Understanding the preferences of Australian men for accessing health information
Autor: | Robert I McLachlan, Simon von Saldern, Nicolette A. Hodyl, Desley Renton, Kirsten Hogg |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent 020205 medical informatics Health Behavior Information Seeking Behavior 02 engineering and technology Population health Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Patient Education as Topic Surveys and Questionnaires Information seeking behavior Health care 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Aged Physician-Patient Relations Health economics Information Dissemination business.industry Information seeking Health Policy Public health Australia Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Middle Aged Focus group Family medicine Community health Men's Health business |
Zdroj: | Australian Journal of Primary Health. 26:153 |
ISSN: | 1448-7527 |
Popis: | With men currently reporting an increased desire to manage their own health, this mixed-methods study aimed to identify the preferred communication channels to support their access to information. Adult cisgender men (n=410) completed an anonymous survey that assessed current methods, preferences and barriers to accessing health information for general, minor, serious and private health concerns. Seven focus groups, attended by 69 men, further explored health-seeking behaviour. Survey results demonstrated the top methods to access information were through the GP or specialist and online searches, with rates differing by age and the type of health concern. Most men (>85%) reported information-seeking for serious concerns, while ~30% did not seek information for minor or private issues. For all ages, the top preferred methods for accessing information included GP or specialists, online searches and pharmacists, with other preferences varying by age, severity and sensitivity. Analysis of the focus group discussions revealed five key themes that help explain men’s decisions and actions about seeking health-information: (i) denial; (ii) delayed information seeking; (iii) social constructs of masculinity; (iv) difficulty initiating discussions about health; and (v) perceived trust and validity of information. This study has provided insight into how information can be tailored to communicate effectively with men of different ages. This will support appropriate health-seeking behaviours in response to minor, serious and private health concerns. |
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