Background Social vulnerability occurs when individuals have been relatively
disadvantaged by the social determinants of health. Complex interventions that reduce …

Men's Sheds are a community-based health promotion concept which brings men together
to engage in joint activities. Prior research reported beneficial effects on health and well …

Long-standing commentaries about men's reticence for accessing clinical medical services,
along with the more recent recognition of men's health inequities, has driven work in …

Background Gender is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in designing community-
based health promotion programmes. Men's Sheds ('Sheds') are community-based informal …

COVID-19 disproportionately affects males especially those who are older and more socio-
economically disadvantaged. This study assessed wellbeing outcomes among men's shed …

Regionally-based Australian men have a higher risk of suicide than those in urban centers,
with similar trends observed internationally. Adopting a place-based approach to …

Previous studies have indicated that older men often experience disconnection from the
community after retirement. Social activities have been shown to be effective in preventing …

Men's Sheds are entrenched throughout Australian and international communities due to
their popularity in attracting mainly older men to come together and undertake various social …

Background Unhealthy alcohol use is a key concern for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
('Indigenous Australian') communities. Due to systematic disadvantage and inter …

The rate of suicide amongst Inuit boys and men in Nunavik has risen since the 1980s.
Despite this, little is known about the strengths and protective factors, and the unique risks …