Implementation of an Australian football themed men's health program in rural Australia: a mixed-methods study.
Rural men face a greater risk of ill-health than their urban counterparts but often lack access to appealing health programs. Aussie Fans in Training (Aussie-FIT) is an engaging men's health program delivered in urban professional sports contexts. This study examines the feasibility of implementing...
| Publicado en: | Health Promotion International Vol. 40; no. 3; pp. 1 - 13 |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Jun2025
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