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Elizabeth M Whitley¹, Nicole C Jarrett, April M W Young

¹Community Voices at Denver Health, Denver, CO 80204, USA. lwhitley@dhha.org

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Summary

Addressing health disparities requires dedicated resources for underserved men. This article shares lessons from three community health initiatives focused on improving men's health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Disparities Research
Community Health Interventions

Background:

Historically, poor men and men of color in the US have faced neglected healthcare needs, leading to significant health disparities.
Underserved male populations experience disproportionately negative health outcomes due to systemic neglect.
Targeted resources and interventions are crucial to eliminate these health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

To compile and share lessons learned from community-based initiatives actively working in men's health.
To highlight successful strategies for addressing the unique health needs of vulnerable men.
To inform future public health policy and practice in men's health.

Main Methods:

The article draws on experiences from three "Community Voices" sites: Overtown Men's Health Study (Miami), Denver Health Men's Health Initiative, and Baltimore Men's Health Center.
These sites focus on community-specific needs assessment, engagement, and service delivery.
Methods include strategies for serving special populations, marketing health services, ensuring sustainability, and advancing public policy.

Main Results:

The initiatives demonstrate successful community-specific approaches to men's health assessment and engagement.
Effective service delivery models tailored to vulnerable male populations have been developed.
Strategies for sustainability and policy advancement are presented, offering a roadmap for broader impact.

Conclusions:

Dedicated community-based programs are effective in addressing the health needs of underserved men.
Multi-faceted strategies encompassing assessment, engagement, service delivery, and policy are essential for reducing men's health disparities.
The experiences shared provide valuable insights for replicating and scaling successful men's health initiatives nationwide.