A Needs Assessment of Latino Men’s Health Concerns

Peak, Terry; Gast, Julie; Ahlstrom, Denice

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“…Given Korean culture, married men may rely on their spouse or partner for their health issues. Men's reliance on a spouse or partner is also prevalent in Latino men (Peak, Gast, & Ahlstrom, 2010). The reliance may decrease opportunities for men to navigate health care systems or health information.…”

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Gender Differences in Health Literacy Among Korean Adults

2014

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The role of gender in determining the level of health literacy in Korean adults is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the level of health literacy in Korean adults and identify factors associated with health literacy by gender. This study employed a cross-sectional survey design with a convenient sample of 585 community-dwelling Korean adults age19 years and older. Health literacy was measured by using eight items selected from Chew et al.’s 16-question self-reported health literacy measure. In accordance with Andersen’s health behavior model, predisposing, enabling, and need factors were included in the multiple regression model. Women indicated a higher level of health literacy than men in understanding medical forms, directions on medication bottles, and written information offered by health care providers. Additionally, for Korean women, a higher level of health literacy was associated with attaining a higher education level and having a consistent place to receive care. Unmarried men and men who had higher self-rated health reported a higher level of health literacy compared with their counterparts. Lower level of depression and higher monthly income were significantly linked to a higher level of health literacy in both men and women. This study has established the importance of gender differences in health literacy and suggests gender-specific intervention may be warranted to reduce the existing gap in health literacy in both Korean men and women. Future research should replicate this study to confirm whether or not our finding is an international phenomenon.

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Gender Differences in Health Literacy Among Korean Adults

2014

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“…These authors, as well as several others, hypothesized that the masculinity threat of not being able to work and provide for one's family might outweigh any other negative considerations associated with health care seeking (Gast & Peak, 2013;O'Brien et al, 2005;Peak et al, 2010;Springer & Mouzon, 2011). Other acceptable motivators that allow men to seek health care include the ability to exert control over one's life, to keep fit, and to maintain an active sex life, all of which fit within the masculinity framework (Addis & Mahalik, 2003).…”

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Aging Men’s Health-Related Behaviors

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2014

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ArticleThis review discusses the research on men and their healthrelated behaviors or health practices with special attention given to the influence of the hegemonic masculinity framework on men generally and aging men particularly. Of specific interest is consideration of whether men's health-related behaviors adjust as they age. How do biological, social, psychological, and behavioral factors interact and does that interaction affect men's health practices (Courtenay, 2002)? Is it possible for aging men to adapt concepts of masculinity and related masculine gender scripts to better meet their changing health needs in later life and still fit within their personalized construct of masculinity? If so, what influences these actions? In her landmark discussion of gender and health, Verbrugge (1985) suggests three broad categories as possibly influential-biological risks related to illness and disease, acquired risks associated with work and play activities, and psychosocial factors that include gender-influenced responses to these risk categories as well as overarching constructs such as hegemonic masculinity. We conclude with a discussion of a selection of interventions that focus on improvement of men's health education and health-related behaviors as well as suggestions for areas of future research. IntroductionCompared with women, men appear to be at higher risk at younger ages of morbidity and mortality, and it seems that men with the strongest masculinity beliefs are at the highest risk and least likely to engage in preventive health care behaviors (Bird & Rieker, 2008;Garfield, Isacco, & Rogers, 2008;Rieker & Bird, 2005;Springer & Mouzon, 2011). Well-entrenched beliefs about the way men should behave may stand in the way of more effective health-related actions and appropriate care. Indeed, it seems that "men are less likely than women to perceive themselves as being at risk for most health problems, even for problems that they are more likely than women to experience" (Courtenay, 2002, p. 2). Masculinity-derived beliefs either encourage men to engage in potentially harmful activities or to refrain from healthprotective behaviors (Williams, 2003). These masculinity beliefs do not simply reflect the biological risks that men have higher mortality rates than women for just about every illness that affects both genders except Alzheimer's disease, they also reflect that men seem to be attracted to risky behaviors more than women (Courtenay, 2000;Creighton & Oliffe, 2010;Lohan, 2007). Men smoke and drink more than women, are more prone to violence, are more likely to engage in sports with high injury rates, and are less likely to wear protective gear (e.g., helmets, seat belts, condoms; Addis, 2011;Giovanni, 2013). In fact, ". . . men are more likely than women to engage in over 30 health risk behaviors that increase the risk of disease, injury, and death . . ." (Mahalik & Burns, 2011, p. 1; see also, Courtenay, 2000). Another potentially risky health behavior common among some men is to ignore routine health sc...

