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Am J Mens Health ; 18(2): 15579883241249647, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38686840

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This article aims to review available literature evidence about the harmful effects of long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse on the heart. A review of 11 existing literature articles regarding this association has been used in the development of this review article. There is increasing medical literature documentation of the eventual harmful effect of AAS misuse or abuse on the heart. Individuals who misuse these steroids are susceptible to significant debilitation and loss of productive person-hours, and in severe cases, it can lead to death. Raising awareness about this potentially deleterious effect of anabolic steroids is crucial to prevent its misuse or abuse.


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Anabolizantes , Dopagem Esportivo , Cardiopatias , Humanos , Anabolizantes/efeitos adversos , Androgênios/efeitos adversos , Cardiopatias/induzido quimicamente , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias , Relatos de Casos como Assunto
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Am J Mens Health ; 18(2): 15579883241249103, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38686846

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Mental illness is difficult to discuss among men due to notions of remaining tough, being a man, and societal expectations. In rural communities this is particularly evident which is further exacerbated by poor health care access. The aim of this study is to understand the lived experiences of men and their significant others when seeking mental health support in rural areas. A qualitative study was conducted using purposeful sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews in rural or regional areas of Australia. Open-ended questions were asked but more questions were developed from the responses given. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis. Four key themes emerged. These encompassed triggers and help-seeking caused by stressors such as work, family, and poor physical health, with support seeking from professional or informal supports. The second theme included challenges securing professional support appointments, while the third was centered on access to medication and travel time. Finally, the final theme encompassed relationships being impacted by poor mental health or created insights into the need to seek help. The experiences explored throughout this study highlight that as men are impacted, so too are married or romantic partners and children; however, they are the catalyst for help-seeking. The study further highlights even when men are psychologically prepared to seek help, it may be difficult to do so. Improving access goes beyond mere medical professionals in rural areas and must focus on supporting families and loved ones to support men.


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Serviços de Saúde Mental , Pesquisa Qualitativa , População Rural , Humanos , Masculino , Austrália , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Serviços de Saúde Mental/organização & administração , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde/psicologia , Entrevistas como Assunto , Transtornos Mentais/terapia , Transtornos Mentais/psicologia , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Idoso , Saúde Mental
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Am J Mens Health ; 17(6): 15579883231215343, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38044499

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Extensive research showcases the extent and efficacy of humor-based messaging in general health promotion. However, the work describing humor's use within testicular cancer (TC) awareness is less developed. The aim of this comparative critical review was to determine the impact of using humor-based messaging in TC awareness campaigns to achieve a baseline assessment from which future research can be modeled. A literature search was conducted using seven databases to locate relevant literature. Three research questions guided this investigation: (1) To what extent has humor been used in TC awareness campaigns? (2) What does the literature reveal about the use of humor-based messaging on relevant health outcomes? (3) What are the limitations within current TC awareness strategies? Six studies were included in the review, of which three directly assessed the use of humor in TC awareness vis-à-vis intervention designs. Humor-based strategies were implemented to enhance knowledge of TC and testicular self-examination (TSE) procedures, reduce anxiety surrounding detection threat, and promote TSE. The rhetoric provided to men via various health interventions relied on humor and slang to promote TSE among males. Despite the small sample size of the included studies, this review determined that humor may be useful in reducing uncomfortable feelings surrounding TSE, increasing awareness of TC, and promoting TSE. When using humor-based messaging, however, the audience and type of humor implemented must be considered. Limited research exists assessing the long-term impact humor in TC promotion on health behavioral changes, easing anxieties related to detection, and increased self-efficacy surrounding TSE.


