Field evaluation of the safety, acceptability, and feasibility of early infant male circumcision using the AccuCirc device.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As countries scale up adult voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV prevention, they are looking ahead to long term sustainable strategies, including introduction of early infant male circumcision (EIMC). Although a number of devices for EIMC are prequalified by the World Health Organization, evaluation of additional devices can provide policy-makers and clinicians the information required to make informed decisions. We undertook a field evaluation of the safety and acceptability of the AccuCirc device in Kisumu County, Kenya.

Methods

Procedures were performed by four trained clinicians in two public facilities. Participants were recruited from surrounding public health facilities through informational talks at antenatal clinics, maternity wards, and ma

SUBMITTER: Bailey RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5812570 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature