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Cavanagh J, Pariona-Cabrera P, Bartram T. Culturally appropriate health solutions: Aboriginal men 'thriving' through activities in Men's Sheds/groups. Health Promot Int 2022; 37:6631484. [PMID: 35788301 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daac066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This study examines social determinants impacting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in Australia. Social determinants prevent many men from thriving in community environments which also impacts on their social, work and family lives. We examine the impact on men's health and identify how men who participate in Men's Sheds/groups engage in learning about health interventions. Our study extends the work of Percival et al. and their Indigenous health promotion model. A qualitative case study approach conducted 'gatherings' and 'yarning circles' (focus groups) with men from urban, regional and remote areas of the country. We argue that men's groups can serve as a central intervention to support men to build their confidence to learn about health and wellbeing and how to thrive through activities in community life. Findings support health interventions delivered through training and mentoring around various health and other services, healthy eating, sport and fathering programmes (to name a few) to enhance awareness and men's vitality for learning. There are implications for our healthcare system to better understand the conditions of Aboriginal men's health and support these vulnerable groups. Our study proposes men's groups as culturally safe environments to promote and deliver central health promotion interventions that support men to thrive in all facets of their lives.
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- Jillian Cavanagh
- Department of Management, School of Management, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Management, School of Management, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Management, School of Management, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Geranmayeh M, Zareiyan A, Moghadam ZB, Mirghafourvand M, Sanaati F. Designing and psychometric of reproductive health related behaviors assessment tool in Iranian males: an exploratory mixed method study protocol. Reprod Health 2020; 17:118. [PMID: 32746870 PMCID: PMC7398262 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-020-00966-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Male reproductive health is a relatively new concept, and most men are neglected in reproductive health discussions. Therefore, it appears that there is insufficient information about the male reproductive health. This study aims to design a psychometric instrument for assessing the male reproductive health-related behavior. METHODS/DESIGN This is a sequential exploratory mixed-method study with a classical instrument development design. It will be conducted in two qualitative and quantitative phases on the studied units including the men living in Tehran. In the first phase, a qualitative study of a contractual content analysis approach will be conducted in order to perceive the concept of male reproductive health-related behavior, determine the dimensions of the questionnaire, and explore the items. In the second phase, a quantitative study will be carried out to evaluate the psychometric properties as well as (form, content, and construct) validity and reliability of the instrument designed in the first phase. Finally, the instrument will be scored and interpreted. DISCUSSION Discovering men's perception of concept of reproductive health-related behavior can help design a valid and reliable questionnaire which can be used in studies evaluating the male reproductive health-related behavior. ETHICAL CODE IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1397.157.
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- Mehrnaz Geranmayeh
- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Public Health Department, Nursing Faculty, AjA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Department of Reproductive Health Midwifery, School of Nursing & Midwifery Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Social determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Teh J, Duncan C, Nzenza T, Bolton D, Lawrentschuk N. Gender bias in sexual health education: why boys do not know where the prostate is? ANZ J Surg 2019; 89:467-468. [PMID: 31034155 DOI: 10.1111/ans.15126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Jiasian Teh
- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Young Urology Researchers Organisation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Young Urology Researchers Organisation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Young Urology Researchers Organisation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Henwood M, Shaw A, Cavanagh J, Bartram T, Marjoribanks T, Kendrick M. Men’s health and communities of practice in Australia. J Health Organ Manag 2017; 31:207-222. [DOI: 10.1108/jhom-12-2016-0234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the social opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men created through Men’s Groups/Sheds across urban, regional and remote areas of Australia. Men’s Sheds are a safe space, resembling a work-shop setting or backyard shed, where men are encouraged to socialise and participate in health promotion, informal learning and engage in meaningful tasks both individually and at the community level.
Design/methodology/approach
Explore five case study sites through Wenger’s (1998) active communities of practice (CoP). Qualitative methods are presented and analysed; methods comprise semi-structured interviews and yarning circles (focus groups). Five Indigenous leaders/coordinators participated in semi-structured interviews, as well as five yarning circles with a total of 61 Indigenous men.
Findings
In a societal context in which Indigenous men in Australia experience a number of social and health issues, impeding their quality of life and future opportunities, the central finding of the paper is that the effective development of social relations and socially designed programs through Men’s Groups, operating as CoP, may contribute to overcoming many social and health well-being concerns.
