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STUDY TITLE Situation analysis of Male circumcision in Malawi
SUMMARY The main objective of the situation analysis was to generate relevant data that could be used to inform and guide initiatives to promote male circumcision as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy in Malawi The specific objectives of the situation analysis were: 1. To determine current rates, service providers and behaviours that determine current and future male circumcision practice in Malawi 2. To explore knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of people in Malawi about male circumcision in general and as an HIV prevention strategy. 3. To assess the acceptability of introducing male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy in both circumcising and non-circumcising communities in Malawi. 4. To investigate the feasibility of implementing a male circumcision strategy for HIV prevention in Malawi. 5. To provide recommendations on whether male circumcision should be adopted as one of the strategies for HIV prevention in Malawi. Final report for the Situation analysis of Male circumcision. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262062700_Final_report_for_the_Situation_analysis_of_Male_circumcision [accessed May 5, 2017].
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Mfutso-Bengo Joseph Prof
STATUS completed
PERIOD 2010-05-11 to 2011-05-22