A paradigm shift in African men and health- the case of oral health
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Date
2014
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South African Dental Association
Abstract
It has been widely documented that men, especially those
of African origin, will seek medical attention only when they
experience serious ill health. In African settings, this reluctance
is mostly influenced by their dominant masculine
structures. Other barriers which have been documented
include socio-economic status, peer influences, lack of
awareness and inadequate knowledge. This unfortunately
places African men at a disadvantage which results in their
forfeiting some of the benefits of preventive health care.
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African men, Oral health, Ill health, Seeking medical attention, Preventative health care
Citation
Ramphoma, K.J. (2014). A paradigm shift in African men and health- the case of oral health. South African Dental Journal, 69(3): 124