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{"title":"Exploring Information Seeking Anxiety Among Localized Prostate Cancer Patients.","authors":"Levi Ross, Michael A Preston, Torhonda C Lee, Jala Lockhart, Jordan Young, Angela Wood, Ralph Wood","doi":"10.1177/15579883241240339","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241240339","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Information seeking anxiety is a multidimensional construct that is operationalized as having elements of worry, confusion, and disorganization. Much remains unknown about the ways information seeking anxiety operates among cancer patients in the United States. This study investigated the application of the information seeking anxiety concept among prostate cancer patients by documenting their assessment experiences and examining relationships between information seeking anxiety and treatment information search behaviors. A purposive sample of African American and Caucasian men (<i>N</i> = 63) within 5 years of being diagnosed with localized disease (stage T1 or T2) were recruited to participate through cancer registries, advertisements, and word-of-mouth. Participants completed a self-administered survey with items that collected demographic information, treatment information-seeking behaviors, and information seeking anxiety evaluations. All surveys were completed in one sitting and a majority of men (82.5%, <i>N</i> = 52) completed the information seeking anxiety assessment with no assistance. During their first interactions with available sources of information (e.g., doctors, internet, peers), most survivors (95.2%, <i>N</i> = 60) reported some level of information seeking anxiety. Specifically, 55.5% (<i>N</i> = 35) were confused about what to look for, 60.3% (<i>N</i> = 38) were worried they would not find the right information, 55.5% (<i>N</i> = 35) were uncomfortable with the search process, and 49.2% (<i>N</i> = 31) reported being disorganized. The composite information seeking anxiety measure was moderately correlated with men's self-reported time to start searching for treatment information (<i>p</i> = .02; <i>r</i> = .306). Information seeking anxiety appears to delay the treatment information gathering activities of prostate cancer survivors with localized disease. This previously undocumented barrier to the delivery of prostate cancer care services should be investigated in other studies with larger and more diverse samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 2","pages":"15579883241240339"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10981234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140304376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of Sex Hormones, Insulin Dosage, and Risk Factors Associated With Male Diabetic Patients.","authors":"Xiao-Jun Chen","doi":"10.1177/15579883241235062","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241235062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of sex hormones and other indicators on risk factors for hypercoagulable states in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ninety-two diabetic patients were divided into two groups based on testosterone levels: T1 group (testosterone <12 mmol/L) and T2 group (testosterone >12 mmol/L). Fifty-four non-diabetic patients were used as the control group. Sex hormone index, glucose, insulin, C-peptide, 24-h urinary free cortisol, thromboelastography, and insulin resistance index were measured by radioimmunoassay. Testosterone was lower in the diabetic men than in the control group (12.02 vs 14.77, <i>p</i> < .05), and was inversely related to blood coagulation status, blood glucose level, and cortisol level. Body mass index was positively correlated with estradiol and insulin resistance index. Testosterone was independently associated with the clotting process after controlling for age. Low testosterone is a risk factor for hypercoagulable state in diabetic men. Elevated estradiol and insulin resistance are influential factors for increased body mass index.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 2","pages":"15579883241235062"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10981860/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140329523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prognostic Value of Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio (LMR) in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Qin Xiang, Yueguang Liu, Junwen Xiao, Longhua Ou, Jianhui Du","doi":"10.1177/15579883241234747","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241234747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to evaluate the prognostic value of lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) by a method of meta-analysis. China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase were searched to collect relevant literature until March 2023. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the bias risk of the literature included. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to evaluate the prognostic value of LMR in PCa. Stata 15.0 statistical software was used for data analysis. A total of six published articles were included in this meta-analysis, containing 1,104 patients with PCa. The results of the meta-analysis indicated better overall survival (OS; HR = 1.73, 95% CI: 1.73, <i>p</i> = .001) and progression-free survival (PFS; HR = 2.63, 95% CI: 1.58~4.38, <i>p</i> < .001) in patients with PCa with low LMR compared with high LMR. In conclusion, compared with low LMR, PCa patients with high LMR have a better prognosis. LMR is an independent risk factor affecting the long-term prognosis of patients with PCa. The detection of LMR before treatment is of certain significance in judging the clinical prognosis of patients with PCa.