Menges, Jack R., Caltabiano, Marie L., and Clough, Alan (2023) What Works for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men? A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, 4 (2).

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Abstract

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men experience significantly higher rates of suicide, trauma, alcohol related deaths and unemployment than other Australian men. Despite significant levels of government intervention, rates of family violence, unemployment and incarceration continue to increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. As a subset of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, there has been a lesser focus on how to meaningfully improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. This systematic review seeks to understand what interventions, programs and activities are successful in improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and thereby the wellbeing of their communities. A thorough search of the literature was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of the programs, activities and interventions evaluated in these studies indicated two prominent themes that were successful in improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men: strengthening identity and increasing social connection. The mechanisms contributing to these outcomes are discussed, as are implications for policy and future research.

Item ID:	78623
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2653-3219
Keywords:	Wellbeing, Indigenous, Aboriginal, Australian, men, male, remote
Related URLs:	https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/81008/
Copyright Information:	© Edith Cowan University
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2023 03:10
FoR Codes:	45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4504 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing > 450408 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion @ 30% 45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4504 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing > 450412 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s health and wellbeing @ 50% 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520304 Health psychology @ 20%
SEO Codes:	21 INDIGENOUS > 2103 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health > 210399 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health not elsewhere classified @ 50% 20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200202 Evaluation of health outcomes @ 20% 20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200203 Health education and promotion @ 30%
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