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AIDS Care
Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume 24, 2012 - Issue 1
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Acceptability of neonatal male circumcision in Lusaka, Zambia

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Pages 12-19 | Received 27 Dec 2010, Accepted 05 May 2011, Published online: 16 Jun 2011
 

Abstract

Neonatal male circumcision (NMC) is being scaled up in Zambia and elsewhere in Southern Africa as a long-term HIV prevention strategy. We conducted 12 focus group discussions with 129 parents and grandparents in Lusaka, recruited from two sites providing free NMC services and information about NMC, to explore the acceptability of circumcising newborn boys. Most participants recognized the benefits of circumcision for HIV prevention, and the advantages of circumcising their children and grandchildren at a young age. Fear of negative outcomes, concerns about pain, and issues around cultural identity may challenge NMC uptake. To effectively promote the service, the upper age limit for NMC must be emphasized, and fathers must be targeted by messaging campaigns.

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge Melissa Jaffray, Ketty Lwabila, Lucy Milambo, Valentine Phiri, Anna Kaluba, Francis Chato, Juliet Mpundu, Prisca Mwaba, and Fresher Maphiri, for their help in recruiting participants and coordinating the focus groups for this study.

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