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Published in: Implementation Science 1/2007

Open Access 01-12-2007 | Short report

Circumcision for prevention against HIV: marked seasonal variation in demand and potential public sector readiness in Soweto, South Africa

Authors: Guy de Bruyn, Martin D Smith, Glenda E Gray, James A McIntyre, Russell Wesson, Gary Dos Passos, Neil A Martinson

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

The public sector delivery of male circumcision in the only public sector hospital in Soweto, South Africa was examined to gauge local capacity to deliver this procedure as an intervention for prevention of HIV acquisition. During the period from July 1998 to March 2006, approximately 360 procedures were performed per annum. Striking seasonal variations and the relatively few procedures performed may create challenges for program planning, if male circumcision is increased to a level required to have an impact on the incidence of HIV among this population.
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Metadata
Title
Circumcision for prevention against HIV: marked seasonal variation in demand and potential public sector readiness in Soweto, South Africa
Authors
Guy de Bruyn
Martin D Smith
Glenda E Gray
James A McIntyre
Russell Wesson
Gary Dos Passos
Neil A Martinson
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Implementation Science / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-2-2

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