By James A. Smith, Daphne C. Watkins, Derek M. Griffith

This book highlights novel and pragmatic health promotion efforts being adopted with boys and young men of colour (BYMOC) globally that apply a strengths-based approach.

Men’s adoption of risky health practices and reluctance to seek help and engage in preventive health behaviours have frequently been used to explain their poorer health outcomes, particularly among adolescent boys and young men, and disproportionately affecting BYMOC. Emerging literature on equity and men’s health has conveyed that intersections among age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and geography contribute to a complex array of health and social inequities. There is growing evidence to suggest these inequities shape the health practices of BYMOC. Unfortunately, these health and social inequities can have negative lifelong consequences. An increased focus on reducing health inequities has led to a greater focus on health promotion actions that address social and cultural determinants of health.

The vulnerabilities that BYMOC face are diverse and are reflected in a range of tailored health promotion interventions. Health promotion approaches that influence structural and systemic inequities experienced by BYMOC have been a prominent feature. In this volume, the editors and contributors purposefully bring together international research and promising practice examples from Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and Canada to celebrate health promotion strategies that help to improve the health and social trajectories of BYMOC. In doing so, the book moves beyond discussing the health inequities faced by this population, to talk about the practical actions to address them in context.

Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour brings together diffuse strands of scholarship relating to male health promotion, gender/masculinities and health, equity and men’s health, and gender and youth development. The book is a unique and useful resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students with an interest in health promotion/public health, social work/social policy, education, men’s health, youth development, Indigenous studies, and health and social equity.

It is crucial to recognize the significance of health promotion efforts targeted towards boys and young men of colour (BYMOC). For far too long, societal factors and systemic inequalities have contributed to varying degrees of poor health outcomes within this population. In an attempt to address these issues, authors James A. Smith, Daphne C. Watkins, and Derek M. Griffith have compiled a comprehensive and enlightening book titled “Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour.”

Throughout the book, the authors shed light on the unique challenges faced by BYMOC regarding their health. They discuss men’s adoption of risky health practices, their reluctance to seek help, and their engagement in preventive health behaviors. The authors argue that these factors contribute to the poorer health outcomes experienced by adolescent boys and young men of colour.

One of the key points emphasized in the book is the intersectionality of various aspects including age, race, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and geography. The authors contend that these intersections create a complex range of health and social inequities that shape the health practices and outcomes of BYMOC. By recognizing and addressing these inequities, it becomes possible to implement effective health promotion strategies.

“Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour” features a collection of international research and promising practices from countries such as Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and Canada. By showcasing these diverse approaches, the book aims to celebrate strategies that improve the health and social trajectories of BYMOC. The authors and contributors go beyond discussing health inequities to provide actionable steps and recommendations for addressing them in different contexts.

The book highlights the importance of a strengths-based approach to health promotion. Instead of solely focusing on the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by BYMOC, the authors emphasize the need to recognize and build upon their inherent strengths and resilience. By adopting this approach, health promotion efforts can be more effective and empowering.

Moreover, “Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour” addresses the structural and systemic inequities experienced by BYMOC. It highlights the need for health promotion approaches that address these broader issues, rather than solely focusing on individual behaviors. By recognizing the social and cultural determinants of health, the book offers a comprehensive framework for promoting better health outcomes for BYMOC.

This book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in the field of health promotion and public health. Its interdisciplinary nature makes it relevant for a wide range of fields, including social work, education, men’s health, youth development, Indigenous studies, and health and social equity.

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Product Details

• Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (March 1, 2023)
• Language: English
• eBook Digital: 242 pages
• ISBN-10: 3031221737
• ISBN-13: 978-3031221736