efficacy of HIV interventions in African fishing communities: A systematic review and qualitative synthesis.
Toms K, Potter H, Balaba M, Parkes-Ratanshi R. Toms K, et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Dec;101:326-333. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.1476. Epub 2020 Oct 2. Int J Infect Dis. 2020. PMID: 33017696 Free article.
Findings include a high coverage of safe male circumcision (SMC) but low condom use among fisher folk, and a preference for PrEP over other HIV prevention services. ...
Findings include a high coverage of safe male circumcision (SMC) but low condom use among fisher folk, and a preference for Pr …
Male circumcision uptake and its predictors among sexually active men aged 15-59 years living in the highest HIV prevalence region of Ethiopia: evidence from 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey.
Edossa ZK, Kumsa AT, Gebre MN. Edossa ZK, et al. BMC Public Health. 2020 Nov 23;20(1):1772. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09918-5. BMC Public Health. 2020. PMID: 33228653 Free PMC article.
Hence, the aim of the current study is to assess the magnitude of male circumcision uptake and its predictors among sexually active men in the region using the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data. ...CONCLUSION: Despite all efforts made by different st …
Hence, the aim of the current study is to assess the magnitude of male circumcision uptake and its predictors among sexually a …
Combined HIV Adolescent Prevention Study (CHAPS): comparison of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis regimens for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa-study protocol for a mixed-methods study including a randomised controlled trial.
Nash S, Dietrich J, Ssemata AS, Herrera C, O'Hagan K, Else L, Chiodi F, Kelly C, Shattock R, Chirenje M, Lebina L, Khoo S, Bekker LG, Weiss HA, Gray C, Stranix-Chibanda L, Kaleebu P, Seeley J, Martinson N, Fox J; CHAPS team. Nash S, et al. Trials. 2020 Oct 30;21(1):900. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04760-x. Trials. 2020. PMID: 33121503 Free PMC article.
We will recruit 144 amongst HIV-negative uncircumcised men aged 13-24 years from voluntary male medical circumcision clinics in two sites (South Africa and Uganda) and randomise them into one of nine arms. ...
We will recruit 144 amongst HIV-negative uncircumcised men aged 13-24 years from voluntary male medical circumcision clinics i …
Balancing competing priorities: Quantity versus quality within a routine, voluntary medical male circumcision program operating at scale in Zimbabwe.
Feldacker C, Murenje V, Makunike-Chikwinya B, Hove J, Munyaradzi T, Marongwe P, Balachandra S, Mandisarisa J, Holec M, Xaba S, Sidile-Chitimbire V, Tshimanga M, Barnhart S. Feldacker C, et al. PLoS One. 2020 Oct 13;15(10):e0240425. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240425. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 33048977 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Since 2013, the ZAZIC consortium supported the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) to implement a high quality, integrated voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program in 13 districts. With the aim of significantly lowering global HI …
BACKGROUND: Since 2013, the ZAZIC consortium supported the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) to implement a high quality, i …
Identifying factors associated with successful implementation and uptake of an evidence-based voluntary medical male circumcision program in Zambia: the Spear and Shield 2 Program.
Rodriguez VJ, Chahine A, de la Rosa A, Lee TK, Cristofari NV, Jones DL, Zulu R, Chitalu N, Weiss SM. Rodriguez VJ, et al. Transl Behav Med. 2020 Oct 8;10(4):970-977. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibz048. Transl Behav Med. 2020. PMID: 31093661 Free PMC article.
Voluntary medical male circumcision has been shown to provide a 50%-70% reduction in the risk of HIV infection without contributing to behavioral disinhibition of safer sexual practices. ...
Voluntary medical male circumcision has been shown to provide a 50%-70% reduction in the risk of HIV infection without contrib …
From general to specific: moving past the general population in the HIV response across sub-Saharan Africa.
Makofane K, van der Elst EM, Walimbwa J, Nemande S, Baral SD. Makofane K, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020 Oct;23 Suppl 6(Suppl 6):e25605. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25605. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020. PMID: 33000913 Free PMC article.
The usage of this category has also masked heterogeneity among those it includes; the increasing focus on the use of interventions such as circumcision and HIV treatment as general population HIV prevention approaches has been marked by a lack of attention to heterogeneity …
The usage of this category has also masked heterogeneity among those it includes; the increasing focus on the use of interventions such as …
HIV infection and engagement in HIV care cascade among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda: a cross-sectional study.
