Risk Compensation Is Not Associated with Male Circumcision in Kisumu, Kenya: A Multi-Faceted Assessment of Men Enrolled in a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Authors

Christine L. Mattson · Illinois Department of Public Health

Richard T. Campbell · University of Illinois Chicago

Robin L. Bailey · University of Illinois Chicago

Kawango Agot · Great Lakes University of Kisumu

J. Ndinya-Achola · University of Nairobi

Stephen Moses · University of Manitoba

Abstract

In the context of a RCT, circumcision did not result in increased HIV risk behavior. Continued monitoring and evaluation of risk compensation associated with circumcision is needed as evidence supporting its' efficacy is disseminated and MC is widely promoted for HIV prevention.

Topics & Keywords

Genital Health and Disease Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Urologic and reproductive health conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 3, Issue 6, pp. e2443-e2443

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002443

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