Men's preconception health: A primary health-care viewpoint

O'Brien, Anthony Paul, Hurley, John, Linsley, Paul, McNeil, Karen Anne, Fletcher, Richard and Aitken, John Robert (2018) Men's preconception health: A primary health-care viewpoint. American Journal of Men's Health, 12 (5). pp. 1575-1581. ISSN 1557-9891

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to theoretically explore men’s preconception health as a mechanism to enhance fertility, as well as the health and well-being of the subject and his descendants. Premorbid risk factors and behaviors associated with stress, environmental toxins, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise/obesity, and the use of illicit drugs are all known to affect fecundity. While there are many health clinics available to women, where advice in areas such as postnatal care of the newborn, family planning, and couples fertility is provided, there are few, if any, equivalent health clinics available to men. Additionally, getting men to attend primary health-care services has also been continuously problematic, even in the context of there being a clearly discernible need for treatment. It is argued in this article that an impetus is required to encourage men to focus on and improve their preconception health and to utilize primary health-care services to take action. An assertive men’s preconception health outlook can positively influence the conjugal relationship, fathering, male self-esteem, and continued good health. Using the sometimes complex concept of preconception health as a motivating factor for healthy lifestyle adaptation has the potential to improve male fertility outcomes and general health and well-being, as well as the health of future generations.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	men’s health,preconception,primary health care,health-related quality of life,general health and wellness,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	21 May 2018 16:30
Last Modified:	06 Jun 2024 15:02
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/67152
DOI:	10.1177/1557988318776513

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