Ethical analysis of male circumcision as a HIV/AIDS prevention strategy
- VernacularTitle:男性包皮环切作为艾滋病预防策略的伦理规范分析
- Author:
Ping CEN
;
Xiaobo YANG
;
Wei DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Male Circumcision;
HIV;
Ethics
- From:
Chinese Journal of AIDS & STD
2006;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In 2008,the Ministry of Health,UNAIDS and the World Health Organization held a press conference,stating that sexual transmission had become a major route of transmission in China.Epidemiological research has shown that circumcision can be efficacious for males in reducing their risk of HIV acquisition via heterosexual activity.This article analyzes male circumcision as a HIV/AIDS prevention strategy from medical,public health and ethical perspectives.
