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Community members identified protective and risk factors for men's health in low-income areas. Addressing systemic barriers and increasing social support can improve men's health and benefit families.

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  • Maternal and child health research often overlooks men's health's role in family well-being.
  • There's a specific gap in understanding the health needs of men from marginalized communities, including Black men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore community perceptions of protective and risk factors for men's general health in a low-income setting.
  • To inform public health strategies by understanding community-identified health determinants for men.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based participatory research utilizing focus groups.
  • Generic qualitative approach with thematic analysis to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified six protective factors: health behaviors, economic stability, expected male responsibilities, healthcare engagement, social network, and faith/spirituality.
  • Identified six risk factors: health behaviors, mentorship impact, driving forces, healthcare avoidance, mental health concerns, and systemic bias/racism/inequity.

Conclusions:

  • Public health practitioners and policymakers should prioritize addressing structural barriers to men's health.
  • Key actions include combating discrimination, increasing healthcare access, removing mental health care barriers, and fostering social support.
  • These strategies can promote protective behaviors, improve men's health across the life course, and positively impact maternal and child health.