Thai men＇s health and sexual attitude

Men＇s health awareness, including the research and study of quality of life, sexual desires and risk factors, has increased worldwide. In Thailand, this advancement is made possible by cooperation, research and sponsorship from the local Thai community. This article aims to illustrate the sexual attitudes of Thai people, to determine the degree of erectile dysfunction （ED） and to investigate how to manage and cope with ED in a Thai community. We reviewed the relevant literature from Thai-based articles and surveys in regard to men＇s health, sexual attitudes, the prevalence of ED and common risk factors in the Thai community. The primary risk factor for ED in Thai men was age-related health decline and the presence of vascular disease. Most Thai men will seek consultation from their partner in regard to ED. The main presentation of metabolic disease in Thai patients was dyslipidemia. New selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not available for premature ejaculation in Thai communities. The debate in regard to malpractice compensation is an issue that should be closely monitored. There is currently a shortage of home care for the elderly in Thailand. The insights provided by the articles helped recruit the study patients and in turn, helped us gain knowledge that can be translated into improved men＇s health care in Thailand.

Profile of men＇s health in Malaysia： problems and ：hallenges

Men＇s health concerns have evolved from the traditional andrology and male sexual health to a more holistic approach that encompasses male psychological, social and physical health. The poor state of health in men compared to their female counterparts is well documented. A review of the epidemiological data from Malaysia noted a similar trend in which men die at higher rates in under 1 and above 15 years old groups and most disease categories compared to women. In Malaysia, the main causes of death in men are non-communicable diseases and injuries. Risk factors, such as risk-taking behaviour, smoking and hypertension, are prevalent and amenable to early interventions. Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and prostate disorders are also prevalent. However, many of these morbidities go unreported and are not diagnosed early; therefore, opportunities for early intervention are missed. This reflects poor health knowledge and inadequate health-care utilisation among Malaysian men. Their health-seeking behaviour has been shown to be strongly influenced by family members and friends. However, more research is needed to identify men＇s unmet health-care needs and to develop optimal strategies for addressing them. Because the Malaysian population is aging and there is an increase in sedentary lifestyles, optimizing men＇s health will remain a challenge unless effective measures are implemented. The existing male-unfriendly health-care system and the negative influence of masculinity on men＇s health behaviour must be addressed. A national men＇s health policy based on a male-friendly approach to health-care delivery is urgently needed to provide a framework for addressing these challenges.

Study on The Relationship between The Structural Design and Shell Fabric of Men＇s Trousers Based on Skin Stretch

In general,for the majority of men,the amount of exercise is relatively large,so the dress requirements for the men＇ s trousers gradually have new requirements.It pays more attention to comfort and personality.The theoretical basis of the clothing loose amount and structural design are both the shape change cased by skin stretch of human body under various movement conditions,the human body has different postures,which will generate different skin stretch data.The combination of static body type and dynamic movements of human body determines clothing structure design,different body movements,different degree of movements and changes in skin stretch all have a direct impact on the form of clothing attached to the human body.

Men＇s health in South Korea

Over the last four decades, rapid industrialisation and a Westernized lifestyle have changed disease patterns in South Korea. This study was conducted to review the current state of men＇s health in South Korea. By reviewing reports of government authorities and domestic and foreign studies related to men＇s health, we found that in men ~〉 65 years of age, 28.4% considered their health status good, whereas 38.3% considered their health status poor. The prevalence of moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms was similar to that in Caucasians. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction was higher than the global average. The incidence of cryptorchidism and hypospadias showed a tendency towards increase. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus continuously increased by 10.8% in 2008 and was the fifth leading cause of death in 2008. The prevalence of obesity increased from 26.0% in 1998 to 31.7% in 2007. The prevalence of ischaemic heart disease has continuously increased, with heart diseases causing one of every 12 deaths. The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2005 was 17.2% among adults 〉~ 45 years of age. The top five prevalent cancers in men, in descending order, were cancers of the stomach, lung, liver, large bowel and prostate, among which the incidence of stomach, lung and liver cancers decreased by 0.7%, 0.6% and 2.2%, respectively, from 1999 to 2007, whereas the incidence of large bowel and prostate cancers increased by 7.0% and 13.2%, respectively. The prevalence of depression, dementia and sleep disorders was estimated as 17.3%, 4.21% and 20.2%, respectively. Together, these findings suggest that disease patterns in South Korean men are becoming Westernized.

