The purpose of this study was to estimate and compare the proportions of preferred design features and likely use of e-mental health programs and understand potential barriers to the use… Click to show full abstract
The purpose of this study was to estimate and compare the proportions of preferred design features and likely use of e-mental health programs and understand potential barriers to the use of e-mental health programs in working men who were at high risk of a major depressive episode. A cross-sectional survey in 10 provinces in Canada was conducted between March and December 2015 (n = 511). Of the 17 different features assessed, the top three features that were most likely to be used by high-risk men were: "information about improving sleep hygiene" (61.3%), "practice and exercise to help reduce symptoms of stress and depression" (59.5%) and "having access to quality information and resources about work stress issues" (57.8%). E-mental health programs may be a promising strategy for prevention of depression in working men. Development of e-mental health programs should consider men's preferences and perceived barriers to enhance the acceptability of this approach.
               
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