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Terminating the Revolving Cycle of Silence: A Co-Production Study of a Media Campaign Intervention to Encourage Males Affected by Intimate Partner Violence Help-Seeking in Nigeria. 终止沉默的循环：尼日利亚媒体运动干预鼓励受亲密伴侣暴力影响的男性寻求帮助的合作研究。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-26 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261436764

Tarela Juliet Ike, Dung Ezekiel Jidong, Maureen Iru Ntaji, Evangelyn Ebi Ayobi, Mieyebi Lawrence Ike, Kelvin Odeyovwi Ayobi, Peremi Richmond Ike, Rukevwe Francis Doghor, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Tahir Azam

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Performing Strength: Racialized Masculinity in the Lived Experiences of Black Men at Risk of Suicide. 表演力量：有自杀危险的黑人男性生活经历中的种族化男子气概。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1177/15579883251408351

Leslie B Adams, Aubrey DeVinney, Dahlia Aljuboori, Savannah Bachman, Husain Lateef, Aryamawit Habteyesus, Tiara C Willie

{"title":"Performing Strength: Racialized Masculinity in the Lived Experiences of Black Men at Risk of Suicide.","authors":"Leslie B Adams, Aubrey DeVinney, Dahlia Aljuboori, Savannah Bachman, Husain Lateef, Aryamawit Habteyesus, Tiara C Willie","doi":"10.1177/15579883251408351","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883251408351","url":null,"abstract":"Suicide rates among Black men in the United States have increased significantly in recent decades, yet limited research explores how intersecting systems of oppression contribute to this trend. This study examines how racial identity and gender norms intersect to shape suicide risk among Black men with lived experiences of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with Black adult men (n = 15) in Maryland who had a history of suicidal ideation or behavior from February 2022 to October 2023. Using thematic analysis and an intersectional framework, we explored how racialized masculinity, public and private regard, and cultural norms around emotional expression influence mental health and help-seeking. Participants described navigating a racialized ideal of masculinity that emphasized toughness, emotional suppression, and self-reliance. These expectations, compounded by systemic racism and internalized stigma, created barriers to vulnerability and support-seeking in moments of crisis. Racial identity, particularly public regard and centrality, shaped how men internalized and performed masculine roles. Many reported gender role stress resulting from the conflict between emotional needs and societal demands, which contributed to isolation and elevated suicide risk. Our study results emphasize the importance of enacting gendered and culturally responsive approaches to suicide prevention efforts. These efforts should also acknowledge and mitigate the compounded effects of racial oppression and gender expectations.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883251408351"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12783540/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145931424","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}

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Hemoglobin-to-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Ratio and Erectile Dysfunction Among U.S. Adults: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Body Roundness Index. 美国成年人的血红蛋白与红细胞分布、宽度比和勃起功能障碍：身体圆度指数的调节中介分析。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1177/15579883251414645

Yumei Wu, Yaling Wu, Xuesong Dong

{"title":"Hemoglobin-to-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Ratio and Erectile Dysfunction Among U.S. Adults: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Body Roundness Index.","authors":"Yumei Wu, Yaling Wu, Xuesong Dong","doi":"10.1177/15579883251414645","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883251414645","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the association between the hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio (HRR) and erectile dysfunction (ED), a prevalent male sexual health concern. Analyzing data from 2,197 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2004), we employed logistic regression models and restricted cubic spline analysis to examine this relationship while conducting comprehensive sensitivity and subgroup analyses. Of the participants, 725 individuals reported ED history. Regression analysis revealed a significant inverse relationship between HRR levels and ED likelihood, with fully adjusted models showing a 69% reduced ED risk per HRR unit increase (odds ratio [OR] = 0.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.12, 0.77], p = .016). Tertile analysis demonstrated progressive ED risk reduction across ascending HRR categories in all models: Model 1 (OR = 0.29, 95% CI = [0.23, 0.37], p < .001), Model 2 (OR = 0.58, 95% CI = [0.43, 0.82], p = .003), and Model 3 (OR = 0.66, 95% CI = [0.45, 0.97], p = .035). Restricted cubic spline analysis confirmed linear association patterns without significant nonlinearity (p > .05). Sensitivity analyses reinforced HRR's consistent negative correlation with ED risk, whereas subgroup analyses revealed stable associations across demographic strata without significant interaction effects. Our findings identify reduced HRR as an independent risk factor for ED, suggesting its potential utility as a clinical biomarker for early ED detection and prevention strategies. This novel hematological parameter could enhance risk stratification and inform interventions to mitigate disease progression and recurrence, potentially improving therapeutic outcomes in male sexual health management.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883251414645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12804655/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145964662","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}

