Affiliation:
1. Centro Universitário UNINOVAFAPI
2. Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI
3. Universidade do Brasil, São José dos Campos
4. Centro Universitário UNINOVAFAPI, Piauí
Abstract
Objective: The study’s goal has been to analyze the susceptibilities related to men’s health, as well as to highlight the thoughts and attitudes about health according to men’s viewpoint. Methods: It is a descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach, which was carried out from August to December 2012 with employees from a Higher Education Institution and using a semi-structured interview script. Data analysis was performed through the Content Analysis technique. Results: The analysis resulted in the following three categories: Thoughts and attitudes about health according to men’s viewpoint; Susceptibilities related to men’s health; and, Male resistance to searching for health services. Conclusion: Men's habits, thoughts and lifestyle influence their low demand for health services, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and both traffic and work accidents.
Publisher
Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro UNIRIO
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