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“…Using open-ended questions and listening to our participants allowed for complex and contextual themes to emerge among a group of men who are generally silent about sexual and reproductive health topics. Many of the themes men identified parallel those from the small body of research done thus far with immigrant Latino men (Bowden et al, 2006;Peak et al, 2010;Rhodes et al, 2007;Sable et al, 2006). Most notable, however, was the way in which nearly all these themes were grounded in a cultural context.…”

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“…Masculinity is typically associated with proven courage, fearlessness and strength; the need to prove leads to the more perverted displays of masculinity that gives machismo its tainted reputation (Diaz, 1998). In turn, these norms erect masculinity-related barriers that can have a negative effect on health-seeking and preventive behavior (Kalmuss & Austrian, 2010;Peak et al, 2010). Men's insecurities about their place in the paradigm of masculinity could help explain why more than half our sample saw no need for seeking SRHS, or avoided them because such services do not fit within the realm of what is traditionally considered "masculine.…”

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“…Several studies have identified factors that affect Latino immigrants' access to and utilization of health care services including the high cost of services (Kalmuss & Austrian, 2010;Maternowska et al, 2010;Peak, Gast, & Ahlstrom, 2010), the lack of health insurance (Cristancho, Garces, Peters, & Mueller, 2008;Kalmuss & Austrian, 2010;Peak et al, 2010), communication difficulties (Cristancho et al, 2008;Holbert, Rumptz, & Drach, 2009;Peak et al, 2010;Rhodes et al, 2007), fears of discrimination and stigma (Bowden, Rhodes, Wilkin, & Jolly, 2006;Holbert et al, 2009;Kalmuss & Austrian, 2010;Maternowska et al, 2010;Rhodes et al, 2007), the lack of time to seek services (Holbert et al, 2009), the prevalence of misinformation (Rhodes et al, 2007), and lack of knowledge about available services (Bowden et al, 2006;Holbert et al, 2009;Rhodes et al, 2007). Few studies have specifically examined the challenges to serving immigrant Latino men's SRHS needs.…”

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Listening to Immigrant Latino Men in Rural Oregon

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This study explored factors that affect access to and use of sexual and reproductive health services including family planning among immigrant Latino men residing in rural Oregon communities that have experienced a high growth in their Latino population. In-depth interviews were conducted with 49 sexually active men aged 18 to 30 years who recently immigrated to the United States. Findings from content analysis identified multiple overlapping individuallevel barriers, including lack of knowledge, perception of personal risk for unintended pregnancy and STIs, and fear of disease. On a service delivery level, structural factors and the importance of confianza when interacting with providers and clinic staff were dominant themes. The majority of these themes were grounded in a cultural context and linked to men's cultural background, beliefs, and experiences. Examining the needs of immigrant Latino men through this cultural lens may be critically important for improving access and use of sexual and reproductive health services.

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A Needs Assessment of Latino Men’s Health Concerns

Cited by 33 publications

References 24 publications

Gender Differences in Health Literacy Among Korean Adults

Gender Differences in Health Literacy Among Korean Adults

Aging Men’s Health-Related Behaviors

Listening to Immigrant Latino Men in Rural Oregon

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