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1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of West London.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 8, 2011
Summary
Men face higher cancer mortality rates than women, with prostate cancer being the most common male cancer. Understanding gender
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Men experience higher cancer mortality rates than women.
- Specific male cancers include penile, prostate, and testicular cancers.
- Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of men's health in the UK through a male cancer lens.
- To highlight gender as a significant determinant of health status.
- To inform healthcare professionals on integrating gender considerations into health services and policy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing data on male cancers and men's health.
- Analysis of the interplay between gender and other socio-demographic factors (e.g., social class, ethnicity, age).
- Discussion of challenges men face in accessing healthcare and their health-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Men are approximately 40% more likely to die from cancer than women.
- Gender significantly influences health status and access to healthcare for men.
- Complex interactions exist between gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, and age in relation to male health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Nurses and healthcare policymakers must consider gender as a critical factor in service delivery and strategic planning.
- Further research is essential to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by men.
- Addressing male-specific health issues requires a nuanced understanding of gender and its intersection with other social determinants.
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