Mens Health and Well-being Conference
Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Event Date/Time: Oct 08, 2008 | End Date/Time: Oct 08, 2008 |
Description
Conference Aims
The University of Central Lancashire is developing a series of conferences that will provide a critical comentary on contemporary issues that impact on the health and well-being of men. The first of these is a one day event that aims to look at men's access to and engagement with health care and men's relationships. It will address creative ways of increasing men's access to health services and will focus on aspects of men's relationships and wellbeing.
This conference will provide participants with an understanding of:
- Gender inequalities and the effect on health and access to services
- The role of men and masculinity within society
- Communication and engagement processes used in promoting sexual health and well-being in men
- The effectiveness of multi-professional and multi-agency working in relation to teenage fathers, male violence and relationships within Afro-Caribbean families.
Who should Attend?
Health & social care professionals, academics, researchers and others who have an interest in these issues.