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1. Discussion: physiological and psychosocial factor
Discussion: physiological and psychosocial factor ON Discussion: physiological and
psychosocial factorRead chapter 18 of the class textbook and review the attached
PowerPoint presentation. Once done, answer the following questions.Identify and discuss
the major indicators of men’s health status.Mention and describe the physiological and
psychosocial factors that have an impact on men’s health status.Mention and discuss
barriers to improving men’s health.Mention and discuss factors that promote men’s
health.INSTRUCTIONS:As stated in the syllabus present your assignment in an APA format
word document, Arial 12 font . A minimum of 2 evidence-based references besides the class
textbook no older than 5 years must be used and quote. A minimum of 800 words is
required. Please make sure to follow the instructions as given and use either spell-check or
Grammarly before you post your assignment. Please review the rubric attached in lecture
You must present the assignment according to how it is posted, answering the questions by
number, essay-style assignments will not be accepted unless otherwise specified. I’ve been
grading a lot of assignments with quite a few spelling/grammar errors.Very Important NO
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factorattachment_1attachment_2Unformatted Attachment Preview• Name DQ Rubric 2019
• • Description Rubric Detail Levels of Achievement Criteria Proficient Competent Novice
Introduction and quality of discussion’s Argument Weight 60.00% 100.00 % It is consistent
with application in research related to its context. Clarity of ideas. Comprehensive, indepth
and wide ranging. 70.00 % The topic has a partially weak association to clarity of ideas and
related topic. Relevant but not comprehensive. 15.00 % Unable to address any part of the
question and/or topic. Little relevance/some accuracy. Objectivity of Tone, overall quality &
Review of Literature in APA 6th format within past 7 years Weight 10.00% 100.00 % Tone
is consistent, addressed professionally and objectively. Evidence in literature s arguments.
70.00 % The tone is not consistently objective. Some observations, some ive evidence used.
15.00 % No objectivity in tone. No evidence of literature review provided. Lacks evidence of
critical analysis, poor to no use of ive evidence. Grammar / Writing Skills Weight 7.50%
100.00 % Excellent mechanics, sentence structure and organization with no grammatical
mistakes. 70.00 % Some grammatical lapses , uses emotional responses in lieu of relevant
points. 0.00 % Poor grammar, weak communication, lack of clarity. Peer Reply #1 Weight
7.50% 100.00 % Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student
work, asks meaningful extending questions. 70.00 % 0.00 % Some ability to No peer
response meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions.

2. Levels of Achievement Criteria Peer Reply #2 Weight 7.50% Proficient Competent 100.00 %
Demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize student work, asks
meaningful extending questions. 70.00 % 0.00 % Some ability to No Peer response
meaningfully comment on other students work and ask meaningful questions. Overall APA
Use 100.00 % Discussion: physiological and psychosocial factorWeight 7.50%
Demonstrates an exceptional ability to apply 6th edition APA standards. • Novice 70.00 %
0.00 % Some ability to to No adherence to 6th apply 6th edition APA edition APA standards.
standards. i.e. use of in-text citation, reference structure, quoting,etc. Chapter 18 Men’s
Health Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier
Inc. Longevity and Mortality in Men ? ? ? ? Rates of longevity are increasing for both men
and women. Gender disparity for life expectancy and mortality has decreased, but mortality
rates for men remain higher than those for women. Factors influencing mortality rates
include race or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, and education. Males continue to be at
risk for death resulting from unintentional injury and homicide. Copyright © 2015, 2011,
2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 2 Morbidity in Men’s Health
? ? ? ? Men tend to perceive themselves to be in better health than do women. Women are
more likely to be ill, whereas men are at greater risk for death. Incidence rate for acute and
chronic conditions is higher for women than for men; injuries are higher for men than
women. Women have higher morbidity rates than men, but men have higher morbidity and
mortality rates for conditions that are the leading causes of death. . Copyright © 2015, 2011,
2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 3 Precursors of Death
Frequently NOT Addressed by the Present Health Care System ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Heart disease
and stroke Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Obesity Type A
personality Family history Lack of exercise Cigarette smoking Cancer ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Sunlight
Radiation Occupational hazards Water pollution Air pollution Dietary patterns Alcohol
Heredity Certain medical conditions Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by
Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 4 Men’s Use of Medical Care ? ? ? Men do not engage in
health protective behaviors at frequently as women. Most men do not have routine check-
ups, including screenings. Men seek ambulatory care less often than women. delay medical
treatment ? are sicker when they do seek health care ? therefore they require more
intensive medical care. ? Men ? Discussion: physiological and psychosocial factorMen tend
to have longer lengths of stay in the hospital than women. Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007,
2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 5 Male-Female Health Paradox
Females are sicker, but males die sooner? – Verbrugge and Wingard (1987) Copyright ©
2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 6 Male-Female
Health Paradox (Cont.) ? Biological factors ? Genetics, effects of sex hormones, and
physiological differences Influenced by genetics, hormones, and environment ? Socialization
? Men enculturate their sons to believe that risking personal injury demonstrates
masculinity. ? Men are more likely to change health behaviors when ed by female family
members. Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of
Elsevier Inc. 7 Male-Female Health Paradox (Cont.) ? Orientation toward illness and
prevention ? Stereotypical view of men as strong and invulnerable is incongruent with
health promotion. ? Men lack the somatic awareness and are less likely to interpret

3. symptoms as indicators of illness. ? Men may have a desire to rationalize symptoms and
deny their susceptibility to disease, thus delaying treatment. Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007,
2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 8 Male-Female Health Paradox
(Cont.) ? Data collection on health behaviors may not be accurate: ? Males are less likely
than females to participate in the data collection process. ? Social pressure for males to be
less expressive (suppress their emotions) may help explain gender differences in reporting
health behaviors. Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint
of Elsevier Inc. 9 Nurse’s Responsibilities with Men’s Health ? ? ? ? Use gender-specific
interview techniques to obtain the most accurate health history. Be aware of personal
gender bias in data collection. Be aware of the accuracy and interpretation of secondary
sources of information. Help men learn how to provide to the caregiver or to develop a
caregiver role. Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of
Elsevier Inc. 10 Nurse’s Responsibilities with Men’s Health (Cont.) ? Acknowledge that
gender-linked behaviors increase risks: ? Lifestyle factors (e.g., use of tobacco, substance
abuse, poor preventive health habits and stress, lack of emotional channels) ? Men’s
unwillingness to seek preventive care ? Men’s unwillingness to seek health care when a
symptom arises Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint
of Elsevier Inc. 11 Barriers to Health Care for Men ? ? Little effort has been made to create a
malespecific health care climate Access to care ? Focused on maintaining an effective
workforce ? Financial for curative—not preventive— care ? Reluctance to take time off
from work for care ? Lack of health promotion ? Disease prevention and health promotion
not often reflected in a man’s perception of health ? Focus on disease cure in the present
health care system Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an
imprint of Elsevier Inc. 12 Men’s Health Care Needs ? ? ? Discussion: physiological and
psychosocial factorPermission to have concerns about health and talk openly to others
about them for the consideration of gender role and lifestyle influences on their physical
and mental health Attention from professionals regarding factors that may result in illness
or influence a man’s expression of illness, including such things as occupational factors,
leisure patterns, and interpersonal relationships Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001,
1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 13 Men’s Health Care Needs (Cont.) ? ? ?
Information about how their bodies function, what is normal, what is abnormal, what action
to take, and the role of proper nutrition and exercise Self-care: testicular and genital self-
exams Physical exam and history-taking that include sexual and reproductive health and
illness across the lifespan Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an
imprint of Elsevier Inc. 14 Men’s Health Care Needs (Cont.) ? ? ? Treatment for problems of
couples, such as interpersonal problems, infertility, family planning, sexual concerns, and
STDs Help with fathering (i.e., being included as a parent in child care) Help with fathering
as a single parent, particularly with a child of the opposite sex, in addressing the child’s
sexual development and concerns Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by
Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 15 Men’s Health Care Needs (Cont.) ? ? ? Recognition
that feelings of confusion and uncertainty in a time of rapid social change are normal and
that they may mark the onset of healthy adaptation to change Adjustment of the health care
system to men’s occupational constraints regarding time and location of health care sources

4. Financial ways to obtain these goals Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by
Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 16 Primary Prevention Measures ? ? ? ? Discussion:
physiological and psychosocial factor Provide health education and screening in the
workplace Participate in interest groups and research focused on men’s health Encourage
interest in physical fitness and lifestyle changes Include the male perception of health in
policy formation Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1993 by Saunders, an imprint
of Elsevier Inc. 17 Secondary Prevention Measures ? ? Tailor health care clinics to men’s
needs Provide screening services for men ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Dental examination: Yearly Eye
examination: Every 3 to 5 years Blood pressure check: Every 2 years Blood cholesterol
check for men aged 53 years and older Prostate examination: Every year after age 50;
blacks every year after age 40 Colorectal screening: Every 3 to 5 years Tobacco use and
cessation information every year One-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm for
men 65 years old if the male has smoked – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2004)
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Tertiary Prevention Measures ? Provide rehabilitation with sex role and lifestyle
considerations ? Provide counseling on lifestyle, role changes, and job retraining. ? Give men
permission to express emotions. ? Adapt goal setting to meet men’s needs. ? Keep time away
from work to a minimum. ? Develop new concepts of community care ? Provide specific
services for men; adapt care to meet needs of male population in the community. Copyright
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