The purpose of this paper is to share communities’ response to an evaluation of a short-term communication strategy for the prevention of HIV in seven health districts of Botswana. Data were obtained from thirty six focus groups from urban and rural settings of Botswana. Ethical clearance was obtained from Ministry of Health and from participants. Data were analysed using content analysis for themes and categories. The results of the study indicate that communities’ response to the communication strategy was generally positive. Communication strategies that participants were exposed to included health education in health facilities, radio, television, billboards, road shows, traditional community public gatherings, posters, newspapers, and workshops. The most preferred were face-to-face strategies such as health facility talks, workshops, road shows and public meetings which provide opportunity for on-spot clarification. The findings of the study underscore the sensitivity of male circumcision and the need for health care providers to consider the ethical implications of their approach to different sectors of the community. With due acknowledgement of the study’s limitations, the findings can guide health care providers in providing information about circumcision, in counseling those who are considering circumcision and those who are not eligible for treatment, and in dispelling misconceptions surrounding male circumcision.

HIV/AIDS Prevention, Communication Strategy, Male Circumcision Botswana