Community 11

Men’s Health

Read chapter 32 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point presentation. 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 some 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”.
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

 

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