非洲男性环切术测量指标
作者：Kristin Chrouser, Eva Bazant, Linda Jin, Baldwin Kileo, et al. 来源：Journal of Urology 日期：2013-03-12
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Penile Measurements in Tanzanian Males: Guiding Circumcision Device Design and Supply Forecasting
Abstract
Purpose
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) has been shown to reduce men’s risk of HIV infection through heterosexual intercourse by ~60% in clinical trials and 73% in post-trial follow-up. In 2007, WHO and UNAIDS recommended countries with low circumcision rates and high HIV prevalence expand VMMC programs as part of their national HIV prevention strategies. Devices for adult/adolescent male circumcision could accelerate the pace of VMMC scale-up. Detailed penile measurements of African males are required for device development and supply size forecasting.
Materials and Methods
Consenting males undergoing VMMC at three health facilities in Tanzania’s Iringa region underwent measurement of the glans, shaft and foreskin of the penis. Age, Tanner stage, height and weight were recorded. Measurements were analyzed by age categories. Correlations between penile parameters and height, weight and body mass index (BMI) were calculated.
Results
In 253 Tanzanian males ages 10–47 years, the mean (SD) penile length of adults was 11.5 (1.6) cm; shaft circumference was 8.7 (0.9) cm; and glans circumference was 8.8 (0.9) cm. As expected, given the variability of puberty, measurements of younger males varied significantly. Glans circumference was highly correlated with height (r=0.80, p<.001) and weight (r=0.81, p<.001). Stretched foreskin diameter was moderately correlated with height (r=0.68, p<.001) and weight (r=0.71, p<.001).
Conclusions
This descriptive study provides penile measurements of males seeking VMMC services in Iringa, Tanzania. It is the first study in a sub-Saharan African population that provides sufficiently detailed glans and foreskin dimensions to inform VMMC device development and size forecasting.
http://www.jurology.com/article/S0022-5347(13)03532-5/abstract
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