Table 2 Acceptability of MC for HIV prevention among men in Papua New Guinea
Reasons why MC considered acceptable | Reasons why MC considered unacceptable |
|---|---|
• MC prevents HIV and STIs | • MC would promote sexual risk compensation |
• MC improves penile health and hygiene | • MC is culturally inappropriate |
• MC is culturally appropriate | • MC goes against religious beliefs |
• MC increases sexual pleasure | • There is not enough PNG-specific research evidence |
|  | • There are other, more effective methods |
|  | • MC is a gender-biased prevention |
|  | • MC would be a burden on the PNG health system |