Health Promotion Journal of Australia Volume 32 Issue S1.
Special Issue: Equity and Health Literacy February 2021
This issue contains ground breaking work researching men in Tasmania who experience substantially poorer health outcomes and socio-economic disadvantage than most Australians.
The article is entitled "Engaging “hard‐to‐reach” men in health promotion using the OPHELIA principles: Participants' perspectives". Lead author Leigh Kinsman, Professor of Evidence Based Nursing, is especially proud of the work the team put in, as well as contributions made by some of the participants. This work was selected from many under consideration to have a "Video Short" that gives a brief pictorial introduction and overview of the research and solutions found during the research.
Experiences of isolation, lack of trust in the health system, no-adherence to medication, mental health problems and long term pain were revealed. This informed the generation of ideas to to improve their health and well-being and give a better understanding of health. Specially tailored interventions were implemented including "Numeracy for Life" and "Healthy Sheds" courses. Post course interviews showed that the process contributed to a sense of worth, social support and a way to break old habits.
Scroll down in the linked article above to see the video. The article is available online. MNCLHD staff can contact the Library if they have any problems downloading it.
Congratulations Leigh Kinsman, Jan Radford, Shandell Elmer, Kathryn Ogden, Sarah Randles, Alycia Jacob, Denise Delphin, Nettie Burr, and Mick Goss on the production of a body of work that will impact on the lives of many.
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