Questioning gender norms with men to improve health outcomes
Evidence of impact
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15540949 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gary Barker (0000-0001-7120-3639, International Center for Research on Women, corresponding author), Christine Ricardo (Promundo), Monique Nascimento (0000-0002-3363-4232, Promundo), A A Olukoya (World Health Organization), Carlos E Santos (0000-0002-2426-5471, New York University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 539-553 |
| Publication date | 2009-06-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441690902942464 |
| PMID | 19513910 |
| OpenAlex | W2141119306 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 143 |
| References cited | 9 |
This article describes a review of 58 evaluation studies of programmes with men and boys in sexual and reproductive health (including HIV prevention, treatment, care and support); father involvement; gender-based violence; maternal, newborn and child health; and gender socialisation more broadly. While few of the programmes go beyond the pilot stage, or a relatively short-term timeframe, they offer compelling evidence that well-designed programmes with men and boys can lead to positive changes in their behaviours and attitudes related to sexual and reproductive health; maternal, newborn and child health; their interaction with their children; their use of violence against women; their questioning of violence with other men; and their health-seeking behaviour. The evidence indicates that programmes that incorporate a gender-transformative approach and promote gender-equitable relationships between men and women are more effective in producing behaviour change than narrowly focused interventions, as are programmes which reach beyond the individual level to the social context
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