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Neoplasias Testiculares , Masculino , Humanos , Neoplasias Testiculares/prevenção & controle , Neoplasias Testiculares/diagnóstico , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Promoção da Saúde , Autoexame
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Am J Mens Health ; 17(5): 15579883231205984, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37822094

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Research into populations of male sex workers who have sex with men (MSMSW) has historically been stymied given the illegal, stigmatized nature of the profession. The internet has shaped how many sex workers advertise their services to clients. Few studies, however, have leveraged internet advertising data to inform MSMSW-specific public health programming and/or outreach efforts. The primary aim of this study was to describe the association between MSMSW advertising during LGBTQIA+ events in U.S. cities during the 2022 pride season. Data were web-scraped at weekly intervals from an internet platform popular among MSMSW in 16 U.S. cities with scheduled LGBTQIA+ events over 18 weeks June to October 2022. For each city, a Poisson regression was fitted for the outcome of number MSMSW advertisements/week and the association with LGBTQIA+ pride events (binary, no/yes), adjusted for month. Cities with the greatest number of MSMSW advertisements were New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago, with 848.2 (SD = 48.0), 293.3 (SD = 34.7), and 252.3 (SD = 22.8) mean weekly advertisements, respectively. LGBTQIA+ events were significantly (p < .05) associated with an increased number of MSMSW advertisements in San Francisco (incidence rate ratios (IRRs) = 1.16, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.07-1.25, p < .001), New York City (IRR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.05-1.26, p < .005), and Chicago (IRR = 1.25, 95% CI = 1.12-1.39, p < .001). In these jurisdictions, LGBTQIA+ events could represent opportunities to overcome barriers to reaching MSMSW; findings from this study may assist in identifying priority cities for MSMSW-specific sexual health initiatives.


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Homossexualidade Masculina , Profissionais do Sexo , Masculino , Humanos , Publicidade , Estações do Ano , Internet
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Am J Mens Health ; 17(2): 15579883231159955, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36890730

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Perinatal depression is prevalent in primary care in the United Kingdom. The recent NHS agenda implemented specialist perinatal mental health services to improve women's access to evidence-based care. Although there is ample research on maternal perinatal depression, paternal perinatal depression remains overlooked. Fatherhood can have a positive long-term protective impact on men's health. However, a proportion of fathers also experience perinatal depression which often correlates with maternal depression. Research reports that paternal perinatal depression is a highly prevalent public health concern. As there are no current specific guidelines for screening for paternal perinatal depression, it is often unrecognized, misdiagnosed, or untreated in primary care. This is concerning as research reports a positive correlation between paternal perinatal depression with maternal perinatal depression and overall family well-being. This study illustrates the successful recognition and treatment of a paternal perinatal depression case in a primary care service. The client was a 22-year-old White male living with a partner who was 6 months pregnant. He attended primary care with symptoms consistent with paternal perinatal depression as indicated by his interview and specified clinical measures. The client attended 12 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy, conducted weekly over a period of 4 months. At the end of treatment, he no longer portrayed symptoms of depression. This was maintained at 3-month follow-up. This study highlights the importance of screening for paternal perinatal depression in primary care. It could benefit clinicians and researchers who may wish to better recognize and treat this clinical presentation.


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Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Depressão , Gravidez , Masculino , Humanos , Feminino , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Recém-Nascido , Criança , Depressão/diagnóstico , Depressão/terapia , Depressão/psicologia , Relatório de Pesquisa , Pai/psicologia , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Assistência Perinatal
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Am J Mens Health ; 16(6): 15579883221136983, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36458594

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Heart diseases are the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide. We examined the prevalence of risk factors for heart disease among a sub-population of working men. In total, 11,059 railway crew workers of the Russian Railways Company were included in the study. We also asked participants to answer several questions based on the WHO STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) translated into Russian. Only 30% of drivers had normal body mass index (BMI), whereas 70% were overweight or obese. In 12% of subjects, total cholesterol was higher than 5 mmol/L. In 15% of participants, glucose level was higher than 5.5 mmol/L. 38% of drivers reported smoking. Physical inactivity was registered in 54% of persons. Only 29% ate according to the key principles of good diet quality. 24% of respondents had a family history of heart disease. MANOVA demonstrated that BMI was determined by age, profession, smoking, physical inactivity, and diet quality. As age increased, the number of people with normal cholesterol levels decreased. It was demonstrated that a correlation existed between glucose levels and BMI. In the total group, the correlation was 0.46 (p < .05). The correlation between those parameters increased due to age, from 0.33 in the <30 years of age group up to 0.52 in the >50 years of age group. This study demonstrated that there is a high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease in train drivers in the Russian Federation.


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Cardiopatias , Masculino , Humanos , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores de Risco , Cardiopatias/epidemiologia , Fatores de Risco de Doenças Cardíacas , Colesterol , Glucose
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Am J Mens Health ; 16(5): 15579883221117932, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36154524

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Men who work in blue-collar occupations (skilled and unskilled trades) experience high rates of obesity and comorbid conditions. This group is underrepresented in behavioral interventions for weight management, which may stem from a mismatch between the features of available programs and these men's preferences. This qualitative study explored the views of these men, their experiences with weight loss, their preferences for weight loss programs, and messaging related to these programs. We conducted remote interviews with 20 men (age: 43 ± 13 years, M ± SD) currently working in blue-collar occupations (50% construction, 25% transportation, and 25% manufacturing) who had body mass indices (BMIs) in the overweight/obese categories (BMI: 33 ± 6 kg/m2). Deductive codes and summary themes were developed and discussed by the first two authors. A selection of transcripts was reviewed following theme development to confirm accuracy of the themes. Most participants (n = 16, 80%) reported a prior weight loss attempt. The most common approaches to weight loss reported were increased exercise and following their own approach to changing diet (e.g., "eating less junk food"). For program and message preferences, two major themes emerged: participants wanted accurate and trustworthy information and wanted programs that fit their lifestyle. Results suggest that weight loss programs targeting men working in blue-collar occupations should emphasize the accuracy of information related to the program and the ease of incorporating it into participants' lifestyles. There is an urgent need to incorporate these preferences into effective programs.


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Programas de Redução de Peso , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Homens , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade , Ocupações , Sobrepeso , Redução de Peso
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Am J Mens Health ; 16(3): 15579883221099417, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35694882

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This article describes an educational program to engage African American men as citizen scientists (CSs) and future research partners in a lung cancer screening project. We provide an overview of the curriculum used, the structure and format of the educational sessions, and associated educational outcomes. Furthermore, we describe lessons learned in the engagement of African American men as CS in community-based lung-health equity research. The CS educational program included five group-based sessions delivered through zoom. The educational curriculum was adapted from the University of Florida Citizen Scientist program and tailored to address lung health and the contextual experiences of African American men. Each session lasted 90 minutes. Pre- and post-test measures were collected to examine changes in knowledge, comfort, health literacy, research interests, and medical mistrust. Eight African American men completed the CS educational program. Attendance rates were high for each session (100%). Seven participants completed additional human subject research certification. Improvements were observed from pre- to post-test in participants' level of knowledge, comfort, and health literacy but not medical mistrust. CS reported the most interest in participating in research aimed to identify important community strengths and problems. Study findings suggest that it was feasible to deliver an online citizen scientist educational program designed to prepare participants to serve as partners in a lung cancer screening intervention for African American men. Results suggest the educational program has the potential to improve key outcomes including completion of regulatory training and increased research-related knowledge, comfort, and health literacy.


