Masculine Norms and Skin Care Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors

Examining whether men with greater Avoidance to Femininity subscores using the Male Role Norms Inventory - Short Form will demonstrate differences in skin care knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, compared to men with lower subscores.

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Key information

Conditions

Social Norms Behavior Coitus Sexual Behavior

Age range

18 year–125 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

This purpose of this study is to examine whether a man's adherence to traditional masculine norms correlates with his skin care attitudes or behaviors. A stronger understanding of these associations may enable dermatologists to better understand their patient's perception of skin care. The utility of this knowledge lies in creating outreach interventions and informing risk stratification. The study also seeks to determine whether skin care knowledge varies by adherence to masculine norms. This knowledge can be used to guide patient education in a clinical setting.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Subjects age 18 or older
Subjects identity as Male
Reside in the United States
Able to complete an online survey published in English

Exclusion criteria

Subjects who do not meet the inclusion criteria - Subjects who have previously completed the study

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Frequency of skin care behaviors

Time frame: 2 months

Research participants will be assigned masculinity classifications based on their Avoidance to femininity subscores. The frequency at which research participants in each masculinity class practice the skin care behaviors assessed in the questionnaire will be reported. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, number of participants.
Number of participants with certain skin care attitudes

Time frame: 2 months

Research participants will be assigned masculinity classifications based on their Avoidance to femininity subscores. The study will also report the number of participants in each masculinity class with specific skin care attitudes. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, number of participants.
Skin Care Knowledge Scores

Time frame: 2 months

Research participants will be assigned masculinity classifications based on their Avoidance to femininity subscores. Skin care knowledge scores for each masculinity class will also be reported. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, raw score.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

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Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Association Between Adherence to Masculine Norms and Skin Care Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Adult Men

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 19, 2017
Registry last updated: Jul 12, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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