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Decolonising the health and well-being of Aboriginal men in Australia
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Prehn, J and Ezzy, D, Decolonising the health and well-being of Aboriginal men in Australia, Journal of Sociology, 56, (2) pp. 151-166. ISSN 1440-7833 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1177/1440783319856618
Abstract
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men have the worst health of any group in Australia.
Despite this, relevant policies do not specifically explain how the issue will be improved. Existing
research demonstrates the complexity of the problems facing Australian Indigenous men. The
intersection of masculinity and Indigeneity, compounded by colonisation, historical policies, stigma,
marginalisation, trauma, grief and loss of identity are key factors that shape these poor health
outcomes. These outcomes are acknowledged in federal and some state government policies
but not implemented. The article argues for a holistic and decolonised approach to Australian
Aboriginal men’s health. Effective models of intervention to improve men’s health outcomes
include men’s health clinics, men’s groups, Men’s Sheds, men’s health camps/bush adventure
therapy, fathering groups and mentoring programs. Further research needs to be undertaken,
with a greater emphasis on preventative health measures, adequate specific funding, culturally and
gender appropriate responses to health, and government policy development and implementation
covering Aboriginal male health.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Aboriginal men's health, sociology, masculinity, gender, health, health inequality, Indigenous sociology, medical sociology, sociology |
Research Division: | Indigenous Studies |
Research Group: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing |
Research Field: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public health and wellbeing |
Objective Division: | Indigenous |
Objective Group: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health |
Objective Field: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status and outcomes |
UTAS Author: | Prehn, J (Dr Jacob Prehn) |
UTAS Author: | Ezzy, D (Professor Douglas Ezzy) |
ID Code: | 136368 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 9 |
Deposited By: | Social Work |
Deposited On: | 2019-12-17 |
Last Modified: | 2022-08-29 |
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