TY - JOUR
KW - Humans
KW - Male
KW - men
KW - Men's Health
KW - Mental Health
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Motivation
KW - Overweight/therapy
KW - Telemedicine
KW - Behavior Change
KW - Depression
KW - Males
KW - mental fitness
KW - Obesity
KW - online
KW - Physical Activity
KW - Process evaluation
AU - R. J. Drew
AU - P. J. Morgan
AU - F. Kay-Lambkin
AU - C. E. Collins
AU - R. Callister
AU - B. J. Kelly
AU - V. Hansen
AU - M. D. Young
A1 - 
AB - 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/m(2) (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.
AD - School of Education, College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Education, College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.; School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia.; School of Psychological Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
BT - International journal of environmental research and public health
C5 - Healthcare Disparities; HIT & Telehealth; Measures
CP - 24
DO - 10.3390/ijerph182412878
IS - 24
JF - International journal of environmental research and public health
LA - eng
M1 - Journal Article
N2 - 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/m(2) (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.
PY - 2021
SN - 1660-4601; 1661-7827; 1660-4601
SP - 12878
T1 - Men's Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial
T2 - International journal of environmental research and public health
TI - Men's Perceptions of a Gender-Tailored eHealth Program Targeting Physical and Mental Health: Qualitative Findings from the SHED-IT Recharge Trial
U1 - Healthcare Disparities; HIT & Telehealth; Measures
U2 - 34948488
U3 - 10.3390/ijerph182412878
VL - 18
VO - 1660-4601; 1661-7827; 1660-4601
Y1 - 2021
Y2 - Dec 7
ER -