Which of the following strategies would most likely increase attendance at a clinic aiming to improve men's health in the community? (Select all that apply.)
a. Employing male nurses
b. Having male-friendly space for socialization
c. Having evening and weekend hours
d. Having male-accepted nibbles and drinks (pretzels and light beer)
e. Including lectures on male health each evening
f.
Providing male-accepted and respected activities such as poker
ANS: A, B, C, F
Data demonstrated that usage of male clinics was highest with informal evening clinics directed by male nurses. Based on the social rather than medical model, Australian clinics promote well-being among older males by providing them with accepted and respected activities, as well as providing a male-friendly space for socialization. The room in which staff members see men has decor geared toward men. The data did not demonstrate that having male-accepted nibbles and drinks or including lectures on male health each evening were effective in increasing attendance at the clinic.
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