Men＇s Perspectives on the Relationship Between Sexuality and Female Genital Mutilation in Egypt

This paper addresses men＇s perspectives on the relationship between female genital mutilation/cutting （FGM/C） and women＇s sexuality in Egypt with the purpose of studying how men and women see a relationship between FGM/C and sexual life, The study used qualitative methods and was conducted in three sites. Men saw FGM/C as the key to ensuring women＇s sexual morality, and considered FGM/C as the key to controlling sexual relationships. Men were reported to increasingly take part in the decision-making about daughters＇ FGM/C. In men＇s view, FGM/C reduces female sex drive and thereby keeps girls chaste before marriage and women faithful during marriage. Men wholeheartedly support FGM/C for these reasons. However, others are ambivalent due to a concern that the practice might have negative consequences on their own sexuality as a consequence of a negative effect on their wives＇ sexual feelings. The study concludes that men＇s role is important and that they should be involved in community activities against the practice. It also concludes that without comprehensive sexuality education, men will continue to hold on to the misconceptions that FGM/C has a positive effect on women＇s sexual morality through reducing their sexual desire.

MEN1在消化系统肿瘤中的研究进展

多发性内分泌腺肿瘤型1(MEN1)基因通过编码Menin调节细胞增殖和凋亡等过程,并且参与多个信号通路的调节,包括Wnt/β-catenin、Notch、Hedgehog/Dnmt1、Hippo等信号通路,这些都与肿瘤的发生、发展密切相关。因此,MEN1的突变或功能缺陷可能导致肿瘤发生的风险增加。以往关于MEN1的研究主要集中于神经内分泌肿瘤,MEN1在神经内分泌肿瘤中作为抑癌基因发挥作用,其缺失突变引起的基因功能丧失,参与了神经内分泌肿瘤的发生发展。但近年研究表明,MEN1在不同的肿瘤中发挥不同的作用,如在胃癌中通过抑制IQ基元GTP酶激活蛋白1(IQGAP1)表现为抑癌基因,在肝癌中则通过甲基化相关途径表现为癌基因,在结直肠癌中通过自噬相关机制也表现为癌基因;而在食管癌、胰腺癌中MEN1的作用尚存在争议。现就近年来MEN1在消化系统肿瘤中的研究进展做一综述。

MEN1基因在前列腺癌中生物学功能的研究进展

近二十年来,我国前列腺癌的发病率逐年攀升,已经成为泌尿外科三大恶性肿瘤中最常见的一种。当下我国前列腺癌患者中,初诊即晚期的比例相比于欧美日等发达国家仍然较高,且有超过70%的晚期前列腺癌病患发生转移,若出现远处转移,其患者生存率仅为30%。因此,进一步寻找新的诊疗分子靶点就具有更加重要的现实意义和理论价值。研究证实多发性内分泌肿瘤1型(MEN1)基因编码的menin蛋白参与前列腺癌的发生发展,同时menin是前列腺治疗潜在的新靶点。该文将对MEN1基因结构及menin在前列腺癌中的生物学功能进行概述,重点探讨menin调控前列腺癌细胞增殖、迁移与侵袭的分子机理。以期为MEN1基因及menin蛋白在前列腺癌中的深入研究提供参考。

Epidemiological Profile of Men Who Have Sex with Men: First Data about Male Sex Workers in Central African Republic (CAR)

