title: Supporting fathers' efforts to be smoke-free: program principles.
abstract: There is limited empirical evidence on effective ways to develop, distribute, and evaluate men-centred, gender-sensitive health promotion programs. The purpose of this research was to transition qualitative findings on men's smoking into father-centred cessation interventions. Men's perspectives were gathered in 4 group sessions with 24 new fathers who smoked. The data led to the identification of 3 principles for men's health promotion programs: use positive messaging to promote change without amplifying stigma, guilt, shame, and blame; foster connections between masculine ideals (e.g., strength, decisiveness, resilience, autonomy) and being smoke-free; and privilege the testimonials of potential end-users (e.g., fathers who smoke and want to quit). Experiences drawn from the design and pilot-testing of a booklet and a group program based on these principles are described. The findings can be used to guide nurses in the design and/or delivery of men's health promotion programs.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Oliffe
authors.forename: Joan L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bottorff
authors.forename: Gayl
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sarbit
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D005783:Gender Identity; D006167:Guilt; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D057228:Masculinity; D054526:Men's Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010174:Pamphlets; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D012752:Shame; D061845:Smoke-Free Policy; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping; D055815:Young Adult