Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study is to understand the demographic and situational characteristics of men over 55 who have used a community support service.
Method: Hierarchical multivariable logistic regression was conducted using anonymised data from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Study 2014.
Results: Need factors such as having a common mental disorder (CMD), poor general health and having counselling/therapy were the most relevant to use of a community support service. It was more common for older men (85+), single men, and those who reported experiencing several traumatic life events to have used a community support service.
Discussion: The results are critically discussed by considering the roles of gender, ageing, and social support, which might influence the use of community support services. There is a need for more awareness of categories such as age and previous service use, and how they might influence community support help seeking.
Method: Hierarchical multivariable logistic regression was conducted using anonymised data from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Study 2014.
Results: Need factors such as having a common mental disorder (CMD), poor general health and having counselling/therapy were the most relevant to use of a community support service. It was more common for older men (85+), single men, and those who reported experiencing several traumatic life events to have used a community support service.
Discussion: The results are critically discussed by considering the roles of gender, ageing, and social support, which might influence the use of community support services. There is a need for more awareness of categories such as age and previous service use, and how they might influence community support help seeking.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 64-74 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Aging and Health |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- community service use
- mental health
- men’s health
- Gerontology
- Community and Home Care
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
