Men’s health policy: male experiences

Objective: Describe the experiences of male perpetrators of domestic violence on PNAISH. Method: This is a qualitative study with a descriptive-exploratory character. Data collection took place at the School of Nursing at the Federal University of Bahia in the city of Salvador with 14 men who participated in the reflective groups. The collection was carried out in two parts, the first with a semi-structured questionnaire and the second using a human board game with questions aimed at PNAISH. Data were organized using the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DSC) with the support of the NVIVO10 software. Results: The present study shows that men only seek health facilities when they have physical illness or pain, hardly as a form of prevention. They understand that alcohol and smoking together with stress are harmful to sexual health, it also highlights the male follow-up to their wives during prenatal care and shows science regarding the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The study reveals the transgenerational aspect of violence and the men's difficulty in seeking psychological help. In addition, it reveals the positive male view of companies as partners in health care. Final considerations: The theme seeks to bring positive results for self-care for men, within the context of violence, since they are seen as the author of aggression and it is difficult to see the consequences of this act on the health of men.