Journal Articles About Men's Health
Recent articles. (Contact your local library to obtain the full articles).
1.Authors Gilbert SM. McKiernan JM.
Title: Epidemiology of male osteoporosis and prostate cancer.
Source Current Opinion in Urology. 15(1):23-7, 2005 Jan.
Summary Male osteoporosis is an important clinical entity, particularly in aging men and in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy. The paper concludes that there is a need for screening.
ISSN 0963-0643
2.Authors Galdas PM. Cheater F. Marshall P.
Title: Men and health help-seeking behaviour: literature review.
Source Journal of Advanced Nursing. 49(6):616-23, 2005 Mar.
Summary This paper reviews the key research literature regarding men's health-related help seeking behaviour. The role of masculine beliefs and the similarities and differences between men of differing background requires further attention, particularly given the health inequalities that exist between men of differing socio-economic status and ethnicity. Further research is required.
ISSN 0309-2402
3.Authors Stewart D. Harmon K.
Title: Mental health services responding to men and their anger.
Source International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 13(4):249-54, 2004 Dec.
Summary Due to their propensity for acting out with antisocial behaviours, angry men are often regarded as having antisocial personality disorder with little hope for treatment success. Whilst not denying the difficulties in working with angry men, this paper looks to challenge some of the received wisdom in this area. When issues of connection and anger containment are positively addressed, good therapeutic outcomes are possible.
ISSN 1445-8330
4.Author Ferri RS.
Title: Issues in gay men's health.
Source Nursing Clinics of North America. 39(2):403-10, 2004 Jun.
Summary Health care for gay men is a complicated mix of physical, psychosocial and cultural phenomena that needs further empirical study and research. Gay men's health issues are unique and need to be incorporated into clinical practice to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate care.
ISSN 0029-6465
5.Author Wren T.
Title: Penile and testicular disorders. [Review] [30 refs]
Source Nursing Clinics of North America. 39(2):319-26, 2004 Jun.
Summary Circumcision, priapism, phimosis, Peyronie's disease, orchitis, epididymitis, and testicular torsion are conditions of the male penis and testicles that warrant increased attention by health care providers in practice. Healthy outcomes for penile and testicular disorders can be achieved through education, enhanced screening, and adequate comprehensive treatment.
ISSN 0029-6465
6.Author Thomas SP.
Title: Men's health and psychosocial issues affecting men.
Source Nursing Clinics of North America. 39(2):259-70, 2004 Jun.
Summary Contemporary scholars are calling on men to rethink "the male deal." As Samuels describes it, "In the male deal, the little boy, at around the age of 3 or 4. strikes a bargain with the social world in which he lives. If he will turn away from soft things, feminine things, maternal things...then the world will reward his gender certainty by giving him all the goodies in its possession." But the "deal" can have damaging effects, as shown in the studies reviewed in this article.
ISSN 0029-6465
7.Authors Alexandersen P. Christiansen C.
Title: The aging male: testosterone deficiency and testosterone replacement. An up-date.
Source Atherosclerosis. 173(2):157-69, 2004 Apr.
Summary The significance of the age-related decline of androgens remains unclear in terms of cardiovascular risk, mood and cognition, and prostatic health. Although much research has been undertaken in this area and men's health has received still more attention in the latest years, there are no data based on randomized controlled clinical studies in aging men investigating the long-term effects of androgen replacement therapy on various aspects of the cardiovascular system, the immune system, body composition, and the brain.
ISSN 0021-9150
8.Author Hall RH.
Title: Promoting men's health.
Source Australian Family Physician. 32(6):401-7, 2003 Jun.
Summary In the past men have declined to follow health authority recommendations to go to their general practitioner for preventive health checks. The BEACH report on male consultations in general practice in Australia 1999-2000 reveals low GP utilisation by men, high smoking rates and high at risk alcohol consumption. This article discusses men's health needs and approaches to preventive health in men, drawing from the experience of nine Victorian projects on Rural Men's Health Promotion.
ISSN 0300-8495
9.Authors Buckley D. Lower T.
Title: Factors influencing the utilisation of health services by rural men.
Source Australian Health Review. 25(2):11-5, 2002.
Summary This research identified the barriers and enablers that influence the utilisation of health services by rural men in the Midwest region of Western Australia. Four variables were identified as predictors for the use of health services: those who attended for preventive reasons; those not affected by seasonal work; men who thought a medical telephone line was not important; and those who did not consider privacy an important issue. Modification of health service delivery to men could potentially enhance appropriate utilisation of health services in rural areas.
ISSN 0156-5788
10.Author Cook N.
Title: Testicular cancer: testicular self-examination and screening.
Source British Journal of Nursing. 9(6):338-43, 2000 Mar 23-Apr 12.
Summary Testicular cancer represents a significant threat to the health of males aged between 15 and 34 years. This article discusses two health promotion approaches to dealing with the subject of optimizing men's health: the merits and disadvantages of testicular self-examination education; and screening for testicular tumours in high-risk populations.
ISSN 0966-0461
11.Author Courtenay WH.
Title: Constructions of masculinity and their influence on men's well-being: a theory of gender and health.
Source Social Science & Medicine. 50(10):1385-401, 2000 May.
Summary Men in the United States suffer more severe chronic conditions, have higher death rates for all 15 leading causes of death, and die nearly 7 yr younger than women. Health-related beliefs and behaviours are important contributors to these differences. Men in the United States are more likely than women to adopt beliefs and behaviours that increase their risks, and are less likely to engage in behaviours that are linked with health and longevity. This paper attempts to explain these differences.
ISSN 0277-9536
This list of articles has been compliled by the North Coast Area Health Service Libraries.