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Detecção Precoce de Câncer , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Currículo , Humanos , Pulmão , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Masculino , Confiança
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Am J Mens Health ; 16(2): 15579883221082428, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35246002

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The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated mitigation strategies such as "lockdown" are having widespread adverse psychological effects, including increased levels of anxiety and depression. Most research using self-reported data highlights the pandemic's impact on the psychological well-being of females, whereas data for mental health emergency presentations may reflect the impact on male mental health more accurately. We analyzed records of male mental health emergencies occurring in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom during the first national "lockdown." We computed two binary logistic regression models to (a) compare male mental health emergencies occurring during "lockdown," 2020 (5,779) with those occurring in the same period in 2019 (N = 4,744) and (b) compare male (N = 5,779) and female (N = 7,695) mental health emergencies occurring during "lockdown." Comparisons considered the characteristics of mental health emergencies recorded by ambulance clinicians (Primary Impressions), and the socioeconomic characteristics of communities where emergencies use the Index of Multiple Deprivation. We found that during "lockdown," male emergencies were more likely to involve acute anxiety (odds ratio [OR]: 1.42) and less likely to involve intentional drug overdose (OR: 0.86) or attempted suicide (OR: 0.71) compared with 2019. Compared with females, male emergencies were more likely to involve acute behavioral disturbance (OR: 1.99) and less likely to involve anxiety (OR: 0.67), attempted suicide (OR: 0.83), or intentional drug overdose (OR: 0.76). Compared with 2019, and compared with females, males experiencing mental health emergencies during "lockdown" were more likely to present in areas of high deprivation. Understanding the presentation of male mental health emergencies could inform improved patient care pathways.


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COVID-19 , Ambulâncias , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis , Emergências , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Saúde Mental , Pandemias , SARS-CoV-2 , Reino Unido/epidemiologia
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Am J Mens Health ; 16(2): 15579883221084496, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35291844

RESUMO

Sexual violence against men in conflict and post-conflict settings is under-researched. Men's reluctance to talk about their experiences in conflict and post-conflict settings has contributed to the subject being a difficult area of inquiry. This article describes the research design and the strategies employed by the first author, who conducted qualitative research with South Sudanese male refugees who were survivors of sexual violence and have resettled in two communities in Uganda since the onset of the 2013 South Sudan conflict. The qualitative research is a part of a mixed-method program of research for the first author's doctoral research that focused on sexual violence perpetrated against men in conflict and post-conflict settings. Based on the learnings during the fieldwork in this complex research setting and by drawing on best practices in qualitative research, this article proposes guidelines that can assist researchers who conduct qualitative research with vulnerable populations (across multiple disciplines) on sensitive topics such as sexual violence. The guidelines include five key steps: spending time in the community before participant recruitment and data collection, fostering a trust relationship with stakeholders, using appropriate gatekeepers, making participants feel at ease throughout the research, and using the snowballing sampling technique. The key steps are interdependent and can be adapted to suit the research context. These guidelines can be useful across multiple disciplines and subject areas.


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Projetos de Pesquisa , Delitos Sexuais , Humanos , Masculino , Homens , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Sobreviventes
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Am J Mens Health ; 15(2): 1557988321989899, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33890513

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This study analyzes the effect of social participation in a program that encourages participation in social activities as an approach to counteract the social isolation of elderly males in Japan. The design of this study was an open-label, before-and-after trial for a single group using the convergent design of the mixed-methods study. This program led to significant improvement in independent living and interest in society, but it did not help increase satisfaction with social activities. Additionally, a qualitative data identify that this program encouraged subjects to proactivity participate in social activities. While it has been identified that this program may have had a considerable effect by integrating quantitative and qualitative data, it is necessary to improve the program to further promote change in the subjects' social behavior.


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Promoção da Saúde , Participação Social , Idoso , Humanos , Japão , Masculino , Comportamento Social
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(6): 1557988320980184, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33305684

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Men's health equity is an area of men's health research and practice that combines the literature on men's health with that of health equity. More research is needed that describes how to intervene to promote men's health equity. This introduction to the American Journal of Men's Health special collection on promoting men's health equity was created to feature research that describes aspects of promising interventions that (a) are population-specific approaches that consider the unique biopsychosocial factors that affect the health of socially defined populations of men; or (b) use a comparative approach to close or eliminate gaps between socially defined groups of men and women and among socially meaningful groups of men that are unnecessary, avoidable, considered unfair and unjust, and yet are modifiable. The dozen papers from across the globe included in the special collection are grouped in three areas: conceptual approaches and reviews; formative research; and evaluation findings. The papers represent a diverse array of populations under the umbrella of men's health and a range of strategies to improve men's health from tobacco cessation to microfinance. The collection features a range of alternative masculinities that emerge from original research by the contributors that are used in novel ways in the interventions. This editorial argues that more qualitative research is needed to evaluate the intended and unintended findings from interventions. This editorial also highlights the benefits that men's health equity can gain from embracing dissemination and implementation science as a tool to systematically design, implement, refine, and sustain interventions.


