Public Health Strategies to Address Asian Men’s Health Needs

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seng Fah Tong ◽  
Wah Yun Low
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Public Health Strategies

scholarly journals The role of self-care interventions on men’s health-seeking behaviours to advance their sexual and reproductive health and rights

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjulaa Narasimhan ◽  
Carmen H. Logie ◽  
Kevin Moody ◽  
Jonathan Hopkins ◽  
Oswaldo Montoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background Self-care interventions are influencing people’s access to, expectation and understanding of healthcare beyond formal health delivery systems. In doing so, self-care interventions could potentially improve health-seeking behaviours. While many men proactively engage in maintaining and promoting their health, the focus on men’s health comes from the recognition, at least partially, that male socialization and social norms can induce men and boys to have a lower engagement in institutionalized public health entities and systems around their sexual and reproductive health and rights, that could impact negatively on themselves, their partners and children. Main text A research agenda could consider the ways that public health messaging and information on self care practices for sexual and reproductive health and rights could be tailored to reflect men’s lived realities and experiences. Three examples of evidence-based self-care interventions related to sexual and reproductive health and rights that men can, and many do, engage in are briefly discussed: condom use, HIV self-testing and use of telemedicine and digital platforms for sexual health. We apply four core elements that contribute to health, including men’s health (people-centred approaches, quality health systems, a safe and supportive enabling environment, and behaviour-change communication) to each intervention where further research can inform normative guidance. Conclusion Engaging men and boys and facilitating their participation in self care can be an important policy intervention to advance global sexual and reproductive health and rights goals. The longstanding model of men neglecting or even sabotaging their wellbeing needs to be replaced by healthier lifestyles, which requires understanding how factors related to social support, social norms, power, academic performance or employability conditions, among others, influence men’s engagement with health services and with their own self care practices.

scholarly journals Impacts of a Documentary about Masculinity and Men’s Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1604-1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kylie King ◽  
Marisa Schlichthorst ◽  
Lennart Reifels ◽  
Louise Keogh ◽  
Matthew J. Spittal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Public Health Interventions ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
The Relationship

As part of a larger study, we developed a three-part documentary called Man Up that explored the relationship between masculinity, mental health, and suicide. In this study, we examine in detail the qualitative feedback provided by those who viewed Man Up, in order to gain a more in-depth understanding of its impact on them. A total of 169 participants provided qualitative feedback via an online survey 4 weeks after viewing Man Up. We examined their opinions about the show and whether they reported any changes in their attitudes and/or behaviors as a result of watching it. All the men who provided feedback on Man Up were overwhelmingly positive about it. The majority reported significant and profound impacts of viewing the documentary. They reported being more aware of others, more willing to help others, and more open about their emotions and problems, as well as demonstrating associated behavioral changes related to helping others and being more emotionally expressive. The data presented here demonstrate the potential for men’s health outcomes to be positively impacted by novel, media-based public health interventions.

scholarly journals How do men’s magazines talk about penises?

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Owen ◽  
Christine Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Discursive Analysis ◽  
Men's Magazines

Constructions of masculinity have shifted and changed but the central role of the penis has remained firm. Yet, despite the implications for sexual health, there has been very little research on discourses around penises. The messages men receive about their manhood is apparent in articles in men’s magazines. We conducted a discursive analysis of the ways in which penises were discussed in four market leading UK titles: Loaded, Men’s Health, GQ and Attitude. Two broad discourses were identified, termed Laddish and Medicalised, both of which create fear-ridden spaces where men are bombarded with unachievable masculine ideals and traumatic examples of mutilated members. We discuss how health psychologists could use the findings to communicate with men about their sexual health needs using this channel.

scholarly journals The Australian Male Policy: Unfinished Business

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (SP1) ◽  
pp. e50-e56
Author(s):  
John Macdonald
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Unfinished Business ◽  
Preliminary Step ◽  
Male Health ◽  
The Social

This comment on the Australian Male Health Policy draws on the framework suggested by Buse, May and Walt which suggests that insights can be achieved by looking at the content, context, process and actors involved.1 As a preliminary step in such analysis, these three elements are briefly looked at. This allows for acknowledgement of some of the strengths of the policy, not least of all its focus on the social determinants of men’s health, a framework often applied to other subpopulations, but rarely to men. On another positive note, the policy led to the funding of a national men’s health longitudinal study and support for the Men’s Shed movement. I also highlight the benefits of the community consultations which occurred, which allowed men from across the country to express their views on men’s health needs. Mention is made of the Brazilian Men’s Health Policy and the Irish Men’s Health Policy and Action Plan from which lessons could be learned.

