Men’s Health

Once done present a 600 words (excluding the first and reference page)

– essay discussing the specific health issues that affect men and how as a community health nurse you help to prevent them applying he levels of prevention given an examples.

The essay must be presented in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum in the discussion tab of the blackboard called “Week 11 essay”.  You must cited at least two evidence based references besides the class texbook and two replies to any of your peers sustained with the proper references are required

Chapter 32
Men’s Health

Men’s Health
Genetic factors
Brain cells die faster
Structural mitral valve difference
Heart rate slower
Weaker immune systems
React different to medications, therapies, diagnostics

Factors
Sociocultural and ethnic factors
Assertiveness
Preoccupation with achievement and success
Restricted emotionality and affectionate behavior
Concerns about power and control
Fear and bias related to homosexuality

Factors (cont.)
Environmental factors
Physical and occupational
Behavior factors
Diet
Tobacco
Alcohol
Drug use
Lack of physical exercise
Physical and sexual risk taking
Suicide and violence

Healthcare System Utilization
Ambulatory care
Hospital care
Preventive care

Specific Male Issues
Prostate cancer
Digital rectal exams beginning at age 40 or earlier
Symptoms
Difficulty or pain with urination
Painful ejaculation
Blood in urine or semen
Testicular cancer
High-risk characteristics
Caucasian, young age, high socioeconomic status, family history, or mother who took estrogen during pregnancy

Specific Male Issues
Erectile dysfunction
Treatment: eliminate or reduce drugs that may be causes
Psychotherapy and behavior modifications
Vacuum devices, oral drugs, drugs injected into urethra
Surgically implanted penile devices or vascular surgery
Cardiovascular disease

At-risk Populations
Men with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Homosexual men and their families

Community Health Nursing Roles
Patient advocate
Educator
Facilitator