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Equidade em Saúde , Feminino , Promoção da Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Masculinidade , Homens , Saúde do Homem
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(6): 1557988320979236, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33319609

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The Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center (TCC) in Precision Medicine for Minority Men's Health was established at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 2015 to address disparities in the translation of precision medicine approaches among racial minority groups. This regional consortium focuses on three primary areas: (1) the development of a consortium of regional and national partners, (2) conducting transdisciplinary research examining synergistic effects of biological, social, physiological, and clinical determinants of chronic disease risks and outcomes, and (3) dissemination and implementation of precision medicine approaches, with an emphasis on reducing disparities in health care and outcomes among minority men. Given consistent calls to better translate precision medicine approaches and the focus of this consortium on addressing disparities among minority men, we provide an overview of our experience in developing the MUSC TCC, including barriers and facilitators to conducting translational research on minority men's health issues in the context of precision medicine. Lessons learned and areas for improvement include providing enough time to create consistent partnerships and community engagement to improve recruitment and retention, identifying unique ways to engage diverse partners from across the region and nation, and better approaches to dissemination and communication for large partnerships focusing on precision medicine.


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Saúde do Homem , Grupos Minoritários , Humanos , Masculino , Medicina de Precisão
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(6): 1557988320973826, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33225805

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) potentially affects every sexually active man in the United States and Canada. In 2017, the vaccine became publicly funded in Canada for males ages 9-26, and was integrated into school vaccination programs. In 2019, HPV vaccination was recommended as routine for all U.S.-based males and females ages 9 through 26, and a shared decision for adults >26 years; however, since the approval of the vaccine in 2006 for females only, the age and dosing recommendations for males have followed a complicated and changing trajectory. Current adherence rates are low among college and university age males (18-26 years); therefore, understanding and addressing the barriers and facilitators for men's HPV vaccination is critically important. The purpose of the current scoping review is to provide a synthesis of recent literature pertaining to HPV in college and university age men, as a means to guiding health-care providers (HCPs). Drawing from 15 published articles, three thematic findings were inductively derived. Theme one, lack of awareness, was underpinned by men's knowledge deficits about their eligibility for, and the availability of HPV vaccines. Theme two, underestimating and embodying risk, included men's engagement in sexual activities while misinformed or denying the risk for contracting HPV. The third theme, strategies for increasing men's awareness, summarizes messaging strategies used to lobby young men to vaccinate. The review findings indicate gender-sensitive interventions targeting college-age men, including early, frequent, and consistent messaging on HPV are key.


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Infecções por Papillomavirus , Vacinas contra Papillomavirus , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Feminino , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Humanos , Masculino , Homens , Infecções por Papillomavirus/prevenção & controle , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde , Estados Unidos , Universidades , Adulto Jovem
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(5): 1557988320965078, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33045918

