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This study was conducted to determine the role of male circumcision as a preventive measure for HIV/AIDS transmission in Iringa Municipality. Cross-sectional descriptive study design was used for this study where a sample of 50 respondents was involved. Purposive sampling technique was used because it enabled the researcher to include only the respondents that were needed for the study. Data collections were done by distributing questionnaires to the selected members of the community and were analyzed using SPSS program version 20 and Ms-Excel 2007.The findings indicated that 54% of the respondents view male circumcision cannot be the approach for prevent HIV/AIDS while 30% said male circumcision can be as the measure to prevent HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, results indicated that 38% of the respondents support contribution of MC to the reduction of HIV/AIDS transmission, 20% did not support the practice but call for sensitization and 42% said males should seek for MC themselves.
The results also depict that 54% of the respondents perceived MC to help cleansing unwanted dirtiness, 16% indicated that MC reduces HIV/AIDS infections, 18% of the respondents considered that being circumcised makes someone feel free and comfortable during sexual intercourse. In addition, 8% of the respondents indicated that MC helps to reduce the risks of contracting STIs while 4% indicated that they are not aware of any benefits of MC. Therefore the results of this study have also laid down potential details on the extent to which the male circumcision is considered as the appropriate practice in preventing males against sexually transmitted infections. It also indicated that the community should not mix the existing facts about full protection available against HIV infections. |
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