Using the CCFP network to generate information on Caribbean males in primary care

Hi,

An idea to move CAPCRG forward using our regional network of FPs:

Masculinity and high risk behaviour- this would involve us using 2 well recognised scale for measuring masculinity and high risk behaviour among consecutive males attending our practices. My hypothesis is that males who attend FPs are generally mid-income and family oriented,  and more likely to be androgynous (having both masculine and femininie characteristcs) and less likely to be involved in high risk behaviour. This would be a unique study looking at males in a primary care setting. I have access to both scales and have used it a few years ago in a preliminary student project. Excerpts are available in the recently published book on psychosocial issues.

Let me have your thoughts

Rohan