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common, burdensome, and costly urologic condition strongly related to all aspects of general health, from physical to mental. ED has profound consequences as it may interfere physical well-being, quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, relationships, self-worth, and productivity. It is therefore important to ensure that all types of effective ED treatments are consistently accessible to patients. While federal and state mandates ensure access to treatment for women's breast health, female-factor infertility, and gender affirmation to ensure that these individuals do not experience a diminished QoL, there are no comparable mandates for men's sexual and reproductive health. The burden of ED necessitates a call to action to improve the accessibility of ED treatments. The call to action steps include: (a) coverage for pharmacological, surgical, and other ED treatments should be viewed in the same way as coverage for other health issues, whether male or female and regardless of the stages of treatment, physical dysfunction, or physical changes; (b) American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines for the management of ED should be followed, including implementation of templates in electronic medical records (EMRs) to support adherence to the guidelines; and (c) coverage criteria should explicitly state that the criteria are intended to support gender equity for sexual and reproductive health care and should not be used to prevent men from receiving medically necessary ED treatments. This call to action offers a pathway to support every man who seeks treatment for ED as a medically necessary intervention by removing systemic health-care barriers.


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Disfunção Erétil/tratamento farmacológico , Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde , Melhoria de Qualidade , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde/normas , Humanos , Cobertura do Seguro , Seguro Saúde , Masculino , Saúde do Homem , Qualidade de Vida , Autoimagem , Comportamento Sexual , Inquéritos e Questionários
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(4): 1557988320951321, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32840146

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African American (AA) men continue to experience worse health outcomes compared to men of other races/ethnicities. Community-based interventions are known to be effective in health promotion and disease prevention. The program objectives were to (a) increase knowledge and risk awareness of targeted conditions, (b) change health-care-seeking attitudes toward regular primary care among AA men, and (c) improve their lifestyle-related health behaviors by leveraging the influence of women in their lives. The community-engaged educational intervention targeted both men and women and included eight 90-min sessions per cohort. Topics included prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, health-care access, and healthy lifestyle. Sessions were both didactic and interactive. A pre-/post-intervention questionnaire assessed knowledge. Interviews were conducted with male participants and a focus group discussion (FGD) with women to assess program impact. Interview and FGD transcripts were analyzed for themes and recommendations. Major themes were-increased knowledge/awareness of risk associated with chronic conditions, change in health-care-seeking attitudes, increased self-efficacy to engage the health-care system, and lifestyle changes. Other impacts reported were building community/social support, a safe and enabling learning environment, and enhanced community health status overall. Recommendations included having extended, more in-depth sessions, targeting the younger generation, smaller cohort sizes, and more community-based health programming. Community-engaged health promotion using a cohort model as well as including women can be effective in increasing knowledge, enhancing self-efficacy, and providing the much-needed social support. These can influence health-related behaviors and thus contribute to improving health outcomes for AA men.


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Negro ou Afro-Americano , Competência Cultural , Promoção da Saúde/métodos , Disparidades nos Níveis de Saúde , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Feminino , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto Jovem
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(4): 1557988320937211, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32748697

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While a great deal of research captures the lived experiences of Black men as they navigate through the criminal legal system and onto reentry, very little research is grounded in how those processes are directly connected to their health. Although some research argues that mass incarceration is a determinant of poor health, there is a lack of qualitative analyses from the perspective of Black men. Black men face distinct pathways that lead them into the criminal legal system, and these same pathways await them upon reentry. This study aims to examine the health implications associated with incarceration and reentry of Black men. While adopting a phenomenological approach alongside interviews, our findings show both race- and gender-specific outcomes for the men in our sample. For example, health and wellness appears to be a significant theme that governs their (in)ability to matriculate society. Moreover, their contact with the criminal legal system appears to exacerbate health concerns and hindrances toward reentry. Other themes include mental health and the role of masculinity. We conclude with implications on policy and future research.