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 2","pages":"15579883241234747"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10958819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140183520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Season Variation on Semen Quality: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Data From Patients at an Eastern Iranian Tertiary Care Fertility Center Over a Decade.","authors":"Hamid Pakmanesh, Nasrin Nazarirobati, Shahriar Dabiri, Tooraj Reza Mirshekari, Nazanin Eslami, Parham Torabinavid, Hamidreza Rouientan, Behzad Narouie","doi":"10.1177/15579883241237505","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241237505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Seasonal changes are assumed to affect various sperm characteristics based on photoperiods, temperature, and air pollution. According to the literature, most studies were performed on populations of Western countries, and there are limited studies performed in the Middle East with variable results. This study evaluated the seasonality of sperm characteristics among men of reproductive age in an andrology center in Kerman, Iran, where the seasonal temperature varies significantly, with average temperatures ranging from 50 °F (10 °C) to 75.2 °F (24 °C). We retrospectively evaluated the sperm analysis test record. Sperm samples were obtained from 2,948 men during 10 years, excluding those with azoospermia. Samples were assessed for volume, concentration, motility, and morphology according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. We performed a comprehensive comparative literature review of the studies investigating the association between seasonal variation and sperm quality. The mean semen volume was higher in the summer compared with other seasons (<i>p</i> = .04). The mean percentage of sperm motility was higher in the spring and less in winter (<i>p</i> = .03). Sperm morphology-related parameters, measured by the percent of normal morphology, were significantly better in winter (<i>p</i> = .03). Our findings suggest seasonality of sperm characteristics among men of fertility age. Semen volume, motility, and morphology were affected by the photoperiod of reproductive seasons. Results might support the influential role of seasonal variations in the possibility of fertility, especially among those using assisted reproductive technologies and those with oligospermia.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 2","pages":"15579883241237505"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10956154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140178986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlates of Sexual Behavior Across Fatherhood Status: Finding From the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), 2016-2018.","authors":"Samuel L K Baxter, Lorenzo N Hopper, Chelse Spinner","doi":"10.1177/15579883241239770","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241239770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amid national trends in postponed parenthood and more diverse family structures, the fatherhood identity may be important to men's sexual behaviors. This study examined factors associated with reports of consistent contraceptive use and multiple sexual partners across fatherhood status. Using public data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), Wave V (2016-2018), two sexual behaviors were examined among 1,163 men aged 32 to 42 years. Outcomes were two binary indicators: consistent contraceptive use with partner and having multiple (≥2) sexual partners in the past year. Fatherhood status was categorized as nonfather, resident father, and nonresident father. Demographic (e.g., race/ethnicity, education, income, and relationship type) and health-related (e.g., drinking, perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and insurance status) factors were considered. Logistic regression analysis produced odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals and were stratified by fatherhood categories. In the sample, 72% of men were resident fathers, 10% were nonresident fathers, and 18% were nonfathers; 28% reported consistent contraceptive use and 16% reported multiple sexual partners. For nonfathers, relationship type and race were associated with reporting multiple sexual partners. For resident fathers, relationship type was the crucial factor associated with consistent contraceptive use and reporting multiple sexual partners. In nonresident fathers, relationship type, education, and income were important factors to consistent contraceptive use and reporting multiple sexual partners. Key findings suggest that relationship type, income, and education are crucial factors to men's sexual behavior. Heterogeneous effects were observed across fatherhood status. This study adds to limited research on fatherhood and sexual behavior among men transitioning from young adulthood to middle age.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 2","pages":"15579883241239770"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10981246/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140304375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing the Strength of Associations Between Male Genital Problems and Mental Illnesses and Sleep Disorders.","authors":"Ray M Merrill, Dajeong Song, McKay K Ashton","doi":"10.1177/15579883241228243","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241228243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study compares the rate of selected types of mental illnesses (stress, anxiety, depression) and sleep disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea) according to the status of eight male genital problems. Analyses utilize medical claims data for male employees aged 18 to 64 years of a large corporation, 2017 to 2021. Approximately 1,076 (7.3%) men per year have one or more genital problems. The most common being benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; 3.8%) and then erectile dysfunction (ED; 1.7%). For BPH patients, the rate experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or a combination of these is 0.96%, 6.2%, 5.3%, and 5.1%, respectively. Corresponding rates for ED are 1.5%, 7.2%, 5.9%, and 7.5%. For BPH patients, the rate experiencing insomnia, sleep apnea, or both is 3.1%, 22.7%, and 2.0%, respectively. Corresponding rates for ED are 1.2%, 20.6%, and 2.2%. Male genital problems positively associate with having one or more mental illnesses (stress, anxiety, depression), except for hydrocele, with ED and penis disorder having the strongest associations. Male genital problems also positively associate with having insomnia and/or sleep apnea, except for infertility and orchitis, with BPH and ED having the strongest associations. The positive associations involving BPH and ED with mental illnesses are each more pronounced in the younger age group (18-49 vs. 50-64). Similar results are seen in the models involving sleep disorders. Thus, comorbid male genital problems, mental illnesses, and sleep disorders exist, with the strength of associations unique to the male genital problem and sometimes modified by age.