Objectives: Sex work is not well documented among African men. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of men who have sex with men (MSM) and eventually to determine the proportion of sex workers (SW) among them, as well as the proportion of MSM who have been victims of gender-based violence (GBV). Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study coordinated by the Direction de la Médecine du Travail was carried out at the headquarters of the association ALTERNATIVES in Bangui Bangui from July 1 to October 31, 2021. Consenting MSM present during the study period were systematically included. Sociodemographic variables, those relating to the future vision of the activity and to GBV were collected and analyzed using Epi-Info version 7 software. Results: Forty MSM with an average age of 23 years and mainly secondary education (75.0%) were included. The vast majority of MSM were unemployed (85.0%). 45.0% had been victims of GBV and wanted to stop working as an MSM (47.5%), and almost 2/3 (65.0%) would accept another income-generating activity in exchange for the MSM. Violence was sexual (32.5%), economic (22.5%), physical (20.0%), verbal (12.5%) and psychological (12.5%). Conclusion: The MSM were mainly young, poorly educated, unemployed, and almost half were victims of GBV. The desire to change MSM activity to another income-generating activity alongside that of MSM shows that many of them are SW, workers in the informal sector. This must be taken into account in prevention activities, even if the data needs to be confirmed on a much larger sample.

Urethroplasty among Elderly Men, Surgical Techniques and Outcomes

Introduction: Urethroplasty remains the gold standard for the management of urethral stricture. However, the treatment of stricture disease in the elderly tends to be less invasive due to the presumption that they might not be able to stand long hours of surgery and might have higher rates of recurrence due to poor wound healing from microangiopathy. We present our experience with the outcomes of urethroplasty among elderly men seen at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from January 2012 to December 2021. Methods: This was a retrospective review of data captured in the urology database on all patients 65 years and above who underwent urethroplasty at the hospital over the study period. Data was obtained on patients’ demographics, stricture characteristics, urethroplasty technique, and outcome. A successful outcome was defined as peak flow rate > 15 mls/s, a patent urethra on retrograde urethrogram, patient satisfaction with urine stream, or restoration of the normal stream of urine with only one attempt at urethral calibration or internal urethrotomy postoperatively. Data was analyzed using PASW Statistics for Windows, Version 18.0. Results: Overall, 43 urethroplasties were done over the study period in elderly men. The age range was 65 to 87 years. The commonest aetiology was catheterization (62.79%) followed by urethritis (32.56%). Stricture length ranged from 0.5 cm to 16 cm with a mean of 3.93 cm. Most patients (60.46%) had bulbar urethral strictures. The repair methods employed were anastomotic urethroplasty (62.80%), fasciocutaneous flap (FCF) ventral onlay (13.95%), buccal mucosa graft (BMG) ventral onlay urethroplasty (4.65%), and staged urethroplasty (4.65%). Three of the patients (6.98%) had a combination of anastomotic and tissue transfer urethroplasty. The overall success rate was 88.37%. Complications included three surgical site infections, two urethral diverticula and one glans dehiscence. Conclusion: Elderly men tolerate urethroplasty well and the procedure should not be denied solely based on age.

Structural Gender Inequality and Mental Health among Chinese Men and Women

Little is known about the association between structural gender inequality and health in patriarchal China.This study employed a sample from the Chinese Women’s Social Status,consisting of 26,139 participants aged 18 and 70 years(13,494 women and 12,645 men).Structural gender inequality was assessed at the macro-,meso-,and micro-levels.Mental health was measured by the summed scores of eight questions on depressive symptoms.Multilevel linear regression was applied for analysis.Results showed that total sex ratio at birth was associated with poorer mental health among women and men but sex ratio at birth of the second-born child predicted better mental health.Gender inequality at meso-level resulted in poorer mental health and gender inequality at micro-level was associated with poorer mental health both for men and women.Eliminating structural gender inequality promotes populations’mental health in China.

To Explore the Relationship between Lower Extremity Vascular Sclerosis and Osteoporosis in Elderly Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Objective: To investigate the correlation between lower extremity vascular sclerosis and osteoporosis in elderly men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A total of 359 elderly male patients with type II diabetes hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2018 to June 2023 were retrospectively collected. According to the BMD (Bone Density Value), the patients were categorized into osteoporotic (T ≤ -2.5, n = 248) and non-osteoporotic groups (T > -2.5, n = 111). T test and Chi-square test were used to evaluate the differences in clinical data, biochemical markers and ABI between two groups. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of osteoporosis in elderly men with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Results: Compared with the non-osteoporotic group, the differences in diabetes course, systolic blood pressure, ABI, BMI, uric acid, triglyceride, and HDL in the osteoporotic group were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that lower extremity vascular sclerosis was an independent risk factor for osteoporosis in elderly men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (P Conclusion: Atherosclerosis of the lower extremities in elderly men with T2DM is closely related to osteoporosis, and can lead to a decrease in bone mass, and an increase in osteoporosis.

