Determinants of male healthcare utilization in Switzerland: does gender identity and migration background matter?
Author(s): Marietta Lieb, Christopher Zaiser, Nora M. Laskowski, Roland Müller, Markus Theunert, Georgios Paslakis
Source: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14185-y
Abstract
Background
Men often exhibit lower rates of healthcare utilization. Particularly vulnerable groups—such as men belonging to gender minority groups and men with a migration background—may face additional barriers in accessing care. This study examined healthcare utilization patterns across diverse male gender subgroups in Switzerland, with attention to the role of migration status, while accounting for key sociodemographic factors.