Nursing journal, Vol. 30 No. 1, 2025.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.30.1.3
Men's perspectives on reproductive health issues in Slovenia
Anton Grmšek Svetlin
; Splošna bolnišnica Izola, Polje 42, 6 310 Izola, Slovenia
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Mirko Prosen
; Fakulteta za vede o zdravju, Univerza na Primorskem, Polje 42, 6 310 Izola, Slovenia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Introduction: Reproductive health is an important part of men's health and the health of community. It is often unacknowledged, neglected and not acted upon in time when problems apear. Oftentimes, it is also cast in the background when public discussion arises.
Aim: This study aims to explore men's perspectives on their reproductive health, how they protect it, and how they believe the society views it.
Methods: A qualitative research method was used, utilizing semi-structured interviews. Six men from three different age categories were included: two from age up to 20, two from ages 21-30, and two from ages 31-40. The data was analysed using a method of content analysis.
Results: Our findings revealed that men know little about their reproductive health and do not nurture it well despite being aware of the negative consequences. The interviewees identified the most significant risk factors for their reproductive health. We discovered that our participants think women take better care of their reproductive health than men.
Conclusion: Our results provide insights into men's perspectives on their reproductive health and how they perceive society's treatment of this issue. It is crucial to emphasize the importance of future research to deepen the understanding of men's perspectives on their reproductive health. Although men consider reproductive health an important aspect of their overall well-being, they do not take sufficient measures to protect it.
Ključne riječi
reproduction; masculinity; disease; health promotion; public health
Hrčak ID:
330034
URI
Datum izdavanja:
11.4.2025.
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