The population health nurse is reviewing psychological ...

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The population health nurse is reviewing psychological determinants of health in preparation for a meeting with a group of male community leaders.
 
  The population health nurse is reviewing psychological determinants of health in preparation for a meeting with a group of male community leaders. What should the nurse keep in mind about the general dimensions of the stereotypical male role when meeting with the group?
  1. Freely demonstrate affection.
  2. Are more reliant on others.
  3. Participate in routine health care screenings.
  4. View oneself as superior to others.

Question 2

The population health nurse is working with a community who is devoting a month to men's health. Which information should be included on marketing material for this event?
 
  1. Men have lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases as compared to women.
  2. Men are less likely to die from cancer as are women.
  3. Men develop heart disease earlier and die more frequently than do women.
  4. Worldwide, the most frequent cause of death in young and middle adult men is prostate cancer.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Society has socialized both men and women to accept a stereotypical male role that makes it difficult to meet basic psychological needs. General dimensions of this stereotyped role include a need to refrain from behaviors ascribed to women as freely demonstrating affection, a need to be self-reliant, and a need to be powerful and superior. Internalization of the typical male gender role has been shown to be associated with less attention to routine health care screenings.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Men develop heart disease at earlier ages and they die earlier than women. Men have higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases as compared to women. Men are more likely to die from cancer than women. Worldwide the most frequent cause of death in young and middle adult men is traffic accidents.