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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

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