An economic evaluation of an intervention to increase demand for medical male circumcision among men aged 25-49 years in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies estimate that circumcising men between the ages of 20-30 years who have exhibited previous risky sexual behaviour could reduce overall HIV prevalence. Demand creation strategies for medical male circumcision (MMC) targeting men in this age group may significantly impact these prevalence rates.

Objectives

The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of an implementation science, pre-post study designed to increase the uptake of male circumcision for ages 25-49 at a fixed MMC clinic located in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Methods

A health care provider perspective was utilised to collect all costs. Costs were compared between the standard care scenario of routine outreach strategies and a full intervention stra

SUBMITTER: Holmes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8520207 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature