Male circumcision is believed to reduce the risk of being infected with HIV/AIDS in several sub-Saharan African countries .
Gallup just released a survey conducted to assess the belief and the practice of male circumcision in this region.
The numbers:
Bottom Line
Although improved levels of education about HIV/AIDS do not necessarily change behaviors, the likelihood of change without education is low. Therefore, investment in effective education programs about circumcision should be increased and designed in such a way that those with lower levels of education hear and understand the message: circumcision reduces the chance of being infected with HIV.
