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October 7, 2025Open Access

Examining the association between male circumcision and the prevalence of self-reported sexually transmitted infections among adolescent boys and men (15-49 old) in Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

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Higher odds of self-reported STIs was found post VMMC scale-up, indicating limited overall impact on STI rates.
STI prevalence increased from 5.3% to 8.2% following VMMC implementation, highlighting a significant public health concern.
Analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys utilized multilevel logistic regression to understand circumcision effects on STIs.
Findings emphasize the need for comprehensive sexual health strategies to address high STI rates among young men.

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Analysis reveals no individual link between male circumcision and STIs, suggesting gaps in prevention strategies.

Vanhamel et al. (2025) studied this question.

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