dc.contributor.author | Kohler, Graeme Patrick | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-08-23T12:41:20Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-08-23T12:41:20Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013-08-23 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10222/35466 | |
dc.description.abstract | Abstract
Graeme Kohler BSc. (Health Education), MA (Health Promotion)
School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
Objective: To understand the experiences of young men living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).
Methods: Using an interpretive phenomenological research approach, two semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 male informants ranging from ages 22 – 37. All of the informants lived in Nova Scotia and had been diagnosed with AS for at least one year. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.
Results & Conclusions: Informants displayed a strong affinity to hegemonic masculine behaviours. The overriding theme was I’m a Man. The four emerging themes were: Trying to maintain normalcy, Do what I like to do, I have to work, and I don’t really ask for support. Several barriers to support and health care access were identified that have implications for health promotion, the men themselves, and various AS care providers. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Ankylosing Spondylitis | en_US |
dc.subject | Arthritis | en_US |
dc.subject | Phenomenology | en_US |
dc.subject | Masculinity | en_US |
dc.title | Needing to be Normal: Understanding the Experiences and Barriers of Young Men with Ankylosing Spondylitis | en_US |
dc.date.defence | 2013-06-19 | |
dc.contributor.department | School of Health & Human Performance | en_US |
dc.contributor.degree | Master of Arts | en_US |
dc.contributor.external-examiner | Dr. Brenda Sabo | en_US |
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinator | Dr. Lynne Robinson | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Dr. Fred McGinn | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Dr. John Hanly | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisor | Prof. Lesley Barnes | en_US |
dc.contributor.ethics-approval | Received | en_US |
dc.contributor.manuscripts | Not Applicable | en_US |
dc.contributor.copyright-release | Not Applicable | en_US |