Men,Masculinity, and Cancer: Risk-factor Behaviors,Early Detection,and Psychosocial Adaptation |
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Authors: | Donald R. Nicholas PhD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Division of Planning Studies , The Pennsylvania State University , USA;2. University Health Services, The Pennsylvania State University , USA |
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Abstract: | Abstract Men and women experience cancer differently. More men than women get cancer, more men than women die from cancer, and men usually adapt less well than women after a cancer diagnosis. In this article, the author suggests that the consequences of male gender-role socialization may explain some of these differences. The focus of the article is on (a) cancer risk-factor behaviors; (b) screening, early detection, symptom recognition, and help seeking; and (c) psychosocial adaptation. Research that has identified gender differences is reviewed and the impact of male gender-role socialization is offered as a potential explanation for these differences. In addition, practice implications for college health professionals are offered. |
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Keywords: | cancer gender roles masculinity men risk factors screening |
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