Men's health, inequalities and policy: contradictions, masculinities and public health in England

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 475-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Williams ◽  
Steve Robertson ◽  
Alistair Hewison
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health

scholarly journals Atividade física nos programas de promoção à saúde do homem

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisca Bruna Arruda Aragão ◽  
Elaynne Silva de Oliveira ◽  
Jacira do Nascimento Serra ◽  
Andréa Dias Reis ◽  
Emanuel Péricles Salvador
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Web Of Knowledge

RESUMOObjetivo: buscou-se analisar os programas que incluem a atividade física como ferramenta para a promoção à saúde do homem. Método: trata-se de uma revisão de literatura, tipo revisão integrativa, realizada a partir de buscas nas bases de dados Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Knowledge, LILACS, SPORTDiscus e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Apresentaram-se os resultados em forma de tabelas e figuras. Resultados: encontrou-se um total de 720 estudos, entretanto somente 15 corresponderam aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Verifica-se que esses estudos compreenderam amostras de pessoas com idades entre 18 e 59 anos e que a abordagem mais predominante foi a qualitativa, analisando a baixa adesão do sexo masculino aos serviços de saúde; todavia, a atividade física foi considerada uma estratégia de promoção à saúde dos homens. Conclusão: conclui-se que, embora existam estratégias de promoção à saúde do homem, a adesão da população masculina continua desafiadora, fazendo-se, portanto, necessária a inclusão de atividades físicas nos programas de saúde do homem. Descritores: Saúde do Homem; Exercício; Saúde Pública; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Atividade Motora; Cuidados de Enfermagem.ABSTRACT Objective: it was sought to analyze programs that include physical activity as a tool for the promotion of human health. Method: This is an integrative literature review based on searches in the following databases: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Knowledge, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, and Virtual Health Library. Tables and figures are presented. Results: a total of 720 studies were found, but only 15 met the inclusion criteria. It was verified that these studies comprised samples of people between the ages of 18 and 59 years and that the most predominant approach was qualitative, and the articles analyzed the low adherence of men to health services. However, physical activity was considered a strategy for promotion of men's health. Conclusion: it is concluded that, although there are strategies to promote the health of men, the adherence of the male population remains challenging, making it necessary to include physical activities in programs aimed at men’s health. Descriptors: Men’s Health; Exercise; Public health; Primary Health Care; Motor Activity; Nursing Care.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los programas que incluyen la actividad física como herramienta para la promoción de la salud del hombre. Método: se trata de una revisión de la literatura, clasificada como revisión integradora, conducida mediante búsquedas en las bases de datos Cochrane Library, MEDLINE vía PubMed, Web of Knowledge, LILACS, SPORTDiscus y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud. Los resultados se presentaron en forma de tablas y figuras. Resultados: se encontró un total de 720 estudios; sin embargo, solo 15 correspondían a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se comprueba que estos estudios abarcaron muestras de personas de entre 18 y 59 años y que el enfoque más prevalente era cualitativo, analizando la baja adhesión del sexo masculino a los servicios de salud; sin embargo, la actividad física se consideró una estrategia de promoción de la salud de los hombres. Conclusión: se concluye que, aunque existen estrategias para promover la salud del hombre, la adhesión de la población masculina sigue siendo desafiante, por lo que es necesario incluir las actividades físicas en los programas de salud del hombre. Descriptores: Salud del Hombre; Ejercicio; Salud Pública; Atención Primaria de Salud; Actividad Motora; Atención de Enfermería.

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