Masculine subjectivity as a challenge for men's health

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作者：
de Sousa Filho, Edgle Pedro [1 ,2 ]
Rolim Neto, Modesto Leite [1 ]
Teixeira, Saulo Araujo [1 ]
机构：
[1] UFC, Fac Med, Barbalha, Ceara, Brazil
[2] Hosp M Sao Vicente de Paulo, Barbalha, Brazil
来源：
HEALTHMED | 2012年 / 6卷 / 07期
关键词：
men's health; manhood; andrology; health promotion; GENDER; SERVICES;
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中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Introduction: Men represent most of the prevalence of sexually transmitted and chronic degenerative diseases, but seek medical attention less than women. Concepts of masculinity are cited as the cause of this lower demand for men's health services. Methods: Two databases were surveyed and 19 articles about male subjectivity and men's health were reviewed. Results and Discussion: Concepts of virility, strength and invulnerability make men to believe themselves immune to certain diseases. Aggressive behaviors are influenced by manhood and represent risk. Prejudice also leads men to avoid medical attention. Conclusion: Man is more exposed to risk behaviors and demand less for health care services, even when available and qualified, which damages the health of man and of those around him.
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页码：2435 / 2437
页数：3
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