Originality/value
Contributions will provide a better understanding of how Indigenous men are engaging with Men’s Sheds, and through those interactions, are learning new skills and contributing to social change.
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Adams J, McCreanor T, Braun V. Gay men's explanations of health and how to improve it. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2013; 23:887-899. [PMID: 23558711 DOI: 10.1177/1049732313484196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Little is known about the health views of gay men. In this article we report on how gay men explained health and the ways they discussed how health for gay men can be improved. We conducted a thematic analysis of data collected from 45 gay men in 11 focus groups and identified that health was mainly explained in individual terms, as were the ways to improve health (personal health care services and health promotion). The second way health was explained drew on social and community factors, with the societal acceptance of gay men being reported as essential for health improvements. These individual and social/community approaches were in tension; overall, the individualized approaches dominated. In line with other theorizing in health, we argue that appropriate policy and service provision to meet the health needs of gay men require greater acknowledgment of the social and community explanations of health and ways of improving health.
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Cáceres CF, Mendoza W. Changing care and prevention needs for global public health: In pursuit of a comprehensive perspective. Glob Public Health 2012; 7 Suppl 1:S29-45. [DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2012.657664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Tong SF, Low WY. Public health strategies to address Asian men's health needs. Asia Pac J Public Health 2012; 24:543-55. [PMID: 22815311 DOI: 10.1177/1010539512452756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Men's health discourse has been around for more than 2 decades. The higher mortality rates and the shorter life expectancy in Asian men compared with their women counterparts show the disadvantaged status of men's health. Thus, discussions on men's health should address their health needs and not be confined to sex-specific male urology and reproductive health. In Asia, assessing men's health needs is challenging because of the vast differences in the socioeconomic status and the diverse culture among its member countries. Although, the epidemiology of men's health provides the focus for what to address in improving men's health, having an optimal strategy requires the understanding of men's health-seeking behaviors and the social determinants surrounding them. Thus, public health approaches addressing health behaviors and health promotion in the society should be one of the keys in improving men's health status. Locally relevant information is needed to inform effective public health approaches.
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- Seng Fah Tong
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Network structures and their relevance to the policy cycle: A case study of The National Male Health Policy of Australia. Soc Sci Med 2012; 74:228-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2011] [Revised: 09/09/2011] [Accepted: 10/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Defining and describing health has traditionally been the role of medical experts. Although a rich literature has recently established the importance of lay accounts of health, one important gap relates to gay men’s accounts of health. Data from 11 focus groups involving 45 gay men were thematically analyzed to investigate gay men’s views of health. Two contrasting positions on a possible relationship between sexuality and health—there is no link or there is a definite link—were identified. In addition, five key ways gay men talked about health were identified: health is the absence of disease, is functional ability, is fitness and exercise, is psychological, and is multifaceted. Although there are similarities in the ways gay and other men talk about health, important differences exist, which suggest that issues of sexuality need to be considered by health policy and service planners so that responsive health services can be provided.
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Smith JA, Braunack-Mayer A, Wittert G, Warin M. "It's sort of like being a detective": understanding how Australian men self-monitor their health prior to seeking help. BMC Health Serv Res 2008; 8:56. [PMID: 18366631 PMCID: PMC2288603 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-8-56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2007] [Accepted: 03/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is commonly held that men delay help seeking because they are ignorant about and disinterested in their health. However, this discussion has not been informed by men's lay perspectives, which have remained almost entirely absent from scholarship relating to men's help seeking practices. METHODS In this qualitative paper, we draw on semi-structured interviews with 36 South Australian men to examine their understandings of help seeking and health service use. RESULTS & DISCUSSION We use participants' talk about self-monitoring to challenge the assumption that men are disinterested in their health, arguing instead that the men in our study monitored their health status and made conscious decisions about when and how to seek help. Using an inductive approach during the thematic analysis we were able to identify four key factors that influenced how men monitored their health and explain how these intersect with the way men sought help and used health services. CONCLUSION We show that the men in our study were actively engaged in the self-monitoring of their health. We suggest that these findings offer an alternative approach for understanding how we can promote men's interaction with health services.
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- James A Smith
- Discipline of Public Health, School of Population Health & Clinical Practice, University of Adelaide, Level 9 - Tower Building (MDP 207), 10 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia.
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