Aspects of male as an impeditive of selfcare in human health

Abstract

Objective: To describe how masculinity interferes in the process of self-care for men's health and discuss how nursing care interferes in this process. Method: Integrative literature review. The collection was carried out between November and December 2020 on the Virtual Health Library (VHL) platform, where the databases are indexed, such as: Scientific Electronic Library Online, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences and and Database in Nursing, through descriptors combined three to three among themselves. Results: 10 articles were used to compose the sample. Studies show that men within a socio-cultural and historical context are restricted to the pursuit of their own health. Conclusion: It is necessary to strengthen scientific technical education in academies regarding men's health, for the preparation of future professionals, for managers to implement the policy aimed at the male audience.