Twahirwa Rwema JO, Lyons CE, Herbst S, Liestman B, Nyombayire J, Ketende S, Mazzei A, Olawore O, Nsanzimana S, Mugwaneza P, Kagaba A, Sullivan PS, Allen S, Karita E, Baral SD. Twahirwa Rwema JO, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020 Oct;23 Suppl 6(Suppl 6):e25604. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25604. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020. PMID: 33000912 Free PMC article.
In multivariable RDS adjusted analysis, higher age (aPR: 1.08 (95% CI: 1.05 to 1.12)) and ever having sex with women (aPR: 3.39 (95% CI: 1.31 to 8.72)) were positively associated with prevalent HIV. Being circumcised (aPR: 0.52 (95% CI: 0.28 to 0.9)) was negatively associa …
In multivariable RDS adjusted analysis, higher age (aPR: 1.08 (95% CI: 1.05 to 1.12)) and ever having sex with women (aPR: 3.39 (95% CI: 1.3 …
Developing Adolescent Boys Toward Adaptation of Male Sexual and Reproductive Health in Communities With Embedded Cultural Manhood Values.
Khuzwayo PP, Douglas M, Mchunu GG. Khuzwayo PP, et al. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Sep-Oct;14(5):1557988320949342. doi: 10.1177/1557988320949342. Am J Mens Health. 2020. PMID: 33034536 Free PMC article.
The notion of manhood values is deeply rooted in male dominance, sexual drive, and traditional male circumcision. The goals of this study were to (a) explore the experiences of school health nurses in the provision of sexual and reproductive health among adol …
The notion of manhood values is deeply rooted in male dominance, sexual drive, and traditional male circumcision. The g …
Promoting male circumcision as HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: An evaluation of the ethical and pragmatic considerations of adopting a demand creation approach.
Rudrum S. Rudrum S. Glob Public Health. 2020 Sep;15(9):1349-1363. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2020.1761423. Epub 2020 May 12. Glob Public Health. 2020. PMID: 32396036 Free article.
Male circumcision for HIV prevention is being promoted in 14 sub-Saharan African countries. ...Clinical trials have demonstrated that circumcision can reduce transmission of HIV from women to men by 53-60%. Since circumcision does not approach 100% pre …
Male circumcision for HIV prevention is being promoted in 14 sub-Saharan African countries. ...Clinical trials have demonstrat …
HIV incidence declines in a rural South African population: a G-imputation approach for inference.
Vandormael A, Cuadros D, Dobra A, Bärnighausen T, Tanser F. Vandormael A, et al. BMC Public Health. 2020 Aug 6;20(1):1205. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09193-4. BMC Public Health. 2020. PMID: 32762668 Free PMC article.
We observed 2,603 infections per 58,769 person-years of follow-up among women and 845 infections per 41,178 person-years of follow-up among men. Conditional on age and circumcision status (men only), the female HIV incidence rate declined by 25%, from 5.0 to 3.7 infections …
We observed 2,603 infections per 58,769 person-years of follow-up among women and 845 infections per 41,178 person-years of follow-up among …
The Impact of Male Partner Circumcision on Women's Health Outcomes.
Moodley J, Naidoo S, Kelly C, Reddy T, Ramjee G. Moodley J, et al. AIDS Educ Prev. 2020 Aug;32(4):356-366. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2020.32.4.356. AIDS Educ Prev. 2020. PMID: 32897129 Free PMC article.
Medical male circumcision is a proven method of HIV risk reduction in men with no known direct benefit to women. ...We found no evidence of sexual risk compensation in women with circumcised partners....
Medical male circumcision is a proven method of HIV risk reduction in men with no known direct benefit to women. ...We found n …
Enhancers and barriers to uptake of male circumcision services in Northern Uganda: a qualitative study.
Nanteza BM, Makumbi FE, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Yeh PT, Kennedy CE. Nanteza BM, et al. AIDS Care. 2020 Aug;32(8):1061-1068. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1698703. Epub 2019 Dec 4. AIDS Care. 2020. PMID: 31795737 Free PMC article.
