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. 2010 Dec 16;5(12):e15552.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0015552.

Male circumcision in the general population of Kisumu, Kenya: beliefs about protection, risk behaviors, HIV, and STIs

Matthew Westercamp  1 , Robert C Bailey, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Michele Montandon, Zachary Kwena, Craig R Cohen
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Male circumcision in the general population of Kisumu, Kenya: beliefs about protection, risk behaviors, HIV, and STIs

Matthew Westercamp et al. PLoS One. .

Abstract

Using a population-based survey we examined the behaviors, beliefs, and HIV/HSV-2 serostatus of men and women in the traditionally non-circumcising community of Kisumu, Kenya prior to establishment of voluntary medical male circumcision services. A total of 749 men and 906 women participated. Circumcision status was not associated with HIV/HSV-2 infection nor increased high risk sexual behaviors. In males, preference for being or becoming circumcised was associated with inconsistent condom use and increased lifetime number of sexual partners. Preference for circumcision was increased with understanding that circumcised men are less likely to become infected with HIV.

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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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