Development and Testing of a Conceptual Model Regarding Men’s Access to Health Care

Leone, James E.; Rovito, Michael J.; Mullin, Elizabeth M.; Mohammed, Shan; Lee, Christina S.

doi:10.1177/1557988316671637

Cited by 31 publications

(52 citation statements)

References 34 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…From a methodological perspective, designing interventions that are underpinned by theory and using valid and reliable data collection instruments is required to strengthen the evidence base. An example is the MALE HELP questionnaire developed by Leone et al to assess men's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in relation to access to health care . Finally, longitudinal research is needed to explore the impact of information‐seeking on cancer risk, incidence, and mortality.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Men's information‐seeking behavior regarding cancer risk and screening: A meta‐narrative systematic review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

1Objective: Preventive strategies are known to reduce cancer risk and incidence and improve 2 prognosis. Men seldom seek medical information about cancer prevention and risk reduction. 3The aim of this meta-narrative systematic review was to critically appraise evidence from 4 qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies that explored men's information-seeking 5 behaviours in relation to cancer prevention and risk reduction. qualitative studies, nine quantitative studies, and one mixed-methods study). The 11 methodological quality of the studies was appraised using different tools. 12Results: Most studies focused on screening for prostate (n=18) and colorectal cancer (n=7). 13The majority of men were passive information-gatherers rather than active information-

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…to access to health care. 79 Finally, longitudinal research is needed to explore the impact of information-seeking on cancer risk, incidence, and mortality.…”

Section: Implications For Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Men's information‐seeking behavior regarding cancer risk and screening: A meta‐narrative systematic review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Aracaju (SE), Brazil. E-mail: deiamenezes1@hotmail.com ORCID iD: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2972-8236; E-mail: allanufs@hotmail.com ORCID iD: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6529-1887; 6 Master (PhD student), Federal University of Sergipe / UFS. Aracaju (SE), Brazil.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acesso dos homens aos serviços de atenção primária à saúde

Barbosa

Menezes

Santos

et al. 2018

Rev enferm UFPE on line.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar os aspectos gerais do acesso dos homens adultos aos serviços de atenção primária à saúde. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, exploratório e transversal, com 485 homens adultos, por meio de questionário, dados armazenados no software SPSS 20.0, submetidos à estatística descritiva e apresentados em tabelas com distribuição de frequências absoluta e relativa. Resultados: 32,6% visitam os serviços de atenção primária à saúde com regularidade. A demora para ser atendido (35,7%) e a ausência de doenças (33,8%) são os principais fatores impeditivos da acessibilidade masculina aos serviços de saúde; 39,4% desconhecem os dias de funcionamento da unidade; 75% consideram ser difícil agendar consultas e 21% desconhecem a política nacional dos homens. Conclusão: a maioria dos homens adultos não buscou com regularidade os serviços de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Ressaltou-se a importância do conhecimento das razões masculinas para não buscarem os serviços da atenção primária à saúde. Este estudo pode contribuir aos gestores a compreenderem essa realidade singular masculina no planejamento de ações visando à garantia da assistência à saúde mais resolutiva. Descritores: Saúde do Homem; Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Saúde Pública; Assistência à Saúde; Enfermagem.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the general aspects of adult men's access to primary health care services. Method: this is a quantitative, exploratory and cross-sectional study with 485 adult men, using a questionnaire, data stored in SPSS 20.0 software, submitted to descriptive statistics and presented in tables with absolute and relative frequency distribution. Results: 32.6% visit regular primary health care services. The delay to be treated (35.7%) and the absence of diseases (33.8%) are the main impediments to male accessibility to health services; 39.4% are unaware of the unit's operating days; 75% consider it difficult to schedule consultations and 21% are unaware of the national men's policy. Conclusion: the majority of adult men did not seek regular Primary Health Care services. The importance of knowing the reasons for not seeking primary health care was emphasized. This study can contribute to the managers to understand this singular masculine reality in the planning of actions aiming to guarantee the health care more resolute. Descritores: Human Health; Access to Health Services; Primary Health Care; Public Health; Health Care; Nursing. RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los aspectos generales del acceso de los hombres adultos a los servicios de atención primaria a la salud. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, exploratorio y transversal, con 485 hombres adultos, mediante cuestionario, datos almacenados en el software SPSS 20.0, sometidos a la estadística descriptiva y presentados en tablas con distribución de frecuencias absoluta y relativa. Resultados: el 32,6% visitan los servicios de atención primaria a la salud con regularidad. La demora para ser atendida (35,7%) y la ausencia de enfermedades (33,8%) son los principales factores impeditivos de la accesibilidad masculina a los servicios de salud; 39,4% desconocen los días de funcionamiento de la unidad; El 75% considera que es difícil programar consultas y el 21% desconocen la política nacional de los hombres. Conclusión: la mayoría de los hombres adultos no buscó con regularidad los servicios de Atención Primaria a la Salud. Se resaltó la importancia del conocimiento de las razones masculinas para no buscar los servicios de atención primaria a la salud. Este estudio puede contribuir a los gestores a comprender esta realidad singular masculina en la planificación de acciones para la garantía de la asistencia sanitaria más resolutiva. Descritores: Salud del Hombre; Acceso a los Servicios de Salud; Atención Primaria a la Salud; Salud Pública; Asistencia Sanitária; Enfermería.

