Men’s Health Care and Health Literacy
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2025 | Viewed by 367
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled "Men’s Health Care and Health Literacy" in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Men’s expanded understanding of health care, in the varied configurations of the social construction of masculinity, has proven to be an urgent need in different parts of the world. Complex health situations to promote social well-being and maintain quality of life and the sustainability of health systems have involved the way in which men build the capacity to obtain, process, and understand information and seek services and other health care strategies in order to make appropriate health decisions in their favor and in favor of their community. Health Literacy has proven to be a phenomenon to be incorporated into the global public health agenda given its multidimensional nature and relationship with social determination. It requires the development of comprehensive mapping studies; conceptual analyses; and the development and application of methods, techniques, other technical and technological products, such as the assessment of the impact of health outcomes and the induction of public policies, among the global male population to justify the need for investments in research and its realization. Therefore, we call on the international scientific community to submit their research on the science and popularization of scientific knowledge in this area.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and disseminating novel findings, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of men's health, which is a critical area of public health. We encourage researchers to submit their manuscripts for consideration.
Dr. Anderson Reis de Sousa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- men's health
- masculinity
- health care
- health literacy
- health education
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Black Males & Health Literacy: Strategies for Improvement in a Digital Age
Authors: Evelina W. Sterling
Affiliation: Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University
Abstract: Health literacy is a critical determinant of health outcomes, yet it is often overlooked, particularly among marginalized groups. This paper explores the significance of health literacy, with a particular focus on African American men, a demographic that faces unique challenges due to intersecting factors such as race, socioeconomic status, and educational disparities. The paper examines how these factors contribute to health literacy gaps, highlighting the adverse effects on health outcomes for African American men compared to the general population. Additionally, it delves into the growing importance of digital health literacy in an increasingly technology-driven world, addressing how the lack of digital literacy further exacerbates health disparities in this group. Recommendations are provided for improving health literacy, with specific strategies to enhance both general and digital health literacy among African American men. The paper also advocates for a systematic review of the existing literature on health literacy in this demographic, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions that account for the unique challenges faced by African American men. In conclusion, the paper underscores the critical need for targeted research and practical approaches to improve health literacy and ultimately health outcomes for African American men in the digital age.
