RT  - Journal of Men's Health
ID  - 10.22374/jomh.v15i2.146
T1  - NURSES’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS CARING FOR JORDANIAN MEN WITH SEXUAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
A1  - Suhair Hussni Al-Ghabeesh
A1  - Muwafaq Al-Momani
A1  - Ibraheem Bashayreh
A1  - Ali Alshraifeen
A1  - Ahmad Saifan
K1  - sexual health; sexual dysfunction; experience; attitudes; culture and nursing
YR  - 2019
SP  - 66
AB  - <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Purpose</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">This study examined nurses’ role in their practice, nursing education and the impact of culture in Jordan on helping men suffering from sexual problems.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Design and Methods</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">A cross-sectional study design was used: 265 nurses completed and returned the questionnaire, a 57.4%response rate.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Findings</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Overall, sexual health problems appeared hidden and unresolved. This may be a result of culture and society issues, including masculinity, men’s health beliefs, religious issues and men’s lack of trust in nurses and their keeping things confidential.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Practice Implications</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Creating a comprehensive strategy for sexual health care is necessary. This will require education, increased awareness and development of appropriate gender sensitive health services to suit the culture of Jordan.</p>