Uganda adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in 2010, but uptake remains disproportionately low in the Northern region despite implementing several demand creation strategies. ...Enhancers included adequate knowledge about VMMC services, being young and …
Uganda adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in 2010, but uptake remains disproportionately low in the Northern r …
Mapping male circumcision for HIV prevention efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cork MA, Wilson KF, Perkins S, Collison ML, Deshpande A, Eaton JW, Earl L, Haeuser E, Justman JE, Kinyoki DK, Mayala BK, Mosser JF, Murray CJL, Nkengasong JN, Piot P, Sartorius B, Schaeffer LE, Serfes AL, Sligar A, Steuben KM, Tanser FC, VanderHeide JD, Yang M, Wabiri N, Hay SI, Dwyer-Lindgren L. Cork MA, et al. BMC Med. 2020 Jul 7;18(1):189. doi: 10.1186/s12916-020-01635-5. BMC Med. 2020. PMID: 32631314 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: HIV remains the largest cause of disease burden among men and women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa. Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) reduces the risk of female-to-male transmission of HIV by 50-60%. ...Nonetheless, relatively …
BACKGROUND: HIV remains the largest cause of disease burden among men and women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa. Voluntary medical …
Creating HIV risk profiles for men in South Africa: a latent class approach using cross-sectional survey data.
Gottert A, Pulerwitz J, Heck CJ, Cawood C, Mathur S. Gottert A, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020 Jun;23 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):e25518. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25518. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020. PMID: 32589340 Free PMC article.
Finally, the older low-risk class (20%; mean age 29) were more likely married/cohabiting, employed, and highly gender-equitable, with few partners and limited transactional relationships. Circumcision (status) was higher among the younger moderate-risk class than either hi …
Finally, the older low-risk class (20%; mean age 29) were more likely married/cohabiting, employed, and highly gender-equitable, with few pa …
Impact of male circumcision on risk of HIV infection in men in a changing epidemic context - systematic review and meta-analysis.
Farley TM, Samuelson J, Grabowski MK, Ameyan W, Gray RH, Baggaley R. Farley TM, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020 Jun;23(6):e25490. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25490. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020. PMID: 32558344 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: WHO/UNAIDS recommended Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 2007 based on systematic review of observational studies prior to 1999 and three randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ...Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision remains an importan …
INTRODUCTION: WHO/UNAIDS recommended Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in 2007 based on systematic review of observational s …
Population uptake of HIV testing, treatment, viral suppression, and male circumcision following a community-based intervention in Botswana (Ya Tsie/BCPP): a cluster-randomised trial.
Wirth KE, Gaolathe T, Pretorius Holme M, Mmalane M, Kadima E, Chakalisa U, Manyake K, Matildah Mbikiwa A, Simon SV, Letlhogile R, Mukokomani K, van Widenfelt E, Moyo S, Bennett K, Leidner J, Powis KM, Lebelonyane R, Alwano MG, Jarvis J, Dryden-Peterson SL, Kgathi C, Moore J, Bachanas P, Raizes E, Abrams W, Block L, Sento B, Novitsky V, El-Halabi S, Marukutira T, Mills LA, Sexton C, Pals S, Shapiro RL, Wang R, Lei Q, DeGruttola V, Makhema J, Essex M, Lockman S, Tchetgen Tchetgen EJ. Wirth KE, et al. Lancet HIV. 2020 Jun;7(6):e422-e433. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(20)30103-X. Lancet HIV. 2020. PMID: 32504575 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
We sought to determine whether a community-based intervention to identify and rapidly treat people living with HIV, and support male circumcision could increase population levels of HIV diagnosis, treatment, viral suppression, and male circumcision in …
We sought to determine whether a community-based intervention to identify and rapidly treat people living with HIV, and support male …
Circumcised men's perceptions, understanding and experiences of voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Nxumalo CT, Mchunu GG. Nxumalo CT, et al. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2020 May 19;62(1):e1-e8. doi: 10.4102/safp.v62i1.5083. S Afr Fam Pract (2004). 2020. PMID: 32501036 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has rolled out voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in response to recommendations that regions with a high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence adopt VMMC as an additional HIV prevention strategy. ...Ethical c …
BACKGROUND: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has rolled out voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in response to recommendati …
The past, present and future impact of HIV prevention and control on HPV and cervical disease in Tanzania: A modelling study.
Hall MT, Smith MA, Simms KT, Barnabas RV, Canfell K, Murray JM. Hall MT, et al. PLoS One. 2020 May 6;15(5):e0231388. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231388. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 32374729 Free PMC article.
METHODS: A deterministic transmission-dynamic compartment model of HIV and HPV infection and natural history was used to simulate the impact of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), anti-retroviral therapy (ART), and targeted pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on …
METHODS: A deterministic transmission-dynamic compartment model of HIV and HPV infection and natural history was used to simulate the impact …
Linkage of voluntary medical male circumcision clients to adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services through Smart-LyncAges project in Zimbabwe: a cohort study.
