incorporating
Diabetes Management
across the Mallee Track

Programs included:

Organised by
Mallee Track Health & Community Service (MTH&CS)
As part of "On Track" Community Health Project
bdenner@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Support funding from
Federal Department of Health and Ageing

In partnership with
Point of Care Unit
Flinders University, South Australia

Report prepared by:
Centre for Rural & Regional Health Education
Affiliate Men's Awareness Network
PO Box 160 CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450
Phone: (03) 5470 6301
Email: man@mannet.com.au
www.mannet.com.au

Another Program of MTH&CS Special Projects Team
bdenner@mthcs.vic.gov.au

COMBINED REPORT

Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Assessment Screening Program

incorporating

Diabetes Management
across the Mallee Track

Local CFA
Field Day
Local Community and School
Walk Australia

Organised by
Mallee Track Health & Community Service (MTH&CS)
As part of "On Track" Community Health Project
Support funding from
Federal Department of Health and Ageing

In partnership with
Point of Care Unit
Flinders University, South Australia

Report prepared by:
Centre for Rural & Regional Health Education
Affiliate Men's Awareness Network
PO Box 160
CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450
Phone: (03) 5470 6301
Email: man@mannet.com.au
www.mannet.com.au

Another Program of MTH&CS Special Projects Team
bdenner@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Executive Summary

263 Participants
116 Respondents
:

General

43.6% were male
61.5% were female

Response to Health Screening

98% of the respondents found the Screening valuable
89% of the respondents found the Screening increased their awareness of their health and risks for heart disease/diabetes
95% of the respondents found it helpful having an opportunity to have a health check and be able to speak to a health professional/GP
44% of the respondents will visit a GP or other Health Professional as a result of this screening
84% of the respondents felt that it was beneficial to have a risk assessment screening with the Cholestech machine, not have to wait for a result from a GP
24% of the respondents were referred to a GP as a result of the screening
Of that 24% all will go and see their GP
61% of the respondents feel that they will make changes to improve their health

Response to the Session

30% of the respondents felt they were better informed after the session
43% of the respondents felt they were wiser about CVD/Diabetes
45% of the respondents felt they could make changes

94% of the respondents felt the Screening Process was excellent
89% felt the explanation of the Screening Result was excellent
79% of the respondents felt the Information on CVD/Diabetes was excellent
87% of the respondents felt the Session overall was excellent

EXTRACTS FROM THE

Regional Men's Health Nights

Ouyen/Murrayville

Organised by
Ouyen/Murrayville Neighborhood Houses
Mallee Track Health & Community Service (MTH&CS)
as part of
"On Track" Community Health Project
Funded through
Northern Mallee Primary Care Partnership
& Mallee Division of General Practice

with local support from
Health and Community Organisations
and Lions Club of Ouyen

Report prepared by:

Centre for Advancement of Men's Health (CAMH)
Affiliate Men's Awareness Network
PO Box 160
CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450
Phone: (03) 5470 6301
Email: man@mannet.com.au
www.mannet.com.au

Another Program of MTH&CS Special Projects Team
bdenner@mthcs.vic.gov.au
Men's Health Nights

Top 5 issues important to Respondents

1. Heart Disease
2. Blood Pressure/Prostate/Cancer
3. Cholesterol
4. Depression
5. Anxiety/Diabetes

Respondents felt that the following were the most important health professional/services for men's health?

Medical Specialists 66%
Community Health Nurse 39%
Local Health Worker 35%
Chiropractor 27%
Physiotherapist 21%
Dietitian 15%
Naturopath 14%
Counselor Psychologist 9%
Neighbourhood House 7%
Social Worker 7%

96.25% of the respondents would recommend other men attend a Men's Health Night
93.75% felt that the men's health night had been valuable for them

82.5% would attend a Health Screening over a 2-week period
63.75% feel that it would be valuable information on their Health Status

As a result of the Night:

See a GP 37%
Relax more 29%
Increase Exercise 22%
Reduce weight 21%
Eat less fat 20%
Attend Sessions in Men's Health 20%
Change unhealthy habits 17%
Visit a Health Service 5%

REPORT

Doctors Surgery

Diabetes Management
across the Mallee Track

Pre-Session Questionnaire
& Session Feedback
August 2003

Organized by
Mallee Track Health & Community Service (MTH&CS)
Special Projects Team
As part of "On Track" Community Health Project
Federally Funded by
Department of Health and Ageing

In partnership with
Point of Care Unit
Flinders University, South Australia

Report prepared by:

Centre for Rural & Regional Health Education
Affiliate Men's Awareness Network
PO Box 160
CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450
Phone: (03) 5470 6301
Email: man@mannet.com.au
www.mannet.com.au

Another Program of MTH&CS Special Projects Team
bdenner@mthcs.vic.gov.au

Executive Summary

Pre Session Questionnaire

Held: 4th August 2003

Please note:
There were 2 separate questionnaires for this Session. One Questionnaire was a Pre-screening questionnaire. The Pre Screening Questionnaire had 10 respondents the Post Questionnaire had 9 Respondents.

