Religion, culture and the male cut in Asia
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Abstract:
The implications of male circumcision (MC) research for HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) prevention strategies in South and South-East Asia are discussed. Research findings indicate that circumcised men have a lower risk of HIV-1 infection than uncircumcised men.
Authors:
Gopal, R.
Country:
Bangladesh
,
Cambodia
,
Indonesia
,
Papua New Guinea
,
Pakistan
,
Philippines
,
Thailand
Category:
Policy
End Page:
15
Serial number:
3
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
health services
,
culture
,
religion
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2009
Region:
South Asia
,
Southeast Asia
Right:
© 2009 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
14
Title:
Religion, culture and the male cut in Asia