Men and sexual and reproductive healthcare in the Nordic countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Men generally seek healthcare less often than women and, other than traditional gender norms, less is known about the explanation. The aim was to identify knowledge gaps and factors influencing men regarding sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) in the Nordic countries.

Methods

We searched PubMed and SveMed+ for peer-reviewed articles published between January 2010 and May 2020. The analyses identified factors influencing men's experiences of and access to SRHC.

Results

The majority of the 68 articles included focused on pregnancy, birth, infertility and sexually transmitted infections including HIV. During pregnancy and childbirth, men were treated as accompanying partners rather than individuals with their own needs. The knowledge and attitudes of health

SUBMITTER: Baroudi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8487177 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature