In the Hispanic culture men’s behavior are observed at a very young age. An example is when a boy begins to cry quickly an adult response “boys don’t cry”. Young boys begin to be molded to masculine behaviors and are only accepted in their tradition. This article discusses how machismo can improve health of Mexican American men. In the American Mexican culture men are the main providers, intelligent, wise and, strong (Sobralske, M., 2006). All of these expectations will drive men to improve their health. They are required to be good fathers, husband brother, son, and worker. Pain and disability is seen as shame. If Latino men are aware of the disease process and risk the more motivated they will be to regain their health. Health promoters
