Male circumcision and susceptibility to HIV infection among men in Tanzania

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Authors

M. Urassa · National Institute for Medical Research

Raphael Isingo · Royal Tropical Institute

Abstract

Male circumcision has a protective effect against HIV infection in this population, which may be stronger in urban areas and roadside settlements than in the rural areas. Ethnic group and religious denomination are no longer the sole determinants of male circumcision.

Topics & Keywords

Genital Health and Disease Urologic and reproductive health conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: AIDS

Volume 11, Issue 3, pp. 73-80

DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199703110-00002

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