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  • Mental health stigma, especially in men, is a major obstacle to accessing support services.
  • A significant gap exists in understanding male-specific stigma reduction interventions and their underlying behavior change techniques (BCTs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of mental health stigma reduction interventions specifically for men.
  • To explore the BCTs employed in these interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative synthesis of empirical research on interventions targeting mental health stigma in male-dominated populations.
  • Quality appraisal using the Mixed Methods Analysis Tool.
  • Inclusion of 14 articles reporting on 11 distinct interventions.

Main Results:

  • Interventions primarily addressed perceived public stigma, with less focus on self-stigma.
  • Nineteen BCTs were identified, with 'information about health consequences' and 'self-monitoring of behavior' being most prevalent.
  • Other common BCTs included 'credible source', 'social contact', and 'behavior practice/rehearsal'.

Conclusions:

  • Methodological limitations in the reviewed studies restrict definitive conclusions.
  • Recommendations include standardizing stigma measurement, detailed intervention reporting, and increased use of theory in intervention design.