show abstract

“…Effecting change in male attitude from reluctance to active and regular participation in healthcare seeking would likely result in lower morbidity and mortality and, as a consequence, a very substantial monetary savings to national and global economies. Leone et al () conclude “it is in the US economy’s best interest, in addition to being the morally correct position, to invest in understanding how to augment men’s health through access, participation, and prevention, with access being the linchpin to action.”…”

Section: Why Is Men’s Health Important?mentioning

confidence: 99%

The present crisis in male reproductive health: an urgent need for a political, social, and research roadmap

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: There is a global crisis in male reproductive health. Evidence comes from globally declining sperm counts and increasing male reproductive system abnormalities, such as cryptorchidism, germ cell tumors, and onset of puberty. Male factor infertility occurs in~40% of couples experiencing infertility. Data demonstrate an association between male infertility and overall health. Associated significant health conditions include diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular disease. Adding to the complexity is that men typically do not seek health care unless there is acute medical need or, as in the case of the infertile couple, the male goes for a reproductive examination and semen analysis. However, 25% of the time a reproductive health examination does not occur. Couples are increasingly utilizing IVF at more advanced ages, and advanced paternal age is associated with increased risk for (i) adverse perinatal outcomes for both offspring and mother; (ii) early child mortality, cancer, and mental health issues. In addition to age, paternal lifestyle factors, such as obesity and smoking, impact not only the male fertility but also the offspring wellness.Objectives: The purpose of this paper was (i) to spotlight emerging and concerning data on male reproductive health, the relationship(s) between male reproductive and somatic health, and the heritable conditions father can pass to offspring, and (ii) to present a strategic roadmap with the goals of increasing (a) the awareness of men and society on the aforementioned, (b) the participation of men in healthcare seeking, and (c) advocacy to invigorate policy and funding agencies to support increased research into male reproductive biology. Conclusions: The Male Reproductive Health Initiative (MRHI) is a newly established and rapidly growing global consortium of key opinion leaders in research, medicine, funding and policy agencies, and patient support groups that are moving forward the significant task of accomplishing the goals of the strategic roadmap.

show abstract

Development and Testing of a Conceptual Model Regarding Men’s Access to Health Care

Cited by 31 publications

References 34 publications

Men's information‐seeking behavior regarding cancer risk and screening: A meta‐narrative systematic review

Men's information‐seeking behavior regarding cancer risk and screening: A meta‐narrative systematic review

Acesso dos homens aos serviços de atenção primária à saúde

The present crisis in male reproductive health: an urgent need for a political, social, and research roadmap

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About