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Exploring Men's Experiences of Engagement With General Practice: A Qualitative Study
Ruth Mursa1, Christopher Patterson1, Gemma McErlean1,2
1University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
|February 6, 2025
Summary
Men
Area of Science:
- General practice engagement
- Men's health
- Qualitative research
Background:
- Men often engage less with healthcare than women, leading to later diagnoses.
- Understanding men's perspectives on healthcare engagement is crucial for early intervention.
- Barriers and facilitators to men's proactive healthcare seeking remain under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore men's experiences and attitudes towards general practice engagement.
- To identify factors influencing men's proactive healthcare seeking.
- To understand men's preferences for interacting with general practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study nested within a mixed-methods project.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 17 male participants from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.
- Thematic analysis used to interpret interview data on general practice engagement.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: reasons for engagement, social influences (seeking validation), importance of trusting relationships, communication preferences (direct, authentic), and barriers to access.
- Men's engagement is influenced by motivations, social factors, and the quality of the patient-provider relationship.
- Identified barriers highlight challenges men face in accessing general practice care.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of these barriers and facilitators can guide improved healthcare strategies for men.
- Health professionals are vital in building therapeutic relationships and partnering with men for better engagement and outcomes.
- Enhancing men's engagement with general practice is essential for improving overall health outcomes.
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