Masculinity and ethnicity in intersection: Implications for men’s health and palliative care services

Salifu, Yakubu; Bamidele, Olufikayo

Abstract

Introduction
The intersection of masculinity, ethnicity and palliative care highlights an urgent and underexplored area for future research – particularly in understanding how societal and culturally-specific constructs of masculinity shape men’s experiences of serious illness and end-of-life care. While the field of palliative care research has grown, it remains limited in addressing how men from minoritised ethnic groups engage with and experience palliative care services. These gaps extend beyond service engagement to include how illness is understood, how care is sought or resisted and how cultural norms surrounding masculinity and ethnicity influence caregiving, emotional expression and decision-making. This editorial sets out an agenda to address these gaps, arguing for the development of culturally appropriate, masculinity-sensitive interventions that are attuned to the diverse and intersecting identities of men receiving or providing palliative care.

Citation

Salifu, Y., & Bamidele, O. (2025). Masculinity and ethnicity in intersection: Implications for men’s health and palliative care services. Palliative medicine, 39(6), 640-643. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251341116

• Journal Article Type: Editorial
• Acceptance Date: May 10, 2025
• Online Publication Date: May 10, 2025
• Publication Date: 2025-06
• Deposit Date: May 24, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 28, 2025
• Print ISSN: 0269-2163
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 640-643
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251341116
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5183818