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Journal Article
A Health Profile of African Immigrant Men in the United States
African immigrants (AI) are the fastest growing group of immigrants to the U.S. however, their health and health practices remains poorly characterized. This study aimed to describe their health profile.
Sep 13, 2023
Journal Article
The Thin Blue Line in Schools: New Evidence on School-Based Policing Across the U.S.
We find that school resource officers reduce some forms of violence, but do not prevent gun-related incidents. We also find that SROs intensify the use of suspension, expulsion, police referral, and arrest of students.
Sep 11, 2023
Journal Article
Discrimination and Adherence in a Cross-Sectional Study of Latino Sexual Minority Men with HIV: Coping with Discrimination as a Mediator and Coping Self-Efficacy as a Moderator
Among 82 Latino sexual minority men with HIV, intersectional discrimination was associated with non-adherence. Disengagement coping mediated this association, and coping self-efficacy moderated this association.
Jul 31, 2023
Journal Article
Rural Disparities in the Quality of Clinical Care Are Notable and Larger for Males
This study extends evidence of pronounced rural-urban differences in clinical care. It shows that quality gaps in clinical care for rural MA enrollees are often larger for males than females.
Jun 22, 2023
Journal Article
Advance Care Planning Among Sexual Minority Men: Sociodemographic, Health Care, and Health Status Predictors
There is a dearth of contemporary information about advance care planning among sexual minority men, a population with disparities in health care and health status. We sought to address some of these gaps in a large, longitudinal cohort.
Jun 21, 2023
Journal Article
Through Our Eyes: Exploring African-American Men's Perspective on Factors Affecting Transition to Manhood
CBPR and photovoice were used to engage African-American men about their transition to manhood. Four dominant themes emerged: 1) Struggles, 2) Sources of social support, 3) Role of sports, and 4) Views on Los Angeles lifestyle.
Jun 21, 2023
Journal Article
History of Incarceration Is Associated with Unmet Socioeconomic Needs and Structural Discrimination Among Young Black Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in the United States
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and association between unmet socioeconomic and structural needs and history of incarceration among young Black sexual minority men.
May 24, 2023
Commentary
Consequences of the War in Ukraine: A Bleak Outlook for Russia
Whatever may happen in Ukraine or in Russia, things will never be the same. A Russian failure in Ukraine could lead to escalation and a world-changing wider war, or it could lead to dramatic changes within Russia. Either outcome would make for a very different world.
Feb 28, 2023
Journal Article
Optimizing Uptake of Long-Acting Injectable Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention for Men Who Have Sex with Men
We conducted a discrete choice experiment on preferences for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
Jan 25, 2023
Journal Article
Paying for PrEP: A Qualitative Study of Cost Factors That Impact Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake in the US
We conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 men who have sex with men who presented for routine health care at a STD clinic about their experiences with accessing and paying for PrEP.
Nov 11, 2022
Journal Article
Barred from Employment: More Than Half of Unemployed Men in Their 30s Had a Criminal History of Arrest
We investigate what portion of the pool of unemployed men in the United States have been arrested, convicted, or incarcerated by age 35.
Mar 9, 2022
Commentary
Why Unemployed Men with Criminal Records Could Be Key to Solving the U.S. Labor Shortage
American employers are panicked about the lack of willing workers. They shouldn't be. There are plenty of Americans who want to work. If you're an employer, you may be wondering where all these potential employees are hiding. They aren't hiding—they've been applying to your job openings, and you've been screening them out.
Feb 22, 2022
News Release
More Than Half of Unemployed Young Men Have Criminal Records; New Approach Needed to Aid the Unemployed
More than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arrested or convicted of a crime, a stigma that poses a barrier to them participating in the nation's labor force.
Feb 18, 2022
News Release
Alcohol Consumption Among Men Declined During Pandemic; Men and Women Report More Alcohol-Related Problems
Alcohol consumption during the coronavirus pandemic declined among men, while it remained steady among women. Researchers found that alcohol-related problems increased during the pandemic, by 49% for women and 69% for men, but the reasons for the problems remain unclear.
Jan 24, 2022
Commentary
A Black Brother Needs Love, Too
Elected and appointed to important roles, Black women may have the clout needed to play a significant role in shaping policy. How will they use it? Will they make more and stronger calls to protect Black women? Or will they use their influence to extend these calls to protect Black men and highlight the similar yet unique barriers Black men face?
Jun 17, 2021
Journal Article
Inter-Group and Intraminority-Group Discrimination Experiences and the Coping Responses of Latino Sexual Minority Men Living With HIV
We conducted 30 qualitative interviews with HIV-positive Latino sexual minority men about recent discrimination events (context, details, perpetrator, type) and how they coped with these events.
Mar 18, 2021
Journal Article
Gearing Up for PrEP in the Middle East and North Africa: An Initial Look at Willingness to Take PrEP Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon
These findings delineate a need and opportunity for public health researchers to work with Ministries of Health and policy makers to extend pre-exposure prophylaxis coverage and services to young men who have sex with men.
Apr 30, 2020
Journal Article
Sexual Violence in Childhood and Post-Childhood: The Experiences of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men in Beirut
We examined the prevalence of childhood and post-childhood experiences of sexual violence, and how they are correlated with each other as well as with measures of mental health, substance use, sexual behavior, and sexuality-related discrimination.
Dec 17, 2019
Commentary
Use It or Lose It—Why Taking Parental Leave Is So Important for Fathers
The active involvement of both a mother and a father in the upbringing of a child has great social and psychological benefits. Yet, despite legal provisions allowing parents to take time off to look after children, such as parental leave, many men are still reluctant to take it.
Mar 4, 2019
Journal Article
Gender- and Age-Varying Associations of Sensation Seeking and Substance Use Across Young Adulthood
Sensation seeking is a major risk risk factor associated with binge drinking and marijuana use for women but not men.
Jul 6, 2018

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RAND Topic:
Male Populations

Topic Synonyms:
Men