Self-help/support groups have gained in popularity since the 1970s and are
an important component of the health system linked with health promotion,
social support, and empowerment of participants. Research about sex and
gender differences in the utilization and value of self-help/support groups
is inadequate. The literature is predominantly gender neutral, limiting the
effective uptake of knowledge by practitioners and participants in these
groups.


The broad term "self help/support" group covers different types of groups
including those run without professional assistance, emotional support
groups, self-care interventions, groups facilitated by health professionals,
online groups, empowerment groups, sport/physical activity groups and skills
based groups like community kitchens. Utilization of different types of
groups may be linked to sex and gender differences or preferences.


One component of this project, sponsored by the Prairie Women's Health
Centre of Excellence (PWHCE) and the Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
and funded by the CIHR Gender and Health Institute, is a literature review
using sex and gender differences as a key variable. We are also seeking
stories of what self-help/support groups are currently doing to address sex
and gender differences. Do you know of groups that work differently for
different sexes, or groups that address issues differently for different
genders? Please let us know about your work. Contact Robin Barnett at
[log in to unmask] or 604-255-5363.


Mona Dupré-Ollinik, BSW, BA
Coordonatrice de liaison/Outreach Coordinator
Canadian Women's Health Network/Réseau canadien pour la santé des femmes
419, avenue Graham, Suite 203
Winnipeg (MB) R3C 0M3

SUPPORT CWHN.  BECOME A MEMBER. http://www.cwhn.ca/infoform-bi.html
APPUYEZ LE RCSF.  DEVENEZ MEMBRE. http://www.cwhn.ca/infoform-bi.html#francais

Tel: (204) 942-5500 ext,/poste 13
Fax/Télécopieur: (204) 989-2355
Toll free/Numéro sans frais: 1-888-818-9172
www.cwhn.ca
e-mail/courriel: [log in to unmask]

TTY 204-942-2806
TTY toll free number 1-866-694-6367

Send the following text: unsubscribe click4hp to: [log in to unmask] if you wish to unsubscribe. Go to http://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/click4hp.html to view CLICK4HP archives or manage your subscription (you will have to create a password).