During the workshop, representatives from health programs that have successfully served men shared what they have learned with colleagues who want to initiate or improve their facility's men's services. Program Design Issues Gender Concerns Gender is a fundamental context for work with both men and women, as it shapes all aspects of clients' lives.
Sex is biologically determined, but gender is culturally determined.
Gender issues, which are inevitably culturally specific, are a crucial consideration in program design. Provide training that helps staff understand and overcome their own gender biases. Get information from clients, potential clients, providers, opinion leaders, teachers, and others about what the pressing gender concerns are in the community. Address these concerns in program design. Recognize cultural constraints related to gender that affect information gathering and service delivery.