Men’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions on Family Planning in Tourourou Village, Gogui Rural Commune, Nioro Circle, Kayes Region of Mali

Introduction: The involvement of men in reproductive health programmes and more specifically in family planning has always been of concern to the various development actors at both national and international levels. Objective: To study the births, ideas and opinions of men on Family Planning in the village of Tourourou. Material and Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study from February 1 to July 31, 2020 in the village of TOUROUROU on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Men on Family Planning. We included in our study, all men residing in TOUROUROU whose age is between 14 and 99 years, who agreed to participate in the study. Results: Our study involved 200 men. The 25 - 29 age group was the most represented with 25.5%. The Soninke had represented 41%. In our study, 97.5% of men had heard of family planning, 62% had spontaneously cited at least one modern contraceptive method, and the pill ranked first with 64.5%. Radio and friends were the most frequent sources of information with 57.5% and 54.5% respectively. Birth spacing was the most cited family planning goal by men in 43.5% of cases. Men supported the practice of family planning in 50.5% of cases. Conclusion: In the village of Tourourou men play a crucial role in decision-making concerning the health of the couple and the family, their effective involvement in Reproductive Health especially in Family Planning will contribute enormously to the improvement of the health of the family.

Comparison of“Song to the Men of England”With“Large Rat”of Book of Songs From the Approach of New Criticism

New Criticism is an important theory in deciphering poetry.With the help of New Criticism,the meanings and the charms of the poetry are shown.“Song to the Men of England”and“Large Rat”are from different countries with the same emotions of accusing the cruelty of the exploiter and the miserable life of the exploited.However,“Song to the Men of England”is full of hatred to the exploiter,hoping to destroy the society.Nevertheless,the exploited of“Large Rat”keep the hope of moving to a new free land.The two poems show different characteristics of Englishmen and Chinese.

HIV阳性MSM的社会行为及首次同性性行为到阳性时间的影响因素分析

目的了解艾滋病病毒(HIV)阳性男男性行为者(MSM)的社会行为特征,分析首次同性性行为到阳性时间的影响因素。方法收集2007—2022年绵阳市疾病预防控制中心新确证并实施首次流行病学调查的阳性MSM资料,阳性时间的影响因素分析采用χ^(2)检验和Logistics回归模型。结果共收集有效资料457份,自认性取向成因属先天因素63.95%、后天因素36.05%,首次同性性行为性伴来源互联网60.54%、朋友等39.46%。首次同性性行为年龄平均23.95岁,发生阶段为在校学生44.64%、工作后55.36%。53.75%使用过rush poppers。阳性时间平均5.25年。多因素分析结果,职业学生/商业服务/无业(OR=1.868)、首次同性性行为发生在在校学生阶段(OR=1.555)者阳性时间短的可能更大,婚姻状况在婚及其他(OR=0.566)、固定性伴数≥3人(OR=0.553)、偶遇性伴数≥5人(OR=0.457)者阳性时间短的可能更小。结论阳性MSM多自认其性取向属先天因素,首次同性性行为的性伴来源互联网、发生在工作后和使用新型毒品较为普遍。阳性时间与婚姻状况、首次同性性行为发生阶段及性伴数量相关联。要针对性强化健康教育和行为干预。

艾滋病暴露前预防用药技术推广应用的伦理困境及对策

暴露前预防用药是近年来推出的预防艾滋病的新技术手段,其有效性和安全性均得到了验证,但目前目标人群的使用率仍然较低。对该技术推广过程中的伦理困境,包括个人的健康行为责任与社会义务、社会歧视和污名化、卫生政策和经济负担、服务方式的可及性、使用合理性要求与耐药性隐忧、工作指南的权威性等问题进行辨析,并在增强目标人群的健康观念、探索广泛覆盖的服务网络、保障使用者权益、多元化的支付体系建设、全面权威应用指南的出台等方面提出对策建议,以更好地发挥暴露前预防用药在艾滋病防治工作中的作用。

