Health of Men--weight management partnership.
This article describes the development of men's health services in Bradford and Airedale. In particular, it depicts a male-focused weight loss programme, which encourages men to adopt healthier lifestyles. The programme involved a six-week course with input from dietitians and exercise specialists. Upon completion, an evaluation questionnaire was completed by the participants. The aim was to establish independent and self-sustaining groups. The article also examines why excess weight is a specific health problem for men and highlights the use of health MOTs as a recruiting tool on to weight management programmes. Practical advice is included for any professional interested in developing a similar project. In 2005 the Health of Men (HoM) Weight Management Partnership received national recognition, winning a Queen's Nursing Institute Award for Innovative and Creative Practice.
Harrison
Andrew
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Health of Men (HoM), Bradford and Airedale Teaching PCT.
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004046:Dietetics / Q000193:education; D004739:England; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008571:Men / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires