The limitations of well men clinics for health education.
In seeking to change health-related behaviour, such as smoking and poor diet, well mer clinics may be asking too much of their clients. This article explores the conflict between male socialisation and health education against a background of male mortality and morbidity. To achieve health gain for men, the author suggests a shift in emphasis is required from individual behavioural factors to wider socio-structural change.
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Homerton School of Health Studies, Peterborough District Hospital.
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005783:Gender Identity; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000523:psychology; D011209:Power, Psychological; D012951:Socialization