A comparison of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among circumcised and uncircumcised adult males in Rustenburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

A comparison of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among circumcised and uncircumcised adult males in Rustenburg, South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background South Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown to be effective in preventing HIV and STIs, but data are scarce on the protective effect of circumcision in high-risk populations such as migrant miners. The objective...

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Main Authors: Blanchard Mbay Iyemosolo, Tawanda Chivese, Tonya M. Esterhuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Male circumcision
Traditional circumcision
High-risk population
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
South Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10509-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10509-1

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