Makoni TM, Thekkur P, Takarinda KC, Xaba S, Ncube G, Zwangobani N, Samuelson J, Mangombe A, Mabaya S, Tapera T, Matambo R, Ameyan W, Mugurungi O. Makoni TM, et al. BMJ Open. 2020 May 4;10(5):e033035. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033035. BMJ Open. 2020. PMID: 32371506 Free PMC article.
The Smart-LyncAges project piloted in Bulawayo city and Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe established a referral system to link the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) clients to ASRH services provided at youth centres. Since its inception in 2016, there has bee …
The Smart-LyncAges project piloted in Bulawayo city and Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe established a referral system to link the voluntary m …
The effect of 90-90-90 on HIV-1 incidence and mortality in eSwatini: a mathematical modelling study.
Akullian A, Morrison M, Garnett GP, Mnisi Z, Lukhele N, Bridenbecker D, Bershteyn A. Akullian A, et al. Lancet HIV. 2020 May;7(5):e348-e358. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30436-9. Epub 2020 Feb 13. Lancet HIV. 2020. PMID: 32061317 Free PMC article.
We estimated the point prevalence of ART coverage among all HIV-infected individuals by age, sex, and year. Age-specific data on the prevalence of male circumcision from the SDHS and PHIA surveys were used as model inputs for traditional male circumcision …
We estimated the point prevalence of ART coverage among all HIV-infected individuals by age, sex, and year. Age-specific data on the prevale …
Case series of glans injuries during voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention - eastern and southern Africa, 2015-2018.
Lucas TJ, Toledo C, Davis SM, Watts DH, Cavanaugh JS, Kiggundu V, Thomas AG, Odoyo-June E, Bonnecwe C, Maringa TH, Martin E, Juma AW, Xaba S, Balachandra S, Come J, Canda M, Nyirenda R, Msungama W, Odek J, Lija GJI, Mlanga E, Zulu JE, O'Bra H, Chituwo O, Aupokolo M, Mali DA, Zemburuka B, Malaba KD, Ntsuape OC, Hines JZ. Lucas TJ, et al. BMC Urol. 2020 Apr 25;20(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s12894-020-00613-6. BMC Urol. 2020. PMID: 32334596 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision confers partial protection against heterosexual HIV acquisition among men. The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has supported > 18,900,000 voluntary medical male circumcisions (VMMC). Glans injuries ( …
BACKGROUND: Male circumcision confers partial protection against heterosexual HIV acquisition among men. The President's Emerg …
Urban-rural disparity in sociodemographic characteristics and sexual behaviors of HIV-positive adolescent girls and young women and their perspectives on their male sexual partners: A cross-sectional study in Zimbabwe.
Thior I, Rowley E, Mavhu W, Kruse-Levy N, Messner L, Falconer-Stout ZJ, Mugurungi O, Ncube G, Leclerc-Madlala S. Thior I, et al. PLoS One. 2020 Apr 23;15(4):e0230823. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230823. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 32324764 Free PMC article.
HIV positive AGYW in rural areas as compared to those in urban areas were older, less educated, more frequently married or cohabiting, had lower number of male sexual partners in their lifetime and in the last 12 months preceding the survey. ...In Zimbabwe, promotion of CV …
HIV positive AGYW in rural areas as compared to those in urban areas were older, less educated, more frequently married or cohabiting, had l …
The penile microbiota of Black South African men: relationship with human papillomavirus and HIV infection.
Onywera H, Williamson AL, Cozzuto L, Bonnin S, Mbulawa ZZA, Coetzee D, Ponomarenko J, Meiring TL. Onywera H, et al. BMC Microbiol. 2020 Apr 6;20(1):78. doi: 10.1186/s12866-020-01759-x. BMC Microbiol. 2020. PMID: 32252632 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: To date, the microbiota of the human penis has been studied mostly in connection with circumcision, HIV risk and female partner bacterial vaginosis (BV). These studies have shown that male circumcision reduces penile anaerobic bacteria, that great …
BACKGROUND: To date, the microbiota of the human penis has been studied mostly in connection with circumcision, HIV risk and female p …
Healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences of implementing voluntary medical male circumcision in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Nxumalo CT, Mchunu GG. Nxumalo CT, et al. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2020 Mar 30;12(1):e1-e10. doi: 10.4102/phcfm.v12i1.2253. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2020. PMID: 32242429 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an effective HIV prevention strategy prioritized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for regions of high HIV prevalence, South Africa (SA) and in particular KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is one of such regions. ...A …
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is an effective HIV prevention strategy prioritized by the World Health …
Does peer education go beyond giving reproductive health information? Cohort study in Bulawayo and Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe.
