Reinie Cordier|Nathan J. Wilson
Community-based Men's Sheds: promoting male health, wellbeing and social inclusion in an international context
James Cook University|University of Sydney
males experience greater mortality morbidity females western countries australian irish national male health policies aim develop framework address gendered health disparity mens sheds distinct community development philosophy thus identified policies ideal location address social isolation positively impact health wellbeing males attend aim international crosssectional survey gather information mens sheds people attend mens sheds activities mens sheds social health dimensions mens sheds results demonstrate mens sheds contributing dual health social role range male subgroups particular mens sheds outward social focus supporting social mental health needs men health promotion health literacy key features mens sheds mens sheds important role play addressing gendered health disparity males face serve exemplar health promotion professionals community development context aims male health policy actualized one part wider suite global initiatives reduce gendered health disparity