Guideline on the use of devices for adult male circumcision for HIV prevention

This guideline provides an evidence-based recommendation on the use of adult male circumcision devices for HIV prevention in public health programmes in high HIV prevalence, resource-limited settings. It also presents key programmatic considerations for the introduction and use of these devices in p...

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Main Authors: Mugrditchian, Doris S. (Author), Farley, Tim (Author), Samuelson, Julia (Author)
Corporate Author: World Health Organization Department of HIV/AIDS
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Geneva World Health Organization October 2013, 2013
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This guideline provides an evidence-based recommendation on the use of adult male circumcision devices for HIV prevention in public health programmes in high HIV prevalence, resource-limited settings. It also presents key programmatic considerations for the introduction and use of these devices in public health HIV prevention programmes. The primary audiences are policy- and decision-makers, programme managers, health-care providers, donors and implementing agencies. The guideline was developed according to the WHO standards and requirements for guideline development. The process involved internal and external consultations with technical experts, national programme managers, consumer advocates and an evidence review methodologist. Two complementary annexes are also available
Item Description:Title from PDF title page. - "Principal writers were Doris Mugrditchian, Tim Farley, and Julia Samuelson"--Acknowledgements
Physical Description:1 PDF file (54 pages) illustration
ISBN:9789241506267