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Article

Men’s Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial

by
Ryan J. Drew
1,
Philip J. Morgan
1,
Frances Kay-Lambkin
2,
Clare E. Collins
3,
Robin Callister
4,
Brian J. Kelly
2,
Vibeke Hansen
5 and
Myles D. Young
6,*
1
School of Education, College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
2
School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
3
School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
4
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
5
School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia
6
School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(24), 12878; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412878
Submission received: 10 November 2021 / Revised: 2 December 2021 / Accepted: 3 December 2021 / Published: 7 December 2021
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Improving the Physical Health of People with a Mental Illness)
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Abstract

Despite increasing rates of co-morbid depression and obesity, few interventions target both conditions simultaneously, particularly in men. The SHED-IT: Recharge trial, conducted in 125 men with depressive symptoms and overweight or obesity, tested the efficacy of a gender-tailored eHealth program with integrated mental health support. The aims of this study were to examine the perceptions of men who received the SHED-IT: Recharge intervention in relation to recruitment, satisfaction with the program, and suggestions to improve the program. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted in a random sub-sample, stratified by baseline depression and weight status (n = 19, mean (SD) age 49.6 years (11.6), PHQ−9 score 9.0 (3.7), BMI 32.5 kg/m2 (4.6)). Transcripts were analyzed using an inductive process by an independent qualitative researcher. Four themes emerged, namely, (i) specific circumstances determined men’s motivation to enroll, (ii) unique opportunity to implement sustained physical and mental health changes compared to previous experiences, (iii) salience of the program elements, and (iv) further opportunities that build accountability could help maintain focus. Gender-tailored, self-directed lifestyle interventions incorporating mental health support are acceptable and satisfying for men experiencing depressive symptoms. These findings provide important insights for future self-guided lifestyle interventions for men with poor physical and mental health.
Keywords: behavior change; depression; males; mental fitness; obesity; online; physical activity; process evaluation behavior change; depression; males; mental fitness; obesity; online; physical activity; process evaluation

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Drew, R.J.; Morgan, P.J.; Kay-Lambkin, F.; Collins, C.E.; Callister, R.; Kelly, B.J.; Hansen, V.; Young, M.D. Men’s Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 12878. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412878

AMA Style

Drew RJ, Morgan PJ, Kay-Lambkin F, Collins CE, Callister R, Kelly BJ, Hansen V, Young MD. Men’s Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(24):12878. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412878

Chicago/Turabian Style

Drew, Ryan J., Philip J. Morgan, Frances Kay-Lambkin, Clare E. Collins, Robin Callister, Brian J. Kelly, Vibeke Hansen, and Myles D. Young. 2021. "Men’s Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 24: 12878. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412878

APA Style

Drew, R. J., Morgan, P. J., Kay-Lambkin, F., Collins, C. E., Callister, R., Kelly, B. J., Hansen, V., & Young, M. D. (2021). Men’s Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), 12878. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412878

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