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Engaging Australian men in masculinity and suicide - A concept test of social media materials and a website.

Marisa SchlichthorstKylie Elizabeth KingJackie TurnureAndrea PhelpsAndrea J Phelps
Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2019)
Our findings informed the design of targeted materials for the national Man Up campaign and website which were then used in a multilevel national health promotion intervention in Australia. SO WHAT?: Our study provided valuable insights beyond Man Up for those seeking to design and deliver health promotion interventions targeting Australian men and engage in sensitive and stigmatised male health issues. Using active and empowering language was especially important when addressing men which contrasts with many promotional materials currently available.
Keyphrases
  • health promotion
  • social media
  • middle aged
  • health information
  • quality improvement
  • randomized controlled trial
  • cancer therapy
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • drug delivery
  • risk assessment
  • human health