title: Male Circumcision Rates in Patients From a Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic in Southern Florida and Acceptability of Circumcision Among Hispanics.
abstract: The objectives of this study were assessment of the prevalence of male circumcision (MC) among patients attending the Miami-Dade County (MDC) sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) clinic and exploration of attitudes of MC among Hispanic STD clinic attendees. Prevalence of MC was assessed by a review of 500 clinic records. Attitudes toward MC were explored during focus group sessions. The overall rate of MC was 27%. Men associated acceptability of MC with sexual performance, their partner's anticipated responses to MC, and scientific proof of STD protection; whereas women focused on experiences with previous partners and hygiene. We found a low rate of circumcision in males attending the MDC STD clinic. Approximately half of the Hispanic men and women in focus groups also found MC acceptable or desirable.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Jose G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Castro
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Deborah L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Maria R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: López
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Weiss
keywords: HIV prevention; Hispanics; STD; circumcision