七例猴痘临床特征分析

对上海市浦东新区人民医院2023年7~12月收治的7例猴痘患者临床症状及实验室检查等资料进行分析。7例患者皮疹部位和咽拭子标本猴痘病毒核酸检测阳性。7例猴痘患者均为MSM人群,年龄26~41岁;发病前21天内均有男男性行为史;6例患者首发部位为阴阜或生殖器区域,1例患者首发部位为口周及肛周;6例出现发热;6例伴有其他性传播疾病;病例发现方式均为主动就诊。

绵阳市男男性行为者经历亲密关系暴力现状及其关联因素

目的了解四川省绵阳市男男性行为者(MSM)经历亲密关系暴力(IPV)现状,分析其关联因素。方法于2022年1至12月采用“滚雪球”抽样法选取984名MSM作为研究对象,进行问卷调查,采用χ^(2)检验和Logistic回归模型分析经历IPV的关联因素。结果共调查984人,经历IPV者占3.7%,其中肢体暴力占8.3%、语言暴力占69.4%、性暴力和其他暴力各占11.1%,经历IPV来自固定性伴占50.0%、偶遇性伴占30.6%、都有占19.4%。经多因素分析结果显示,市级城市居住(OR=4.831)、性角色被插入方/均可(OR=3.652)、肛交人数≥4人(OR=2.740)、高性感觉寻求(OR=2.470)者经历IPV的可能性更大,知晓艾滋病知识(OR=0.141)、害怕感染人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)(OR=0.240)者经历IPV的可能性更小。结论MSM经历IPV以固定性伴和语言暴力为主,其经历IPV与性角色、肛交人数和性感觉寻求等因素相关,经历IPV会增大HIV感染风险,要针对性开展健康教育和行为干预。

北京市男男性行为人群流感知信行现状分析

目的 通过研究北京市男男性行为人群流行性感冒知信行的现状及影响因素,为男男性行为人群流行性感冒防控和健康教育提供参考依据。方法 依托北京市艾滋病自愿咨询检测门诊和定点治疗机构,利用问卷星对男男性行为人群进行问卷调查,采用χ2检验和多因素二分类logistic回归模型分析调查对象关于流行性感冒的相关知识、态度和行为及影响因素。结果 收回有效问卷977份,调查对象流行性感冒相关知识正确率为86.28%,高中或中专(OR=2.279,95%CI:1.146~4.499)、大专或本科(OR=2.679,95%CI:1.462~4.916)、硕士及以上文化程度者(OR=6.400,95%CI:2.244~18.281)的流感知识水平高于初中及以下,HIV感染者流感知识水平低于HIV未感染者(OR=0.645,95%CI:0.442~0.967);流行性感冒正向态度持有率为61.31%,18~<30岁(OR=0.278,95%CI:0.128~0.608)、30~<40岁(OR=0.265,95%CI:0.134~0.578)、40~<50岁(OR=0.266,95%CI:0.115~0.609)年龄者的流感正向态度持有水平低于≥50岁者,高中或中专(OR=2.473,95%CI:1.293~4.708)、大专或本科(OR=2.556,95%CI:1.464~4.476)、硕士及以上文化程度者(OR=2.731,95%CI:1.435~5.173)的流感正向态度持有水平高于初中及以下,近3年接种过其他疫苗史者流感正向态度持有水平高于近3年未接种其他疫苗史者(OR=1.973,95%CI:1.304~2.990),流感相关知识合格者流感正向态度持有水平高于知识不合格者(OR=3.580,95%CI:2.376~5.372);流行性感冒正向行为形成率为66.84%,未发现行为相关的影响因素。结论 北京市男男性行为人群具有较高的流行性感冒相关知识水平,但正向态度持有和正向行为形成水平不高。应将50岁以下、文化程度较低、HIV感染者、近3年无疫苗接种史的男男性行为人群作为流行性感冒健康教育的重点对象。

