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Preferred Features Of E-Mental Health Programs For Prevention Of Major Depression In Male Workers: Results From A Canadian National Survey, Jianli Wang, Raymond W. Lam, Kendall Ho, Mark Attridge, Bonnie M. Lashewicz, Scott B. Patten, Alain Marchand, Alice Aiken, Norbert Schmitz, Zul Merali
Preferred Features Of E-Mental Health Programs For Prevention Of Major Depression In Male Workers: Results From A Canadian National Survey, Jianli Wang, Raymond W. Lam, Kendall Ho, Mark Attridge, Bonnie M. Lashewicz, Scott B. Patten, Alain Marchand, Alice Aiken, Norbert Schmitz, Zul Merali
Brain and Mind Institute
Background: Major depression is a prevalent mental disorder and imposes considerable burden on health and productivity. Men are not immune to major depression, yet they often delay seeking help because of perceived stigma and gender norms. E-mental health programs hold potential for early prevention of major depression. However, we have little knowledge about men's preferences for design features of e-mental health programs.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to (1) estimate and compare the proportions of Internet use for medical information, preferred design features, and likely use of e-mental health programs; (2) examine factors associated with the likely use …