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Guy Talk, Precarious Masculinity, and Men's Sexual Health: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Men's Health Magazine Covers. 男性谈话、不稳定的男子气概与男性性健康：男性健康杂志封面的定性内容分析。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-31 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261418805

Trenton M Haltom, Meredith G F Worthen

{"title":"Guy Talk, Precarious Masculinity, and Men's Sexual Health: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Men's Health Magazine Covers.","authors":"Trenton M Haltom, Meredith G F Worthen","doi":"10.1177/15579883261418805","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883261418805","url":null,"abstract":"The current study engages precarious masculinity as a framework to examine sexual health in magazines marketed for male audiences. Precarious masculinity is the idea that masculinity is fragile and always being challenged or questioned, particularly considering pressures to defend the social status and privilege associated with masculinity. We conducted a qualitative content analysis of the text or \"coverlines\" on the covers of Men's Health magazines over nearly 40 years (1986-2024; N = 333) of which only 26 (8%) covers address men's sexual health. Such few coverlines on these topics suggests men's \"visible invisibility,\" a concept that describes men's dominant place in society and the prioritization of their sex lives with women, yet also significant gaps in knowledge, access, and care for men's sexual health. Our findings reveal three key themes wherein appeals to precarious masculinity are evident: sexual health concerns (e.g., condoms, vasectomies, and prostates), \"the truth about testosterone,\" and sexual functioning and aesthetics. We identify the verbiage used on the covers of men's magazines as \"guy talk\" that involves silly, ironic, or slang-laden verbiage. Using guy talk as a marketing tactic both exposes the precarity of masculinity and serves as a compensatory manhood act that allows men to avoid perceived social consequences associated with expressions of vulnerability and thus preserve masculine privilege. We conclude that the guy talk in men's magazines that caters to precarious masculinity and, with men's visible invisibility, does a disservice to men's health and well-being.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883261418805"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12861384/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146091702","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}

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Efficacies of Single-Dose Ceftriaxone Regimens in Treating Gonococcal Paraurethral Duct Infection in Men. 单剂量头孢曲松治疗男性淋球菌性尿道旁管感染的疗效观察。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-20 DOI: 10.1177/15579883251412987

Wenge Fan, Qingsong Zhang, Mei Wei, Yuan Zhu

{"title":"Efficacies of Single-Dose Ceftriaxone Regimens in Treating Gonococcal Paraurethral Duct Infection in Men.","authors":"Wenge Fan, Qingsong Zhang, Mei Wei, Yuan Zhu","doi":"10.1177/15579883251412987","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883251412987","url":null,"abstract":"This study compared the efficacies of single-dose ceftriaxone therapy at doses of 250 mg, 500 mg, and 1 g for gonococcal paraurethral duct infection in men. Forty-eight men with gonococcal paraurethral duct infection were assigned to Groups A, B, and C based on their order of arrival in the clinic; each group comprised 16 patients. Groups A, B, and C received single intramuscular doses of ceftriaxone at 250 mg, 500 mg, and 1 g, respectively. The mean times to resolution of purulent discharge from the paraurethral duct were 1.87 ± 0.81 days in Group A, 1.06 ± 0.25 days in Group B, and 1.13 ± 0.34 days in Group C. The mean times to resolution of erythematous swelling at skin lesions were 4.75 ± 1.69 days in Group A, 3.44 ± 0.89 days in Group B, and 3.31 ± 1.25 days in Group C. The mean times to resolution of tenderness at skin lesions were 5.25 ± 1.00 days in Group A, 3.06 ± 0.10 days in Group B, and 2.38 ± 1.03 days in Group C. The mean times to closure of the paraurethral duct orifice were 9.88 ± 2.92 days in Group A, 6.88 ± 1.71 days in Group B, and 6.38 ± 1.86 days in Group C. The resolution times significantly differed between Group A and Groups B and C (all p < .05); however, there were no significant differences between Groups B and C (all p > .05). The study shows that all three ceftriaxone single-dose regimens effectively cured gonococcal paraurethral duct infection in men. A single 500 mg dose may represent a more suitable treatment option.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883251412987"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12827929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146008481","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}

