This comprehensive book addresses men’s health and wellness in the context of the male psyche, provides up to date research on men’s health, discusses theoretical frameworks, shares perspectives from men and lists consumer resources and tools.
Men’s Health explores social, cultural, physical and psychological approaches to men’s health with sections focusing on the psycho-social issues, the body, relationships, healthy living and aging, while taking into account cultural differences. Each chapter:
provides a review of the current science and emerging research of the topic; outlines theoretical frameworks, best practices and recommendations for advancing men’s health through service delivery, research, education, policy and advocacy; features a personal assessment tool on the topic; and includes vignettes from men, their friends and families, and care providers.
Suitable for students taking undergraduate courses on men’s health and wellness, this broad-ranging textbook is the ideal introduction to the topic.
Edited by:
Diana Karczmarczyk,
Susan A. Milstein
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781138496064
ISBN 10: 1138496065
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 20 July 2020
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Section 1: Male psyche Chapter 1: Introduction to men's health Susan A. Milstein and Diana Karczmarczyk Chapter 2: Masculinity and seeking help Norman Eburne Chapter 3: Body image James E. Leone Section 2: The body Chapter 4: Male anatomy Michael J. Rovito and Razan Maxson Chapter 5: Sexual health Susan A. Milstein Chapter 6: Sexual orientation Diana Karczmarczyk and Courtney M. Gonzalez Chapter 7: Chronic diseases Emil T. Chuck and Ledric D. Sherman Section 3: Relationships Chapter 8: Mental health Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., Armin Brott, Susan A. Milstein and Diana Karczmarczyk Chapter 9: Healthy relationships Barry Sharp Chapter 10: Fatherhood Steve Howes Chapter 11: Violence Sara Fehr and Diana Karczmarczyk Section 4: Staying healthy Chapter 12: Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs Adam E. Barry, Alex M. Russell and Zachary A. Jackson Chapter 13: Nutrition Katie Potestio Chapter 14: Physical fitness/activity Kayla K. McDonald
Diana Karczmarczyk is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist who holds an MPH degree in public health with a focus on community health education and a PhD in Education with a minor in public health and a specialization in international education. She has been teaching public health courses in higher education for almost 20 years on topics including men's health, sexuality and human behavior, health education and promotion, health behavior theory, program planning and evaluation, personal health and wellness, social determinants of health, and community needs assessments and partnerships. Susan A. Milstein is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Sexuality Educator. She has an MA in Health Education and a PhD in Human Sexuality Education. Dr. Milstein is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A & M University. She is the Continuing Education Coordinator for the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, a member of the Advisory Board for the Men's Health Network, and a member of the Advisory Board for the American Journal of Sexuality Education.