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"15579883241228243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10822091/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139569283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations of Incarceration With Subsequent Substance Use, Sexual Risk-Taking, and STI/HIV Incidence Among Black Sexual Minority Men and Black Transgender Women.","authors":"Gökhan Çeker","doi":"10.1177/15579883241229003","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241229003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"15579883241229003"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10836135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139650049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health Is Power, and Health Is Wealth: Understanding the Motivators and Barriers of African American/Black Male Immigrants With Gastrointestinal Conditions.","authors":"Daina Potter, Pamela Valera","doi":"10.1177/15579883241227333","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883241227333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The digestive health of African American/Black male immigrants in the United States has not been previously studied. Much of what is known about gastrointestinal (GI) concerns in this population is based on studies conducted on the overall Black American population. The purpose of this narrative study was to understand how African American/Black male immigrants with GI concerns navigated their GI condition. Fifteen African American/Black male immigrants from various cities in the United States participated in two remote focus groups to discover what motivates them to take control of their illness. Narrative analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Most men, 47% (<i>n</i> = 7), did not have health insurance, and 67% (<i>n</i> = 10) reported their income was less than US$52,000. The themes identified were: (1) lack of knowledge of GI, (2) denial of initial diagnosis, (3) self-discipline, (4) positive provider interactions, (5) health as a priority, and (6) advice to other African American/Black male immigrants experiencing GI. A strengths-based approach is necessary for describing the health-seeking behaviors among African American/Black male immigrants.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"15579883241227333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846062/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting Anxiety and Depression Among Erectile Dysfunction Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Nguyen Quang, Le Van Truong, Eric Chung, Bui Van Quang, Luu Quang Long, Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thanh Minh, Do Mai Anh, Nguyen Dinh Thanh, Nguyen Truong Nam","doi":"10.1177/15579883231223502","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883231223502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Vietnam, erectile dysfunction (ED) is prevalent and recognized to be associated with mental disorders; however, societal taboos impede a comprehensive understanding of this connection. Our study aims to investigate the factors related to higher levels of anxiety and/or depression (HAD) in individuals with ED. Between November 2022 and March 2023, a face-to-face survey was conducted at the Center for Andrology of Viet Duc University Hospital, involving 390 patients diagnosed with ED. The survey included 51 questions covering general patient information, the International Index of Erectile Function-15 (IIEF-15), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). The stepwise Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) method was used to identify factors associated with HAD. The study revealed an average age of 37.63 (11.84) years among participants, with a HAD prevalence of 17.69%. Several factors were associated with a higher likelihood of belonging to the HAD group in ED patients. These factors included non-office workers (OR: 1.11; 95% CI: [1.01, 1.21], <i>p</i> = .025), medium and high levels of work-related stress (OR: 1.23; [1.06, 1.44], <i>p</i> = .008; OR: 1.22; [1.04, 1.45], <i>p</i> = .018), multiple shameful experiences related to ED (OR: 1.16; [1.08, 1.25], <i>p</i> < .001), moderate and severe ED (OR: 1.17; [1.03, 1.32], <i>p</i> = .013; OR: 1.31; [1.14, 1.51], <i>p</i> < .001), and dissatisfaction with intercourse skills (OR: 1.09; [1.01, 1.17], <i>p</i> = .028). Our findings suggest a 16% higher likelihood of HAD status in individuals with multiple shameful experiences related to ED, while moderate and severe ED are associated with respective increases of 17% and 31% in the likelihood. These findings emphasize the importance of considering mental health in the care of individuals with ED.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"15579883231223502"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10826397/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139574398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protect and Provide: Perceptions of Manhood and Masculinities Among Disabled Violently Injured Black Men in a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program.","authors":"Nazsa S Baker, Cortney VanHook, Tiffany Ricks, Christopher St Vil, Teri Lassiter, Stephanie Bonne","doi":"10.1177/15579883231221390","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883231221390","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exploring the post-injury lives of those who have survived gunshot wounds is essential to understanding the entire scope of firearm violence. The lives of Black male firearm violence survivors are transformed in various ways due to their injuries both visible and invisible. This study explored how Black men who suffer from disabilities via a firearm negotiated their masculine identities. Semi-structured, qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 violently injured Black men participating in a hospital-based violence intervention program. Survivors expressed their thoughts on how their injuries impacted their manhood and masculinities. Three themes emerged: (1) perceptions of manhood, (2) loss of independence and burden on others, and (3) and mobility. These themes highlighted and described how their lives were impacted post-injury and characterized their psychological and physical experience of recovery. The research findings suggest the need for more qualitative studies to further explore the relationship between firearm injury, Black masculinity, and perceptions of manhood. While Black men are understudied in health research and invisible in disability research, they continue to be hyper-invisible when discussing violently acquired disabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"18 1","pages":"15579883231221390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}