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Advances of Polymerase Chain Reaction Sperm Testing in Men With Chronic Prostatitis and Pelvic Pain Syndrome. 聚合酶链反应精子检测在男性慢性前列腺炎和盆腔疼痛综合征中的研究进展。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-31 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261418248

Maja Sofronievska Glavinov, Ognen Tochko, Senol Tahir, Stefan Arsov

{"title":"Advances of Polymerase Chain Reaction Sperm Testing in Men With Chronic Prostatitis and Pelvic Pain Syndrome.","authors":"Maja Sofronievska Glavinov, Ognen Tochko, Senol Tahir, Stefan Arsov","doi":"10.1177/15579883261418248","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883261418248","url":null,"abstract":"Prostate inflammation is a common condition in men characterized by swelling of the prostate gland, often associated with other prostate diseases. Understanding the role of chronic inflammation in prostatic diseases is important due to the changes in prostatic cells and the persistence when undiagnosed. The evaluation and management of chronic prostatitis (CP) and chronic pelvic pain (CPP) involve specific diagnostic tests. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection kits that use multiplex real-time PCR in comparison to standard microbiology sperm culture for detecting pathogens in individuals with CP and CPP. This retrospective observational study analyzed data from a database of 68 patients, aged 50.1 ± 17.8 years and treated at a secondary care urology center. PCR testing detected at least one microorganism in 63/68 samples (92.6%), while conventional culture yielded positive results in 12/68 cases (17.6%). The most detected microorganisms by PCR were the Bacteroides/Porphyromonas/Prevotella group (61.8%). Most of the samples were found to be polymicrobial, with the most common high-order combination consisting of Anaerococcus spp., Atopobium cluster, Bacteroides/Porphyromonas/Prevotella, Megasphaera/Veillonella/Dialister, and Peptostreptococcus/Parvimonas. This study concluded that PCR is more effective than traditional sperm culture in detecting organisms (p < .05), especially in identifying polymicrobial infections and fastidious microorganisms in patients with CP and CPP. PCR has higher sensitivity in detecting pathogens, including those often missed by standard culture techniques, leading to improved clinical outcomes, particularly in cases of polymicrobial infection.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883261418248"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12861351/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146091647","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}

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Neighborhood Influences on Cardiovascular Health: A Concept Mapping Study With Young Black Men Living in Southern Black Communities. 邻里关系对心血管健康的影响：南方黑人社区黑人青年的概念映射研究

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261418250

Samuel L K Baxter, Aaron J Neal, Richard J Chung, Jehlan C White, Asheley Cockrell Skinner, Roland J Thorpe, Morris Weinberger, Leah Frerichs

{"title":"Neighborhood Influences on Cardiovascular Health: A Concept Mapping Study With Young Black Men Living in Southern Black Communities.","authors":"Samuel L K Baxter, Aaron J Neal, Richard J Chung, Jehlan C White, Asheley Cockrell Skinner, Roland J Thorpe, Morris Weinberger, Leah Frerichs","doi":"10.1177/15579883261418250","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883261418250","url":null,"abstract":"Cardiovascular health (CVH) is both a concept and a measure that refers to health behaviors and clinical factors that help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). The neighborhood environment is increasingly recognized as a crucial social determinant of CVH, especially for Black populations. The purpose of this participatory concept mapping (CM) study was to (1) understand perspectives on neighborhood features that influence health and (2) identify which features are most important to achieving CVH behaviors for young Black men. We conducted CM with Black men (n = 30), ages 18 to 34, living in two majority Black communities in one southeastern state. The CM process included three sequential phases-brainstorming, structuring, and interpretation. We defined CVH behaviors as having a healthy diet, healthy weight, engaging in sufficient physical activity, and no tobacco use. Participants depicted neighborhood characteristics across 45 statements that were grouped into eight conceptual clusters. Clusters were rated in terms of relative importance to achieving CVH behaviors. Participants ranked the Economic Opportunity and Health Choices clusters as the most important to achieving CVH behaviors. Conversely, Economic Stressors and Environmental Stressors had the lowest rating of relative importance to achieving CVH behaviors. Pattern matching revealed that average cluster ratings of importance to CVH behaviors achievement were ranked similarly across city type (metropolitan vs. small city) and neighborhood racial composition (most Black vs. racially diverse), but with some nuance. This participant-driven process highlights the neighborhood environment as a meaningful social determinant of fostering or undermining CVH behaviors for young Black men.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883261418250"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12881316/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146130946","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}

