The effectiveness of male circumcision for HIV prevention and effects on risk behaviors in a posttrial follow-up study

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Authors

Ron Gray · University of Baltimore

Godfrey Kigozi · Johns Hopkins University

Xiangrong Kong · Johns Hopkins University

Victor Ssempiija · Johns Hopkins University

Frederick Makumbi · Johns Hopkins University

Stephen Wattya · Johns Hopkins University

David Serwadda ·

Abstract

High effectiveness of male circumcision for HIV prevention was maintained for almost 5 years following trial closure. There was no self-selection or evidence of behavioral risk compensation associated with posttrial male circumcision acceptance.

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: AIDS

Volume 26, Issue 5, pp. 609-615

DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e3283504a3f

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