Factors Influencing Healthcare-Seeking Behavior for Late-Onset Hypogonadism (LOH) Syndrome in Aging Men (The J-MARS Study)

Objective: This study aims to identify factors influencing healthcare-seeking behavior for late-onset hypogonadism (LOH), focusing on age, awareness, and AMS score.Methods: A web-based survey was conducted with 1,500 men aged 20 to 69 across Japan, gathering open-ended responses on factors that enco...

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Published inJournal of Japan Academy of Nursing Science Vol. 45; pp. 99 - 109
Main Authors Nanbu, Hirohito, Tanji, Fumiya, Kawajiri, Maiko, Nishimoto, Daisaku
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Japanese
Published Japan Academy of Nursing Science 2025
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help-seeking behavior
late-onset hypogonadism (LOH)
nursing assessment
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Summary:Objective: This study aims to identify factors influencing healthcare-seeking behavior for late-onset hypogonadism (LOH), focusing on age, awareness, and AMS score.Methods: A web-based survey was conducted with 1,500 men aged 20 to 69 across Japan, gathering open-ended responses on factors that encourage health-seeking behaviors for LOH symptoms. A total of 1,168 responses were analyzed using text mining with KH Coder.Results: Based on 2,091 extracted words, four categories emerged: (1) conditions and support that promote health-seeking behaviors, (2) economic and social barriers to seeking care, (3) psychological and knowledge-related barriers, and (4) limitations in the healthcare system and institutional structure.Conclusion: Support from the workplace and family, enhancement of financial assistance, and the development of specialized healthcare systems are essential for promoting healthcare-seeking behavior.
ISSN:0287-5330
2185-8888
DOI:10.5630/jans.45.99