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Male Circumcision in Africa

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Regional/Multinational

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Bleeding and Blood Disorders in Clients of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention – Eastern and Southern Africa, 2015-2016.Hinkle LE, Toledo C, Grund JM, et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018 Mar 23;67(11):
Paper
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Economic Evaluations of Adult Male Circumcision for Prevention of Heterosexual
Acquisition of HIV in Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.
Uthman OA, Popoola TA, Uthman MM, Aremu O.
PLoS One. 2010 Mar 10;5(3):e9628
Paper

High complication rates challenge the implementation of male circumcision for HIV prevention
in Africa.
Kim HH, Goldstein M.
Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2008 Dec 23
Abstract

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Understanding the impact of male circumcision interventions on the spread of HIV in southern Africa.
Hallett TB, Singh K, Smith JA,et al
PLoS ONE. 2008 May 21;3(5):e2212.
Paper

Male circumcision : hope for HIV infection decrease in southern Africa.
Legeai C, Auvert B.
Med Sci (Paris). 2008 May;24(5):499-504
Abstract

Modelling the public health impact of male circumcision for HIV prevention in high prevalence
areas in Africa
Nagelkerke NJD, Moses S, Sake J de Vlas SJ, etc,
BMC Infectious Diseases 2007, 7:16 (13
Abstract

Acceptability of Male Circumcision for Prevention of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa:
A Review.
Westercamp N, Bailey RC.
AIDS Behav. 2006 Oct 20;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Potential Impact of Male Circumcision on HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Williams BG, Lloyd-Smith JO, Gouws E, rt al
PLoS Med. 2006 Jul 11;3(7):e262
Paper

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Male circumcision for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: who, what and when?
R White
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Poster

Male circumcision as HIV prevention tool in low-income countries: ethical challenges of
implementation
S. Rennie, A. Muula, D. Westreich, A. Norris Turner
(16IAC)
Abstract

Modelling the public health impact of male circumcision for HIV prevention
S. Moses, N.J.D. Nagelkerke, S.J. de Vlas, R.C. Bailey
(16IAC)
Abstract

Four cities modelling: #2 the dynamic impact of male circumcision and curable STIs on the
heterogeneity of HIV epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa – simulation results
K.K. Orroth, R.G. White, E.E. Freeman, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

A review of acceptability of male circumcision as a prevention strategy for HIV/AIDS in
sub-saharan Africa
N. Westercamp, R.C. Bailey
(16IAC)
Abstract

Modelling the effects of male circumcision on the heterogeneity of HIV spread in
Sub-Saharan Africa
K K Orroth, E E Freeman, R G White
(15IAC)
Abstract

Do male circumcision and sexual behaviour explain the heterogeneity of the spread
of HIV-1 in Africa?
B Auvert, B Ferry
(15IAC)
Abstract

Benin

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Male circumcision and HIV infection in four cities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Auvert B, Buve A, Lagarde E, Kahindo M
AIDS 2001 Aug;15 Suppl 4:S31-40
Abstract

Cameroon

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Male circumcision and HIV infection in four cities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Auvert B, Buve A, Lagarde E, Kahindo M
AIDS 2001 Aug;15 Suppl 4:S31-40
Abstract

Kenya

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

High complication rates challenge the implementation of male circumcision for HIV prevention in Africa.
Kim HH, Goldstein M.
Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2008 Dec 23
Abstract

Incremental role of male circumcision on a generalised HIV epidemic through its protective effect against
other sexually transmitted infections: from efficacy to effectiveness to population-level impact.
Boily MC, Desai K, Masse B, Gumel A.
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Oct;84 Suppl 2:ii28-34
Abstract

Male and Female Circumcision Associated With Prevalent HIV Infection in Virgins and
Adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania.
Brewer DD, Potterat JJ, Roberts JM Jr, Brody S.
Ann Epidemiol. 2007 Mar;17(3):217-226.
Abstract

Male circumcision for HIV prevention in young men in Kisumu, Kenya: a randomised
controlled trial.
Bailey RC, Moses S, Parker CB, et al
Lancet. 2007 Feb 24;369(9562):643-56.|
Abstract

Male Circumcision in Siaya and Bondo Districts, Kenya: Prospective Cohort Study to Assess
Behavioral Disinhibition Following Circumcision.
Agot KE, Kiarie JN, Nguyen HQ,
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Oct 2
Abstract

