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Men's health : an introduction / edited by Diana Karczmarczyk and Susan A. Milstein.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Men--Health and hygiene.
- Men.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 190 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2021]
- Summary:
- "This comprehensive book addresses men's health and wellness in the context of the male psyche, provides up to date research on men's health, discusses theoretical frameworks, shares perspectives from men and lists consumer resources and tools. Men's Health explores social, cultural, physical and psychological approaches to men's health with sections focusing on the psycho-social issues, the body, relationships, healthy living and aging, while taking into account cultural differences. Suitable for students taking undergraduate courses on men's health and wellness, this broad-ranging textbook is the ideal introduction to the topic"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Male psyche
- 1 Introduction to men's health
- What is health?
- Socio-ecological model
- Men's health
- The past
- The present
- The future
- How to use the book
- References
- 2 Masculinity and seeking help
- Factors impacting men seeking health care
- Masculinity and health care
- Men, relationships and health care
- Men and how they experience pain
- Moving forward
- 3 Body image
- Overview
- Research with men
- Research with boys and adolescent males
- Male body image and self-esteem
- Relationship among the media, advertising, and body image
- Eating disorders in males
- Under-eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Causes of anorexia nervosa
- At risk populations
- Bulimia nervosa
- Causes of bulimia nervosa
- Signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa
- Overeating disorder and compulsive eating disorder
- Signs and symptoms of compulsive eating disorder
- Muscle dysmorphia
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Future directions
- Useful resources
- Part II The body
- 4 Male anatomy
- General anatomy
- General overview of male urogenital anatomy
- In-utero development: differentiation and fetal development
- General anatomical differences between males and females
- Congenital male-specific health concerns
- Hypospadias
- Chordee
- Cryptorchidism
- Swyer syndrome
- Early childhood development health concerns
- Circumcision
- Other health concerns, issues, and topics
- Prostate cancer
- The basics
- Screening guidelines
- Testicular cancer
- Reaching males
- Interpersonal and institutional barriers
- Targeted interventions.
- What's next?
- Vignette
- Additional resources
- Pop culture
- Other resources
- 5 Sexual health
- Sexual behaviors
- Masturbation
- Pornography
- Kegel exercises
- STIs and STDs
- Impact of BPA on male fertility
- 6 Sexual orientation
- Definitions
- Statistics
- Global policies
- Current research
- Health disparities
- Healthcare barriers
- Best practices
- Key next steps to advance men's health
- 7 Chronic diseases
- Cardiovascular disease overview
- Cardiovascular disease preventative and early-stage treatment
- Cardiovascular disease treatment and diagnosis
- Prescription interventions
- Diabetes overview
- Types of diabetes
- Peripheral artery disease
- Masculinity and chronic health issues in men
- Emerging issues
- Future research
- Part III Relationships
- 8 Mental health
- Background
- A global issue
- Expressing emotional hurt
- Considerations in the community
- Suicide
- Male-specific screening tools
- Sleep and social media
- The role of stigma
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- 9 Healthy relationships
- Healthy relationships
- Types and roles of relationships
- Health impacts
- Conclusions
- 10 Fatherhood
- Definition
- Paternity
- Absent fathers
- Father involvement
- Dimensions of fathering
- Parenting styles
- Key next steps
- 11 Violence
- Intimate partner violence
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual abuse
- Violence among and by men
- Hate crimes
- Current efforts
- Part IV Staying healthy
- 12 Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
- Alcohol and the human body: A primer on how alcohol impacts you
- Alcohol consumption and associated consequences worldwide
- Societal influences on drinking.
- Who drinks more? Examining alcohol consumption across sexes
- Alcohol-related biological differences between men and women
- Alcohol-related issues specific to men
- Alcohol use among men across the lifespan
- Substance use in college settings
- Being substance use free in college
- Learning more about substance use from a male perspective
- Advancing men's health and substance-use behaviors
- 13 Nutrition
- Global perspective
- National guidelines for diet planning in the United States
- Influences on dietary patterns
- Nutrition and gender
- National perspective
- Nutritional status of American men
- Food and nutrient labeling
- Nutrition mobile apps
- Nutrition health professionals
- Nutrition education and meal planning
- Supplements
- Conclusion
- Book and movie recommendations
- 14 Physical fitness/activity
- Recommended levels of physical activity
- The value of physical activity
- Implementing and maintaining a life full of physical activity
- Types of physical activity
- Safety and injury
- Physical activity around the world
- Physical activity through the various phases of life
- Technology's role in physical activity
- More information
- Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-351-02262-8
- 1-351-02260-1
- 9781351022620
- OCLC:
- 1150831139
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