Acceptability of Infant Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention
Author Information
Author(s): Mugwanya Kenneth K., Whalen Christopher, Celum Connie, Nakku-Joloba Edith, Katabira Elly, Baeten Jared M.
Primary Institution: Infectious Diseases Institute, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Hypothesis
What are the perceptions and attitudes of HIV serodiscordant couples towards infant male circumcision for HIV prevention?
Conclusion
A high proportion of men and women in Ugandan heterosexual HIV serodiscordant partnerships were willing to have their male children circumcised for eventual HIV prevention benefits.
Supporting Evidence
- 90.2% of male partners and 94.6% of female partners expressed interest in circumcision for their male children.
- 79.9% of men and 87.6% of women with uncircumcised male children expressed interest in circumcision.
- Couples showed high agreement on the decision to circumcise their male children.
Takeaway
Most parents in Uganda want to circumcise their baby boys to help prevent HIV when they grow up.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted among heterosexual HIV serodiscordant couples in Kampala, Uganda, assessing their perceptions and attitudes about medical circumcision for male children.
Potential Biases
The study population included primarily research-experienced couples, which may not represent the general population.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design and non-probability sampling may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The median age was 37 years for men and 31 years for women; most couples were married and cohabiting.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.004 for circumcised men and p=0.03 for HIV positive men regarding interest in circumcision.
Confidence Interval
95% CI 83.0–90.4 for within-couple agreement.
Statistical Significance
p≤0.05
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