Independent Association of Hygiene, Socioeconomic Status, and Circumcision
With Reduced Risk of HIV Infection Among Kenyan Men.
Meier AS, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Holmes KK.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Jul 31;
Abstract

Female-to-Male Infectivity of HIV-1 among Circumcised and Uncircumcised Kenyan Men.
Baeten JM, Richardson BA, Lavreys L, et al
J Infect Dis. 2005 Feb 15;191(4):546-53.
Abstract

Risk of HIV-1 in rural Kenya: a comparison of circumcised and uncircumcised men.
Agot KE, Ndinya-Achola JO, Kreiss JK, Weiss NS.
Epidemiology. 2004 Mar;15(2):157-63.
Abstract

The acceptability of male circumcision to reduce HIV infections in Nyanza
Province, Kenya.
Bailey RC, Muga R, Poulussen R, Abicht H.
AIDS Care 2002 Feb;14(1):27-40
Abstract

Male circumcision and HIV infection in four cities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Auvert B, Buve A, Lagarde E, Kahindo M
AIDS 2001 Aug;15 Suppl 4:S31-40
Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Using male "traditional circumcision" as novel approaches for HIV prevention messages: experiences &
opportunities from the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya
F Sawe
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Poster

A randomized controlled trial of male circumcision to reduce HIV incidence in
Kisumu, Kenya: progress to date
R.C. Bailey, S. Moses, K. Agot, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Male circumcision in Siaya and Bondo districts, Kenya: a prospective cohort study to assess
behavioural disinhibition following circumcision
K. Agot, J. Kiarie, H. Nguyen, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Male circumcision and HIV infection risk among tea plantation residents in Kericho, Kenya:
incidence results after 1.5 years of follow-up
W.B. Sateren, C.T. Bautista, D.N. Shaffer, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Adult male circumcision in Kenya: safety and patient satisfaction
C J O Opeya, B O Ayieko, A Kawango,et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

A randomized controlled trial of male circumcision to reduce HIV incidence in Kisumu,
Kenya: preliminary baseline results
R C Bailey, S Moses, I W Maclean, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Lesotho

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Male and Female Circumcision Associated With Prevalent HIV Infection in Virgins and Adolescents
in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania.
Brewer DD, Potterat JJ, Roberts JM Jr, Brody S.
Ann Epidemiol. 2007 Mar;17(3):217-226.
Abstract

Malawi

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Acceptability of Male Circumcision for Prevention of HIV Infection in Malawi.
Ngalande RC, Levy J, Kapondo CP, et al
IDS Behav. 2006 May 31;
Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Knowledge, Beliefs And Attitudes About Male Circimcision In Four Districts Of
Malawi
R C Ngalande, R Bailey, J A Levy, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

South Africa

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL=TEXT ARTICLE
Association of the ANRS-12126 Male Circumcision Project with HIV Levels among Men in a South African Township: Evaluation of Effectiveness using Cross-sectional Surveys.
Auvert B, Taljaard D, Rech D, et al
PLoS Med. 2013 Sep;10(9):e1001509.
Paper
A cut above the rest: Traditional Male Circumcision and HIV Risk Among Xhosa men in Cape Town, South Africa.
Maughan-Brown BG, Venkataramani AS, Nattrass N,et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2011 Sep 8
Abstract

Male circumcision and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis:
observations in the aftermath of a randomised controlled trial for HIV prevention.
Sobngwi-Tambekou J, Taljaard D, Nieuwoudt M, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Dec 15.
Abstract

Male circumcision and its relationship to HIV infection in South Africa: results of a national
survey in 2002.
Connolly C, Simbayi LC, Shanmugam R, Nqeketo A.
S Afr Med J. 2008 Oct;98(10):789-94
Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Circumcision for HIV Prevention: Failure to Fully Account for Behavioral Risk
Compensation
Kalichman S, Eaton L, Pinkerton S
PLoS Medicine Vol. 4, No. 3, e138 doi:10.1371/
Commentary

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Circumcision for HIV Prevention: Authors’ Reply
Kahn JG, Marseille E, Auvert B
PLoS Medicine Vol. 4, No. 3, e146 doi:10.1371
Commentary

