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Introduction <p>Men use psychosocial support services significantly less often than women. In addition to structural barriers, traditional norms of masculinity act as key inhibiting factors. Against this background, a&#xa0;low-threshold digital group format was developed for men with cancer and male relatives, offering an additional space for information and exchange. The online men’s group (“Online-Männertreff”) was launched in early 2024. This study aims to systematically analyze usage, participant experiences, and the target groups reached.</p> Materials and methods <p>Between January and November 2024, 11&#xa0;moderated online meetings were conducted. Evaluation was based on standardized questionnaires, open-ended feedback, and usage data. Qualitative data were analyzed using a&#xa0;summarizing content analysis approach.</p> Results <p>A&#xa0;total of 231 men participated; the median number of attendees per session was&#xa0;19. Two-thirds of participants joined multiple sessions. The most common access route was personal referral by healthcare professionals. Participants positively commented on topic selection, the protected atmosphere, and competent moderation. Limited time for discussion was noted as a&#xa0;critical point. The desire for additional networking opportunities was expressed repeatedly.</p> Conclusion <p>The online men’s group was perceived by many participants as accessible and supportive. Whether it leads to measurable psychological relief cannot be determined based on the available data. However, the high level of acceptance suggests potential for gender-sensitive online formats in cancer care. The program may help reduce access barriers and encourage men to seek further psychosocial support services, such as local cancer counseling centers.</p>

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„Gut gegen Kopfkino“ – Online-Männertreff

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    2025年7月9日

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  • Alexander Greiner,
  • Susanne Singer,
  • Franziska Holz,
  • Gudrun Bruns,
  • Anne Rillig,
  • Oliver Bayer

摘要

Introduction

Men use psychosocial support services significantly less often than women. In addition to structural barriers, traditional norms of masculinity act as key inhibiting factors. Against this background, a low-threshold digital group format was developed for men with cancer and male relatives, offering an additional space for information and exchange. The online men’s group (“Online-Männertreff”) was launched in early 2024. This study aims to systematically analyze usage, participant experiences, and the target groups reached.

Materials and methods

Between January and November 2024, 11 moderated online meetings were conducted. Evaluation was based on standardized questionnaires, open-ended feedback, and usage data. Qualitative data were analyzed using a summarizing content analysis approach.

Results

A total of 231 men participated; the median number of attendees per session was 19. Two-thirds of participants joined multiple sessions. The most common access route was personal referral by healthcare professionals. Participants positively commented on topic selection, the protected atmosphere, and competent moderation. Limited time for discussion was noted as a critical point. The desire for additional networking opportunities was expressed repeatedly.

Conclusion

The online men’s group was perceived by many participants as accessible and supportive. Whether it leads to measurable psychological relief cannot be determined based on the available data. However, the high level of acceptance suggests potential for gender-sensitive online formats in cancer care. The program may help reduce access barriers and encourage men to seek further psychosocial support services, such as local cancer counseling centers.