Mangombe A, Owiti P, Madzima B, Xaba S, Makoni TM, Takarinda KC, Timire C, Chimwaza A, Senkoro M, Mabaya S, Samuelson J, Ameyan W, Tapera T, Zwangobani N, Tripathy JP, Kumar AMV. Mangombe A, et al. BMJ Open. 2020 Mar 8;10(3):e034436. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034436. BMJ Open. 2020. PMID: 32152171 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Peer education is an intervention within the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC)-adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) linkages project in Bulawayo and Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe since 2016. ...Group counselling and rural location (aRR: ~0.52) a …
OBJECTIVE: Peer education is an intervention within the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC)-adolescent sexual reproduct …
Social representations of the prevention of heterosexual transmission of HIV among young Africans from five countries, 1997-2014.
Winskell K, Singleton R, Sabben G, Tiendrébéogo G, Obong'o C, Dia FL, Nkambule-Vilakati S, Mbakwem B, Stephenson R. Winskell K, et al. PLoS One. 2020 Mar 6;15(3):e0227878. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227878. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 32142515 Free PMC article.
The ABC trilogy (abstinence, be faithful, use a condom) has expanded to incorporate a range of biomedical prevention strategies, including voluntary medical male circumcision, pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, and treatment-as-prevention, and to accommodate struct …
The ABC trilogy (abstinence, be faithful, use a condom) has expanded to incorporate a range of biomedical prevention strategies, including v …
Spatial distribution and characteristics of HIV clusters in Ethiopia.
Ying R, Fekadu L, Schackman BR, Verguet S. Ying R, et al. Trop Med Int Health. 2020 Mar;25(3):301-307. doi: 10.1111/tmi.13356. Epub 2020 Jan 12. Trop Med Int Health. 2020. PMID: 31808592 Free PMC article.

Cluster 1 had higher rates of unsafe injections (4.9% vs. 2.2%, P < 0.001) and transactional sex (6.0% vs. 1.6%, P < 0.001) than non-cluster regions, but more male circumcision (98.5% vs. 91.3%, P < 0.001). Cluster 2 had higher levels of transactional sex (

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Cluster 1 had higher rates of unsafe injections (4.9% vs. 2.2%, P < 0.001) and transactional sex (6.0% vs. 1.6%, P < 0.001) than non-c

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Predicting the long-term impact of voluntary medical male circumcision on HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in Beijing, China.
Zhang C, Webb GF, Lou J, Shepherd BE, Qian HZ, Liu Y, Vermund SH. Zhang C, et al. AIDS Care. 2020 Mar;32(3):343-353. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1679704. Epub 2019 Oct 16. AIDS Care. 2020. PMID: 31619058 Free PMC article.
Compared with the baseline (lambda = 0.0001), we found the new HIV cases would reduce with the increase of coverage rates of the voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) among men who have sex wtih men (MSM). The higher the coverage rate, the lower the new HIV inc …
Compared with the baseline (lambda = 0.0001), we found the new HIV cases would reduce with the increase of coverage rates of the voluntary m …
Voluntary medical male circumcision and sexual practices among sexually active circumcised men in Mzuzu, Malawi: a cross-sectional study.
Chatsika ZJ, Kumitawa A, Samuel V, Azizi SC, Jumbe VC. Chatsika ZJ, et al. BMC Public Health. 2020 Feb 11;20(1):211. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8309-5. BMC Public Health. 2020. PMID: 32046686 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is one of the strategies being promoted to prevent sexual heterosexual transmission of HIV. ...The study estimated proportion of circumcised men engaging in risky sexual behaviors post-VMMC, assessed know …
BACKGROUND: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is one of the strategies being promoted to prevent sexual heterosexual …
Modelling impact and cost-effectiveness of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in 13 low-resource countries.
Pretorius C, Schnure M, Dent J, Glaubius R, Mahiane G, Hamilton M, Reidy M, Matse S, Njeuhmeli E, Castor D, Kripke K. Pretorius C, et al. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020 Feb;23(2):e25451. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25451. J Int AIDS Soc. 2020. PMID: 32112512 Free PMC article.
The base case assumed achievement of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS 90-90-90 antiretroviral therapy targets, 90% male circumcision coverage by 2020 and 90% efficacy and adherence levels for oral PrEP. ...
The base case assumed achievement of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS 90-90-90 antiretroviral therapy targets, 90% male …
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