Abstract:
Public health initiatives in Zambia encourage the uptake of early infant male circumcision (EIMC) as an HIV prevention strategy. This study assessed EIMC parental decision-making during perinatal care in Lusaka, Zambia, focusing on the influence of sociodemographic factors, family, and friends. A longitudinal pilot perinatal intervention, Like Father Like Son (LFLS), was implemented among 300 couples attending antenatal clinics in four urban community health centers. Participants were assessed postpartum regarding subsequent EIMC decisions. Partners, religion, and marital status were associated with the EIMC decision-making. Large scale EIMC promotion interventions that target both parents during perinatal care should be explored.
摘要:
赞比亚的公共卫生举措鼓励将早期婴儿男性包皮环切术(EIMC)作为艾滋病毒预防策略。这项研究评估了卢萨卡围产期护理期间EIMC父母的决策,赞比亚,关注社会人口因素的影响,家庭,和朋友。纵向试点围产期干预,像父亲一样的儿子(LFLS),在四个城市社区卫生中心的300对夫妇中实施了产前检查。对参与者进行产后评估,了解随后的EIMC决策。合作伙伴,宗教,婚姻状况与EIMC决策相关。应探索在围产期护理期间针对父母双方的大规模EIMC促进干预措施。