Understanding differences in mental health service use by men: an intersectional analysis of routine data.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Rates of help-seeking for common mental health problems are lower for men, but less is known about patterns of engagement once they are in contact with services. Previous research has been limited in its ability to understand the intersection between service user characteristics and engagement. This study compared analytic approaches to investigate intersectional associations between sociodemographic and socioeconomic indicators and use of psychological treatment services by men.

Method

Data from 9,904 male service users attending two psychological treatment services in London were analysed. The association between ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and employment status of service users and service use outcomes was explored using multinomial logist

SUBMITTER: Smyth N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9477949 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature