Which of the following factors are cited as obstacles to improving men's health? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reluctance to consult their primary care provider
b. Emphasis of physical strength and com-petitiveness on masculinity
c. Lack of a primary care provider
d. Lack of access to health care by African American and Hispanic men
e. Emphasis on the male role as the head of the family
ANS: A, B, C
Obstacles to improving men's health include reluctance to consult their primary care provider, the concept that masculinity emphasizes physical strength and competitiveness, and the fact that many men do not have a primary care provider.
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