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Measurement of HIV Risk to Create Demand for Safe Male Circumcision

Uganda968 participantsStarted 2014-11

Plain-language summary

The study is aimed at testing whether use of a new index to measure risk for HIV in the context of HIV testing and counseling will increase demand for safe male circumcision (SMC) services among HIV-negative non-muslim men in Rakai. We will also study whether use of the index leads to positive sexual behavioral modifications among men. The study will also measure acceptability of the index among men.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 49 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Uncircumcised, non-muslim, HIV-negative, sexually active in the previous 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Refuses HIV testing, not willing to stay in Rakai for at least 6 months following enrollment or unwilling to be traced

What they're measuring

Circumcision status as reported on a questionnaire and confirmed by examination

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02775357

SponsorRakai Health Sciences Program

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06

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