Publications

The Clearinghouse on Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention provides links to publications with information on best practices, lessons learned, and research on male circumcision for HIV prevention. It also contains examples of tools that exemplify effective practices, links to websites, and other resources that provide further information on issues related to HIV prevention.

Resources database

This database, browsable by subject, type of material, author, or entire list, contains citations for scientific journal articles, book chapters, monographs and other evidence-based materials on male circumcision. You may browse by:

• Subject area (cultural issues, quality assurance, ethics, costing, etc.)
• Type of material (service delivery tools, guidance documents, Powerpoint presentations, training materials, M&E tools)
• Entire list
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Key materials

Below are key contributions to the study and programming of male circumcision for HIV prevention. Click on each link to learn more.

• Programme implementation: WHO/UNAIDS New Data on Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention: Policy and Programme Implications (2007, PDF, 1.11 MB)

• Research: A summary of the three recent randomised controlled trials (RCTs) showing that circumcised men have at least a 60 percent reduced risk of acquiring HIV from infected women, compared to uncircumcised men.
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• Advocacy: A New Way to Protect Against HIV? Understanding the Results of Male Circumcision Studies for AIDS Prevention (2007, PDF, 268 KB)

Links to other HIV prevention resources

Click here to learn about other resources and links to other databases, as well as links to key male circumcision and HIV websites.

Case studies

Click here for a list of male circumcision-related case studies.

Meeting reports

Click here for reports of international and regional meetings on male circumcision for HIV prevention.

Statistics & maps

Click here for maps and statistics. These materials show the current prevalence of male circumcision in specific regions, countries and more.

How to order publications on male circumcision

Click here for publication ordering information.

Client education materials
Click here to review materials that offer information about the risks and limitations for men who are considering the procedure; important questions to consider for men both before and after undergoing the procedure; how women can support their male partners; and the precautions that men should take to ensure good health.

Mass media materials
Click here for mass media materials that aim to ensure comprehension of safe male circumcision for HIV prevention. All of these materials highlight the need for adherence to safer sexual behaviour, because male circumcision does not provide 100 percent protection against HIV.