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Circumcision and Hiv

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is widely used as a medical procedure, to prevent and treat certain medical conditions, including reduction of HIV transmission rates. Research has found that male circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 60%, as well as reduce t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2324-7339 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is widely used as a medical procedure, to prevent and treat certain medical conditions, including reduction of HIV transmission rates. Research has found that male circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 60%, as well as reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted infections. By decreasing the spread of disease, circumcision can improve overall public health and enhance the quality of life for individuals around the world. Additionally, circumcision can provide psychological benefits, as some males may view it as a form of preventative healthcare.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Clinical Research In HIV AIDS And Prevention (ISSN 2324-7339).

Journal editorial board
Manoj Sarma · United States Mohammed Merzah · Hungary Marta Talavera · Spain

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