The Development of the Cairde General Awareness Training
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15465352 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jack Sweeney (0000-0001-8702-6470, Institute of Technology Carlow), Noel Richardson (0000-0002-2060-2338, South East Technological University, corresponding author), Paula Carroll (0000-0001-8465-4535, South East Technological University), Pj White (0000-0002-5716-8643, Institute of Technology Carlow), Emilie Roche (0000-0002-6629-3796, Institute of Technology Carlow), Shane O’donnell (0000-0002-3778-705X, South East Technological University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1306-1306 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22081306 |
| PMID | 40869891 |
| OpenAlex | W4413351475 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
Suicide is a leading cause of death among construction workers, particularly younger and lower-skilled employees. Barriers such as stigma, low mental health literacy, and traditional masculine norms hinder help-seeking in this male-dominated sector. Few mental health interventions are tailored to this context. This study developed a co-designed, theory-informed training to improve mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and increase help-seeking among construction workers in Ireland. Using the Medical Research Council's framework, the training was developed with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Behavior Change Techniques, and extensive stakeholder co-design. Two systematic reviews, a broad literature review, and focus groups with industry managers informed the content and structure. The training will be pilot-tested using validated measures: the Literacy of Suicide Scale (LOSS), the Stigma of Suicide Scale (SOSS), and the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire (GHSQ), the results of which will be the subject of a separate study. CAIRDE is a promising, evidence-based training that addresses key mental health barriers in Irish construction. Embedding the TPB within a co-design methodology has resulted in the development of a training program that is underpinned by theoretical fidelity and cultural relevance and provides a framework for other male-dominated industries to draw upon. Future work should address remaining challenges related to stigma and help-seeking, and explore broader implementation through integration into mandatory safety training
Context (archaeology · Fidelity · Literacy · Medical education · Mental health · Mental health literacy · Mental illness · Pedagogy · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Public relations · Stakeholder · Stigma (botany · Theory of planned behavior · Applied Psychology · Engineering · Medicine · Nursing · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Workplace Health and Well-being
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |