Acceptability of early infant male circumcision as an HIV prevention intervention in Zimbabwe: a qualitative perspective.

Acceptability of early infant male circumcision as an HIV prevention intervention in Zimbabwe: a qualitative perspective.

BACKGROUND: Early infant male circumcision (EIMC) is simpler, safer and more cost-effective than adult circumcision. In sub-Saharan Africa, there are concerns about acceptability of EIMC which could affect uptake. In 2009 a quantitative survey of 2,746 rural Zimbabweans (aged 18-44) indicated that 6...

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Main Authors:	Webster Mavhu, Karin Hatzold, Susan M Laver, Judith Sherman, Brenda R Tengende, Collin Mangenah, Lisa F Langhaug, Graham Hart, Frances M Cowan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:	PLoS ONE
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3288096?pdf=render

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