Evaluating a Tool to Support the Integration of Gender in Programs to Promote Men’s Health

Struik, Laura; Abramowicz, Aneta; Riley, Barbara; Oliffe, John L.; Bottorff, Joan L.; Stockton, Lisa

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“…Sex-disaggregated data in mixed sex groups and gender analyses would also be useful in this regard. The findings of this review coupled with the Check-Mate Tool, a set of guidelines for incorporating gender-related influences in men's mental health promotion programmes (Struik et al, 2019)., could provide a basis for the development of acceptable PAIs for men. Consulting with men to assess the prospective acceptability of proposed PAIs might be a useful starting point to designing acceptable interventions.…”

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The acceptability, effectiveness and gender responsiveness of participatory arts interventions in promoting mental health and Wellbeing: a systematic review

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Background: This mixed methods review synthesizes the evidence of acceptability, effectiveness and gender responsiveness of participatory arts interventions (PAIs) in promoting mental health and wellbeing among adults Methods: The search was restricted to empirical studies of PAIs that reported on outcomes relating to common mental health problems and wellbeing among adults aged ≥18 years old. The mixed methods appraisal tool was used for quality appraisal. A narrative synthesis was conducted.Results: Thirty-two studies were included (1,058 participants). Typical PAI features are discussed.The evidence for effectiveness is limited by methodological issues. PAIs are perceived to benefit mental health via improved connectedness; emotional regulation; meaning-making & re-defining identity; and personal growth & empowerment. Conclusion:The review highlights the dearth of studies focused on men. Research standards to establish the evidence of effectiveness and the need to expand the evidence of acceptability beyond the "perceived effectiveness" domain are discussed.

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“… 38 Specific approaches and content could be codesigned with fathers to ensure that positive masculine ideals utilized within gender-sensitive programmes are appropriate to the culture and context of the target population. 39 …”

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What Helps and What Hinders the Creation of a Smoke-free Home: A Qualitative Study of Fathers in Scotland

O’Donnell

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Greaves

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Nicotine &Amp; Tobacco Research

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Introduction Few studies have explored fathers’ views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home, with interventions largely targeting mothers. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to fathers creating a smoke-free home, to inform future intervention development. Methods Eighteen fathers who were smokers and lived in Scotland were recruited from Dads’ community groups, Early Years Centres and through social media advertising. Semi-structured interviews explored their views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home. A theory-informed thematic analysis using the COM-B model highlighted ways in which capability, opportunity and motivations shaped fathers’ home smoking behaviours. Results Several fathers understood the health risks of second-hand smoke exposure through public health messaging associated with recent smoke-free legislation prohibiting smoking in cars carrying children. Limited understanding of effective exposure reduction strategies and personal mental health challenges reduced some fathers’ ability to create a smoke-free home. Fathers were keen to maintain their smoke-free home rules, and their motivations for this largely centred on their perceived role as protector of their children, and their desire to be a good role model. Conclusions Fathers’ abilities to create a smoke-free home are shaped by a range of capabilities, opportunities and motivations, some of which relate to their role as a father. Establishing a fuller understanding of the contextual and gender-specific factors that shape fathers’ views on smoking in the home will facilitate the development of interventions and initiatives that fathers can identify and engage with, for the broader benefit of families and to improve gender equity and health. Implications Our findings can inform future development of father-centred and household-level smoke-free home interventions. They identify fathers’ views and experiences and help re-frame smoking in the home as a gendered family-wide issue, which is important in building consensus on how best to support parents to create a smoke-free home. Our findings highlight the need for additional research to develop understanding of the ways in which gender-related aspects of family structures, heterosexual relationships and child living arrangements influence home smoking rules and how to tailor interventions accordingly.

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“…[32] summarise ways of improving access and outcomes of men within primary care including, for example, investment into outreach services for men in the workplace. Future research could explore the effectiveness of strategies to improve male group attendance for example, by recruiting a male 'champion' or using a tool to help employ a gender-sensitive approach in the planning, implementing and evaluation of the group [33].…”

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Employee Support During COVID-19 Using Compassionate Mind Training

Rose¹,

Tupper²,

Irons³

2023

OBM Integr Complement Med

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An individual’s wellbeing at work is now recognised as key, particularly for those in challenging environment’s such as health and social care. Focusing on the cultivation of (mindful) compassion has been shown to be an effective way of improving mental health. This service evaluation focused on a pilot drop-in group for council and NHS staff, informed by Compassionate Mind Training. It was facilitated during the COVID-19 pandemic, between April – August 2020. The group was evaluated by recording the number and characteristics of attendees and using a feedback survey focused on the acceptability of the group structure and content. Workload was a barrier to attendance. There were differences noted in terms of gender and area of employment of the attendees. The offer of a regular, short (30 minute) and virtual group during the working day seemed to facilitate participation. The group appeared acceptable as attendees indicated they improved their knowledge and understanding about group concepts and reported they had become more mindful and compassionate in everyday life. Participants appeared to value the range of meditations offered and group resources. The facilitators were struck by the sense of community that emerged. The group could be used in future research as a stand-alone programme to support staff wellbeing or perhaps as one part of a wider approach to support the development compassionate organisations.

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Evaluating a Tool to Support the Integration of Gender in Programs to Promote Men’s Health

Cited by 15 publications

References 31 publications

The acceptability, effectiveness and gender responsiveness of participatory arts interventions in promoting mental health and Wellbeing: a systematic review

The acceptability, effectiveness and gender responsiveness of participatory arts interventions in promoting mental health and Wellbeing: a systematic review

What Helps and What Hinders the Creation of a Smoke-free Home: A Qualitative Study of Fathers in Scotland

Employee Support During COVID-19 Using Compassionate Mind Training

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