绵阳市男男性行为者对HIV暴露前预防的使用意愿及影响因素

目的 了解绵阳市男男性行为者(MSM)对人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)暴露前预防(PrEP)的使用意愿,分析影响因素。方法 2022年1—12月,用滚雪球抽样法进行MSM的PrEP使用意愿等问卷调查,使用χ2检验和logistics回归模型分析PrEP使用意愿的影响因素。结果 有效问卷共981份,如药品不免费和免费MSM的PrEP使用意愿分别为19.6%(192人)和48.1%(472人)。期望获得PrEP服务的途径为医院为23.3%(229人)、疾控中心和社会组织均为43.4%(426人)、诊所为95.3%(935人)。PrEP药品不免费时,职业为学生(OR=2.660,95%CI:3.676~5.128)、月收入>5 000元(OR=2.471,95%CI:1.308~4.666),PrEP知晓(OR=6.804,95%CI:4.314~10.730),社区朋友对PrEP使用持支持态度(OR=2.323,95%CI:1.503~3.591)者PrEP的使用意愿较高,艾滋病知识全正确(OR=0.417,95%CI:0.237~0.733)、害怕感染HIV(OR=0.423,95%CI:0.258~0.895)、有预防HIV感染的能力(OR=0.426,95%CI:0.252~0.722)、性角色被插入方(OR=0.566,95%CI:0.347~0.924)和均可(OR=0.504,95%CI:0.309~0.821)者PrEP的使用意愿较低。结论 绵阳市MSM PrEP使用意愿较低,其使用意愿受多种因素影响,经济状况和社区支持不佳、对HIV感染的恐惧心理和预防感染能力的盲目自信或制约其PrEP的使用意愿,要针对性开展PrEP宣传促进。

老年超重或肥胖男性体检人群正常血尿酸水平对腰椎骨密度的影响

目的探讨60岁以上男性超重或肥胖体检人群正常血清尿酸水平(serum uric acid,SUA)与腰椎骨密度(bone mineral density,BMD)的关系。方法选取470名于2022年1~12月在宁夏回族自治区人民医院体检的60岁及以上男性,利用双能X线骨密度仪对腰椎L1~4的BMD进行检测,依据T值将所有患者分为3组:骨量正常G1组、骨量减少G2组和骨质疏松G3组,所有纳入患者的SUA水平均在正常水平(180~428μmol/L)。先将各组进行指标差异对比,再依据体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)把所有研究对象分为超重组、肥胖组,观察BMI的变化对BMD值、T值、骨质疏松症患病率高低的影响;把BMD、T值分别与其他指标如SUA、BMI等进行Pearson相关性分析;把数据进行赋值定义,再分别做单因素Logistic回归分析、有序多分类Logistic回归分析。结果(1)G3组SUA水平均高于G1组和G2组,G3组年龄、BMI、糖尿病的患病率均高于G1组和G2组,而eGFR、BMD、T值则低于G1组和G2组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(2)将血尿酸按三分位法分为低1/3组(S1组)、中1/3组(S2)、高1/3组(S3)组共3组,其中组间比较发现S3组的BMD值、T值、骨质疏松症患病率均高于S1、S2组,S2组骨质疏松症患病率高于S1组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(3)相较于肥胖组,超重组的BMD值、T值更低,且骨质疏松症患病率更高。(4)Pearson相关分析显示,eGFR的变化与BMD、T值的变化趋势较为一致,相反,BMI、SUA、年龄的数值升高,伴随BMD及T值的降低(P<0.05)。(5)单因素Logistic回归分析结果提示,年龄增加、BMI增高、SUA升高、eGFR降低以及糖尿病病史会增加骨量异常的罹患风险(P<0.05);经有序多分类Logistic回归分析显示,年龄、BMI、SUA、患有糖尿病与骨量异常的风险呈正相关性(P<0.05)。结论在60岁以上的男性超重或肥胖体检人群中,SUA、BMI、糖尿病促进老年男性发生骨量异常。