Social Roles Dilemmas among Men with Chronic Disease: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis

Chronic disease conditions can degrade men physically and psychologically which has the effect of making is not being able to meet social demands about masculinity (ideal self-image for men). This study aimed develop a conceptual understanding dilemmas that occur in with chronic diseases carrying out roles. was qualitative meta-synthesis examine critically all relevant previous studies. A systematic search strategy carried by involving four academic databases: CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Wiley Online Library. Searches were conducted studies published between 2015 2020. Sixteen articles met criteria used study. Four themes role among constructed: (1) Dilemma as father; (2) husband; (3) breadwinner; (4) public perceptions: are stronger. Health workers, particular family health nurses, need provide an intervention psychosocial gender approach order be improve men's quality life.