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Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2009

Engaging men in health care

Greg Malcher
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Background
Engaging men in health care involves a multifaceted approach that has as its main principle the recognition that men consume health care differently to women.
Objective
This article identifies barriers to engaging men in health care and offers potential and existing solutions to overcome these barriers in a range of health care settings.
Discussion
The concept of multiple masculinities recognises that not all men can be engaged via a particular technique or strategy. The perception that men are disinterested in their health is challenged and a range of approaches discussed, both in the community and in health care facilities. In the general practice setting opportunities exist for the engagement of men at the reception desk and waiting room, as well as during the consultation. Use of the workplace in engaging men is discussed. Future activities to build the capacity of health care providers to better engage men are identified and the role of policy and program development is addressed.

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