{jcomments off}This online survey investigates the factors which influence users' trust of e-health sites.  User trust in online interactions is a difficult concept to define.  This study seeks to gain an understanding of the influence of both age and gender in this area.  It is hoped to produce some generalizable conclusions about these factors that would be of use to both healthcare providers and users alike.  You are invited to take part in this research by visiting:  www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z2DYFYZ

{jcomments off}You are invited to apply for a free place at the ‘All Right Lads?’ conference which will be held on Thursday 27th February 2014 in Crumlin Road Goal, Belfast BT14 6ST.  This will be a large-scale half-day event (9.30am - 1.00pm) comprising a number of guest speakers and four parallel sessions.  These sessions will focus upon Working with Fathers, Men’s Health Training, Men and Education, and Men’s Development Work.  At the end of the conference, there will also be an opportunity for attendees to take a tour of the Gaol, and to have a personal health check conducted.  Full details and a booking form can be accessed at: www.wea-ni.com/index.php?option=com_seminar&Itemid=376

{jcomments off}You are invited to take part in an online survey that looks at how men in Ireland express and relate to their emotions.  This study is being conducted by a PhD student in University College Dublin's Department of Psychology, and will explore the role of sexuality and psychological sex roles in how men express and relate to their emotions.  The findings from this research will assist psychotherapists and counsellors when working with male clients.  They will also contribute to academic knowledge in the area of masculinity and emotions within a therapeutic context.  Participants remain anonymous and the questionnaire takes no more than ten minutes to complete.  Full details of the survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MaleEmotionality

{jcomments off}The Southern Area Men’s Health Steering Group invites you to ‘Men and the Five Ways to Wellbeing’.  This will take place on Friday 7th March 2014, in Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry, Co. Down.  The aim of this free seminar is to increase awareness of the Five Ways to Wellbeing as a tool to improve men’s health.  The event will begin at 9.30am and finish with lunch at 1.00pm.  For more information and a booking form visit: www.mhfi.org/SAMH2014.pdf

{jcomments off}Parental separation is a painful process for most people.  It is common for fathers to feel shocked, lonely, sad or angry because the relationship with their partner has ended and they may be living apart from their children.  This short leaflet (produced by Man Matters) offers practical information, advice and signposting to dads both during and after a family separation.  Copies can be downloaded at: www.mhfi.org/ManMattersFathersGuide.pdf

{jcomments off}HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is very common, and most men and women get HPV at some time in their lives.  HPV usually never causes any health problems but, for some people, infection with HPV can lead to the development of certain cancers (cervical, vulval, vaginal, penile, anal, head and neck) as well as genital warts.  About 5% of all cancers are caused by HPV infection.  HPV vaccination at the age of 12/13 can significantly reduce the risk of developing disease, and vaccinating both sexes provides the highest level of protection.  Currently, in the UK, only girls are vaccinated through a national programme, which is generally delivered in schools.  This online petition calls upon the UK government to consider including boys in the vaccination programme.  The petition has been organised by HPV Action - a partnership of 25 patient and professional organisations who all believe that both boys and girls should be vaccinated.  Find out more at www.hpvaction.org/what-you-can-do.html

{jcomments off}In an effort to encourage men to turn their words into actions (the theme for Men’s Health Week 2013), the Northern Area Community Networks - in partnership with the Public Health Agency, Zest Healing the Hurt, and a broad range of other health providers - staged five, free, male only events to help men access health services, support and advice.  The evaluation report on this initiative is now available at: www.mhfi.org/NorthernAreaEvaluation.pdf

{jcomments off}Pathways to Health Level 3 is a training programme for community and voluntary sector leaders who are committed to tackling inequalities in health using a community development approach.  This training offers a chance to link grass roots practice with operational, strategic and policy work.  It will provide participants with the opportunity to tackle health inequality in a unified way, underpinned by the principles and practice of community development.  The Pathways to Health training is delivered as a series of master classes, one a fortnight, for 14 weeks.   Each master class focuses on one of six main themes.  For more information, visit: www.cdhn.org/pages/index.asp?title=Pathways_to_Health_Level_3_-_Armagh