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==Early research==
==Early research==


Hrdy (1987) identified numerous African cultural practices other than circumcision or non-circumcision that would contribute to the spread of HIV infection<ref name="hrdy1987">{{REFjournal
Hrdy (1987) identified numerous African cultural practices other than circumcision or non-circumcision that would contribute to the spread of HIV infection. Such factors include:
* Female circumcision and infibulation.
* Promiscuity.
* Homesexuality and anal intercourse.
* Practices resulting in exposure to blood.
* Practices involving the use of shared instruments.
* Contact with non-human primates.<ref name="hrdy1987">{{REFjournal
  |last=Hrdy
  |last=Hrdy
  |first=Danniel B
  |first=Danniel B