Circumcision for prevention against HIV: Marked seasonal variation in demand and potential
public sector readiness in Soweto, South Africa.
De Bruyn G, Smith MD, Gray GE, et al
Implement Sci. 2007 Jan 25;2(1):2
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cost-effectiveness of male circumcision for HIV prevention in a South African setting.
Kahn JG, Marseille E, Auvert B.
PLoS Med. 2006 Dec;3(12):e517.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Randomized, Controlled Intervention Trial of Male Circumcision for Reduction of HIV
Infection Risk: The ANRS 1265 Trial
Auvert B Taljaard D,Lagarde E
PLoS Med. 2005 Nov
Paper

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Cost-effectiveness of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa
J.G. Kahn, E. Marseille, B. Auvert, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

The potential benefits of expanded male circumcision programs in Africa: predicting
the population-level impact on heterosexual HIV transmission in Soweto
K. Mesesan, D.K. Owens, A.D. Paltiel
(16IAC)
Abstract

The ritual of male circumcision amongst indigenous people of South Africa: dealing with the
challenge of HIV/AIDS
A. Nqeketo
(16IAC)
Abstract

Laying the policy and programming framework for decision making at country level on the
potential role of male circumcision in comprehensive HIV prevention strategies
C. Hankins, I. De Zoysa, D. Alnwick, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Male circumcision and HIV/AIDS in South Africa: The role of traditional
authorities /initiation school leaders
A Nqeketo
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV and circumcision in South Africa
C A Connolly, O Shisana, L Simbayi, M Colvin
(15IAC)
Abstract

Swaziland

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

A pilot community-based program for addressing the growing demand for safe and affordable
male circumcision/male reproductive health services in Mbabane, Swaziland
D. Simelane, D. Halperin
(16IAC)
Abstract

Male circumcision and HIV transmission: changing concepts in Swaziland
A.E. Groeneveld, D. Halperin, L.T. Kanya
(16IAC)
Abstract

The potential impact of male circumcision on the AIDS epidemic in Africa
J.O. Lloyd-Smith, B.G. Williams, E. Gouws, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding male circumcision in the
Manzini (central) region of Swaziland
S. Tsela, D. Halperin
(16IAC)
Abstract

Tanzania

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Male and Female Circumcision Associated With Prevalent HIV Infection in Virgins
and Adolescents in Kenya, Lesotho, and Tanzania.
Brewer DD, Potterat JJ, Roberts JM Jr, Brody S.
Ann Epidemiol. 2007 Mar;17(3):217-226.
Abstract

Uganda

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Circumcision in HIV-infected men and its effect on HIV transmission to female partners in
Rakai, Uganda: a randomised controlled trial
Wawer MJ, Makumbi F, Kigozi G, et al
Lancet. 2009 Jul 18
Paper

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Ugandan effort to constrain HIV spread hampered by systemic and cultural obstacles
to male circumcision.
Kagumire R.
CMAJ. 2008 Nov 18;179(11):1119-20
Paper

Male circumcision for HIV prevention in men in Rakai, Uganda: a randomised trial.
Gray RH, Kigozi G, Serwadda D, et al
Lancet. 2007 Feb 24;369(9562):657-66
Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Men�s circumcision status and women’s risk of HIV: a longitudunal analysis
of Zimbabwean and Ugandan women
A. Norris Turner, C. Morrison, N. Padian, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

The traditional circumcision of men among the Gishu of Eastern Uganda. A critical look
C. Ukauwa
(16IAC)
Abstract

The importance of education in addressing HIV risk factors associated with traditional
circumcision practices among Bagisu community, Uganda
A K Kataami
(15IAC)
Abstract

Circumcision for HIV prevention; results of a pilot study in Rakai, Uganda
N Kiwanuka, R Gray, D Serwadda, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Zambia

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Making male circumcision services in Africa safe and available: programmatic implications
from a pilot project in Zambia
E. Otolorin, K. Like, R. Hughes, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Circumcision razor a preventive tool or a strategic vector in the transmission of HIV? –
a case of Zambia
K. Zulu, N.D. Bulawo, W. Zulu, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

Zimbabwe

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Men�s circumcision status and women’s risk of HIV: a longitudunal analysis
of Zimbabwean and Ugandan women
A. Norris Turner, C. Morrison, N. Padian, et al
(16IAC)
Abstract

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