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Investigating men's perspectives on preventive health care within general practice: a qualitative study
Ruth Mursa1, Gemma McErlean2, Christopher Patterson1
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia; and Health Innovations, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
Abstract:
Background Chronic conditions are a major health concern. Most Australian men are overweight or obese and half live with at least one chronic health condition. Many chronic conditions are preventable and treatable by reducing lifestyle risk factors. General practice delivers a range of services, including preventive health care; however, men have been noted to have low engagement with general practice. This study aimed to investigate men's perspectives on preventive health care within general practice. Methods Seventeen semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of Australian men recruited from the NSW Rural Fire Service following an initial survey. Interviews sought to explore men's perspectives on engagement in preventive health care within general practice. Data were thematically analysed. Results Two sub-themes were identified relating to men's engagement in preventive health care within general practice. 'The scope of general practice services' highlighted diverse understandings among men's perceptions of the role and value of preventive health care. Whereas 'addressing lifestyle risk factors' revealed the nature of communication and advice provided within general practice concerning lifestyle risks and behavioural change. The findings indicated that when advice is provided, men want tangible and meaningful healthcare strategies that support them in making behavioural changes. Conclusions General practice clinicians need to prioritise preventive health care. Proactively addressing preventive health care with men and supporting them to make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices has the potential to enhance their health and reduce chronic health conditions.
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