Akeem Opeyemi Akinbode¹*, Sunday Bassey Udoh², Patricia Eseigbe³, Ndifreke Ubokutom Udom², Blessing Oganya Akor⁴, Augie Umar Ibrahim⁵, Ganiyat Olatunji⁵ and Seleem Ayodeji Mustapha⁵

¹Department of Family Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria
²Department of Family Medicine, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
³Department of Family Medicine, Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria
⁴Department of Family Medicine, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
⁵Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Akeem Opeyemi Akinbode, Department of Family Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria.

Received: November 21, 2025; Published: November 30, 2025

Abstract

Background: The global burden of diseases affects women significantly with substantial morbidity and mortality. Women’s health comprises of a wide range of health issues, including non-communicable diseases, and sexual and reproductive health problems. A major challenge is the sheer neglect of the critical role of men in promoting health and preventing disease among women. There are various factors that influence women’s health, and the bio-psycho-social support from men is vital.

Aim: The aim of the study was to search for, and discuss the influence of men on women’s health, and show the need to explore the potential roles that men can and need to play in shaping women’s health for better outcomes.

Methodology: The research was a review study, with evidence extracted from articles and evidence-based documents on the influence and role that men have in shaping the health of women.

Findings: The influence of men in the course of women’s health is significant. It was found that the orientation of men has to be changed by both the demand side and the supply side of women’s health care services. Evidence reveals the strategic roles of men that needs to be explored through a multi-pronged approach based of collaborations with the stakeholders.

Conclusion: Men need to be actively engaged in the promotion of women’s health. Men at all levels, from the individual, family, community, social, religious, cultural, and professional circles, should view women as reflections of men, and indispensable partner whose health should be promoted relentlessly for the enhancement of the overall health and wellbeing of humanity.

Keywords: Women’s Health; Role of Men; Sex Differences; Gender Disparities; Global Health

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Citation

Citation: Akeem Opeyemi Akinbode., et al. “Exploring the Potential Role of Men in Promoting Women’s Health Through the Reflections on the Interconnections between Sex Differences and Gender Disparities". Acta Scientific Women's Health 7.12 (2025): 40-47.

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