Analysis of Male Population Knowledge about the Men's Health Program in the Municipality of Belém-PA

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge among the male population regarding the Men's Health Program in the municipality of Belém-PA. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 174 male individuals aged 20 to 59 years. Participants were assessed based on their understanding of the Men's Health Program. The level of knowledge was evaluated through a questionnaire scored from 0 to 5 points, considering factors such as the male population's attendance in primary care services and possible strategies for healthcare contribution to the Men's Health Program. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the aid of Excel software. The study was not submitted to the Research Ethics Committee, as it qualifies as an opinion-based study. Results: The findings revealed a fragmented understanding of the Men's Health Program. Topics such as the duration of prenatal care (with a 70.1% accuracy rate) and unaddressed diseases (47.7%) were relatively well understood. However, crucial details—such as the topics discussed within the program (Questions 1 and 3, with a 25.3% accuracy rate) and the age group covered (18.4% accuracy rate) still showed significant gaps among a large portion of the male population. Conclusion: The study concludes that the male population surveyed has inadequate knowledge of the Men's Health Program, which contributes to the lack of engagement in preventive measures, health promotion, and self-care.