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Negro ou Afro-Americano/psicologia , Saúde do Homem , Prisioneiros , Adulto , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculinidade , Saúde Mental , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , New York , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Ajustamento Social , Adulto Jovem
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(4): 1557988320945457, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32757825

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Type 2 diabetes is a serious global epidemic that disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs) have the highest rates of diabetes in the nation with a prevalence of 14.7% in 2018, more than twice that of non-Hispanic Whites. AI/AN men have the highest prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes (14.5%) compared to non-Hispanic Black (11.4%), non-Hispanic Asian (10.0%), and non-Hispanic White (8.6%) men. Several landmark clinical trials have shown that lifestyle interventions can effectively prevent or delay the onset of diabetes among those at risk, including in AIs/ANs. Despite positive outcomes for AIs/ANs in these studies, very few were men. To date, there have been no concerted efforts to recruit and retain AI/AN men in interventions that promote weight loss and healthy lifestyles to prevent diabetes, and they remain underrepresented in these types of studies. This article describes the design and methods of the first randomized controlled trial of a diabetes prevention program with a study sample comprised entirely of AI/AN men. Research to date has demonstrated suboptimal patterns of recruitment and retention of AI/AN men, resulting in their virtual absence in health and intervention research. Effective methods to recruit and retain AI/AN men, and potential benefit gained from participation in diabetes prevention research, are unknown for this population who experience a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The study design presented in this article offers promising insights to help remedy these important shortcomings in the science of recruitment and retention of AI/AN men in research.


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Indígena Americano ou Nativo do Alasca , Redes Comunitárias , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/prevenção & controle , Projetos de Pesquisa , Adulto , Equidade em Saúde , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Masculino
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(3): 1557988320936900, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32589077

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Magazines have traditionally been an effective medium for delivering health media messages to large populations or specific groups. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we evaluated nine issues from 2016 publications of American men's health-related magazines (Men's Health and Men's Fitness) to evaluate their recommendations and determine their validity by examining corresponding evidence found in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. We extracted health recommendations (n = 161) from both magazines and independently searched and evaluated evidence addressing the recommendations. We could find at least a case study or higher quality evidence addressing only 42% of the 161 recommendations (80 recommendations from Men's Health and 81 recommendations from Men's Fitness). For recommendations from Men's Health, evidence supported approximately 23% of the 80 recommendations, while evidence was unclear, nonexistent, or contradictory for approximately 77% of the recommendations. For recommendations from Men's Fitness, evidence supported approximately 25% of the 81 recommendations, while evidence was unclear, nonexistent, or contradictory for approximately 75% of the recommendations. The majority of recommendations made in men's health-related magazines appear to lack credible peer-reviewed evidence; therefore, patients should discuss such recommendations with health-care providers before implementing.


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Comunicação em Saúde , Saúde do Homem , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto , Adulto , Consenso , Estudos Transversais , Bases de Dados Factuais , Prova Pericial , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Am J Mens Health ; 14(2): 1557988319892437, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32131678

RESUMO

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) is proven to reduce transmission of HIV/AIDS. Despite concerted efforts to scale up VMMC in men aged 18-49, the number of medically circumcised men in this age group remains suboptimal. Research has shown that several individual factors hinder and promote uptake of VMMC. The nature of these factors is not clearly understood within the dimensions of religion, culture and tradition, particularly in a low-income rural setting. This study aimed to analyze Zulu men's conceptions, understanding and experiences regarding VMMC in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. A qualitative phenomenographic study approach was used to collect data from 20 uncircumcised males at six different clinics that provide VMMC services. Ethical approval to collect data was obtained from the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee of the University of KZN (BREC - BE627/18). Individual in-depth face to face interviews were conducted using a semistructured interview guide. Audiotapes were used to record interviews which were transcribed verbatim and then analyzed manually. The conceptions regarding medical circumcision appeared to be related to religious and cultural beliefs surrounding circumcision and the historical traditional practice thereof. The understanding of males regarding VMMC was mainly attributed to HIV prevention; however, knowledge on the degree of partial protection appeared to be limited. An array of negative accounted in the form of complications such as poor wound healing and postoperative pain undergone by peers and other close influencers' accounted for participants' experiences of VMMC. Poor knowledge and negative experiences relating to VMMC could account for reasons why men choose not to undergo VMMC.


Assuntos
População Negra/psicologia , Circuncisão Masculina , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Adolescente , Adulto , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pesquisa Qualitativa , África do Sul , Adulto Jovem
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