Representation of the masculinity of academic men and its implications for the health field

Abstract

Objective: to know the representation of masculinity of academic men at Universidade Federal Fluminense and analyze its implications for the health field. Method: this is a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study that used the hermeneutic-dialectic methodological framework. Submitted to the Ethics Committee of Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro under CAAE 0264.0.258.000-10. The participants were fifteen male academics, from different undergraduate courses in university. The socio-demographic data questionnaire and a semi-structured interview instrument were used. Results: the testimonies showed the importance of knowing the representation that each individual has about his masculinity, in order to better understand the man and his expectations. Conclusion: the reduced involvement of academics in health care is due to the masculinity models established throughout the life of men.