[afro-nets] Cochrane Review: Circumcision does protect men from contracting HIV

["Brian Pazvakavambwa" <PazvakavambwaB@zw.afro.who.int>]

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Male circumcision for prevention of heterosexual acquisition of HIV in men Cochrane Review by Siegfried N, Muller M, Volmink J, Deeks J, Egger M, Low N, Weiss H, Walker S, Williamson P

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Authors' conclusions

There is strong evidence that medical male circumcision reduces the acquisition of HIV by heterosexual men by between 38% and 66% over 24 months. Incidence of adverse events is very low, indicating that male circumcision, when conducted under these conditions, is a safe procedure. Inclusion of male circumcision into current HIV prevention measures guidelines is warranted, with further research required to assess the feasibility, desirability, and cost-effectiveness of implementing the procedure within local contexts.

For more, please visit the WHO Reproductive Health Library webpage on Male Circumcision:
http://www.who.int/rhl/hiv_aids/cd003362/en/index.html

You can also download the full Cochrane Review at:
http://www.who.int/entity/rhl/reviews/CD003362.pdf

Regards,

Dr Brian Pazvakavambwa
WHO AFRO IST/ESA
Harare, Zimbabwe
mailto:pazvakavambwab@who.int