Ramphoma, K.J.2017-11-302017-11-302014Ramphoma, K.J. (2014). A paradigm shift in African men and health- the case of oral health. South African Dental Journal, 69(3): 1240011-8516http://hdl.handle.net/10566/3283It 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.enThis file may be freely used for educational uses. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the South African Dental Association (SADA). Note that the SADA retains all intellectual property rights in the article.African menOral healthIll healthSeeking medical attentionPreventative health careArticle