What works with men? A systematic review of health promoting interventions targeting men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Encouraging men to make more effective use of (preventive) health services is considered one way of improving their health. The aim of this study was to appraise the available evidence of effective interventions aimed at improving men's health.

Methods

Systematic review of relevant studies identified through 14 electronic databases and other information resources. Results were pooled within health topic and described qualitatively.

Results

Of 11,749 citations screened, 338 articles were assessed and 27 met our inclusion criteria. Most studies were male sex-specific, i.e. prostate cancer screening and testicular self-examination. Other topics included alcohol, cardiovascular disease, diet and physical activity, skin cancer and smoking cessation. Twenty-three

SUBMITTER: Robertson LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2483970 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature