Male circumcision coverage, knowledge, and attitudes after 4-years of program scale-up in Rakai, Uganda
Kong, X.; Ssekasanvu, J.; Kigozi, G.; Lutalo, T.; Nalugoda, F.; Serwadda, D.; Wawer, M.; Gray, R.
AIDS and behavior 18(5): 880-884
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1573-3254 PMID: 24633740 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-014-0740-0Document Number: 624552
We assessed medical male circumcision (MMC) coverage and knowledge and attitudes toward MMC adoption in men in Rakai, Uganda after 4 years of scale-up. MMC prevalence only reached 28 %, with an annual increase of 4 %. Prevalence was lower in men not using condoms or having never received HIV testing and counseling. Over 95 % of uncircumcised men knew the health benefits of and places offering MMC, but only 27 % were willing to adopt MMC. Main reasons for non-acceptance were fear of pain or injury. The data suggest MMC uptake in Rakai has been suboptimal and demand generation is key for scale-up.
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