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Effects of Recreational Soccer and Team Handball Training on Cognitive and Physical Performance in Male Adolescents. 休闲足球和团队手球训练对男性青少年认知和体能表现的影响。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-28 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261420407

Ayoub Mannai, Amri Hammami, Sofien Kasmi, Peter Krustrup, Susana Póvoas, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman

{"title":"Effects of Recreational Soccer and Team Handball Training on Cognitive and Physical Performance in Male Adolescents.","authors":"Ayoub Mannai, Amri Hammami, Sofien Kasmi, Peter Krustrup, Susana Póvoas, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman","doi":"10.1177/15579883261420407","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883261420407","url":null,"abstract":"Recreational soccer (RS) and recreational team handball (RTH) have gained recognition for its positive effects on health indices among untrained participants. We aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of regular RS and RTH on selective attention and physical fitness among untrained adolescents. Participants were randomly assigned to participate in a 3-month RS or RTH training program [2 sessions/week, RS group (n = 10; Age: 17.11 ± 0.60 years), RTH (n = 10; Age: 16.85 ± 0.62 years)] and 8 served as a control group [regular Physical Education classes, control group (n = 8; Age: 16.57 ± 0.38 years)]. Before and after the intervention period, the participants were tested for a range of physical fitness variables (explosive strength, horizontal and vertical jump performance, sprint, and aerobic performance) and for selective attentional performance. After the intervention, RTH (20.6%, d = 0.6) and RS (22.4%, d = 0.7) groups showed a significant and moderate improvement in concentration performance compared with the control group (-1.4%, d = 0.14), which decreased its performance. No significant effects were observed on the total number of concentration errors in the intervention groups (Ftime × groups =0.02). A significant improvement was found for CMJ performance in the RS group with no changes in the control group (Ftime = 17.41, small improvement). The RTH and RS groups showed a non-significant but moderate improvement in 10-m sprinting and aerobic performance (YYIR) (Cohen's d > 0.5). In conclusion, RS and RTH training showed a small to moderate improvement in jump and sprint performance with a significant positive effect on concentration performance within a sample of untrained male adolescents.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883261420407"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12953979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147315855","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}

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Prostate Cancer Screening: Evidence, Ethics, and Reframing Education. 前列腺癌筛查：证据、伦理和重构教育。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-11 DOI: 10.1177/15579883251412986

Takeshi Takahashi

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Men's Access to Medical and Preventive Care in Almaty: A Cross-Sectional Study by Occupation. 阿拉木图男性获得医疗和预防保健：按职业划分的横断面研究。

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American Journal of Men's Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1177/15579883261426048

Kamshat Tolganbayeva, Akmaral Abikulova, Maksut Kulzhanov, Laura Seyduanova, Jamil Abuov, Lyazzat Kosherbayeva

{"title":"Men's Access to Medical and Preventive Care in Almaty: A Cross-Sectional Study by Occupation.","authors":"Kamshat Tolganbayeva, Akmaral Abikulova, Maksut Kulzhanov, Laura Seyduanova, Jamil Abuov, Lyazzat Kosherbayeva","doi":"10.1177/15579883261426048","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15579883261426048","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess men's health awareness, attitudes, and use of primary health care (PHC) services in Almaty across occupational groups. A cross-sectional study was conducted among men aged 18 and older, recruited from four occupational groups: office employees and civil servants, military personnel, industrial and service workers, and unskilled laborers. The results showed that men often pay insufficient attention to their health, with clear disparities across occupational groups. Men in unskilled professions demonstrated the riskiest health behaviors, including earlier initiation of smoking and alcohol consumption, more frequent drinking (two to three times per week, p = .005), and lower physical activity (p = .004). This group also showed lower health literacy and lower trust in the health care system, while visiting public polyclinics more frequently (38.6% visited three to five times per year, p = .005), likely for acute conditions rather than preventive care. At the same time, 72.6% of office workers reported significant gaps in knowledge about chronic diseases and self-management skills, despite their higher educational level. Logistic regression analysis identified satisfaction with care quality (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.27), adherence to doctors' recommendations (AOR = 3.24), and regular visits to private clinics (odds ratio [OR] = 2.86) as the most stable predictors of health care engagement. These findings suggest that PHC services in Almaty should better respond to the needs of men working in different occupational contexts. Improving health literacy, addressing structural and behavioral barriers, and implementing workplace-based health interventions may help encourage earlier and more consistent use of preventive services.","PeriodicalId":7429,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Men's Health","volume":"20 1","pages":"15579883261426048"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12949276/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300851","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}

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