Not all respondents chose to answer all questions
Some respondents may have chosen to tick more than one answer
Some questions have multiple-choice answers

10 Participants
10 Respondents

Evaluation Return Rate 100%

General Statistics

10% of the respondents were males
90% of the respondents were females

Respondent's ages ranged from 39-76yrs

Reasons for taking part in the Session

50% of the respondents were taking part due to General Interest
20% of the respondents were taking part for no particular reason
40% of the respondents were taking part as they were concerned for their health
10% of the respondents were taking as they felt that they needed a check up
10% of the respondents were taking part as they had pre-existing heart problems
10% of the respondents were taking part as their partner had encouraged them
10% of the respondents were taking part as they had a family history of heart problems
20% of the respondents were taking part as it was free/cheap

Awareness of Risk Factors

90% thought Diabetes was a risk factor for heart disease
80% thought Smoking was a risk factor for heart disease
80% thought high cholesterol was a risk factor for heart disease
70% thought being Overweight was a risk factor for heart disease
70% thought Poor Diet was a risk factor for heart disease
60% thought High blood pressure was a risk factor for heart disease
50% thought Family History was a risk factor for heart disease
50% thought Lack of exercise was a risk factor for heart disease
30% thought Age was a risk factor for heart disease

50% of the respondents felt that they were at risk of CVD
30% of the respondents felt that they were at moderate risk of CVD
20% of the respondents were unsure of they were at risk of CVD

Changed Lifestyle Habits

40% of the respondents had changed their lifestyle habits to decrease their risk of CVD
20% of the respondents had not changed their lifestyle habits to decrease their risk of CVD

30% had given cut back/given up smoking
20% had reviewed their diet
30% had lost weight
10% had done more exercise
10% had reduced their cholesterol
30% had visited a GP

Pre existing conditions

70% of the respondents were seeing a GP for pre-existing CVD or diabetes complications.

These included:

Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure

Executive Summary

Session Feedback

Held: 4th August 2003

Please note:
There were 2 separate questionnaires for this Session. One Questionnaire was a Pre-screening questionnaire. The Pre Screening Questionnaire had 10 respondents the Post Questionnaire had 9 Respondents.

Not all respondents chose to answer all questions
Some respondents may have chosen to tick more than one answer
Some questions have multiple-choice answers

9 Participants
9 Respondents Evaluation Return Rate 100%

General Statistics

11% of the respondents were males
89% of the respondents were females

Respondent's ages ranged from 39-76yrs

Response to Health Screening

89% of the respondents found the Health Screening valuable
56% of the respondents found the Health Screening increased their awareness of their health and risks for heart disease/diabetes
89% of the respondents found it helpful having an opportunity to have a health check and be able to speak to a health professional/GP
67% of the respondents will visit a GP or other Health Professional as a result of this screening
44% of the respondents were referred to a GP as a result of the screening
Of that 44% all will go and see their GP
56% of the respondents felt they will make changes to improve their health
78% of the respondents felt the program will have an impact on their general health and wellbeing
44% of the respondents felt they will make changes at home with their families eating or exercise habits
78% of the respondents did not have a problem with the Confidentiality and Process of the screening

Response to the Session

67% of the respondents were happy with their results
11% of the respondents felt they were better informed after the session
11% of the respondents felt they can make changes
11% of the respondents were wiser about CVD/Diabetes

56% of the respondents will attend further sessions to track their levels of blood sugar and other risk factors

67% of the respondents felt the Screening Process was excellent
56% of the respondents felt the explanation of the Screening Result was excellent
56% of the respondents felt the Information on CVD/Diabetes was excellent
44% of the respondents felt the Session overall was excellent

Response to Further Health Education Sessions based on the results of the screenings

33% of the respondents would attend a Session on Healthy Eating
33% of the respondents would attend a Session on Food Labels
33% of the respondents would attend a Session on the Role of Community Health
33% of the respondents would attend a Session on Diabetes
22% of the respondents would attend a Session on the Value of Exercise
22% of the respondents would attend a Session on Accessing GPs/Health Professionals
22% of the respondents would attend a Session on Reducing Stress
22% of the respondents would attend a Session on Cholesterol
11% of the respondents would attend a Session on Simple Exercises
11% of the respondents would attend a Session on Blood Pressure

EXTRACTS FROM THE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Workplace Men's Health
Information Session

Research Station

Presented by Bernard Denner

Information Survey and Speaker Evaluation

Organized by
Centre for Advancement of Men's Health (CAMH)
Dept Natural Resources & Environment

In partnership with
Mallee Track Health & Community Service (MTH&CS)

Report prepared by:
Centre for Advancement of Men's Health (CAMH)
Affiliate Men's Awareness Network
PO Box 160
CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450
Phone: 0419 566 750
Email: man@mannet.com.au
www.mannet.com.au

Another Program of CAMH


Workplace Men's Health Information Session

Executive Summary (Extracts)

14 Participants
14 Respondents Evaluation Return Rate 100%

General Statistics

100% of the respondents were males

Top 10 Men's Health Issues

Depression
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
Cancer
Relationships
Prostate Cancer
Workplace Stress
Suicide

Response to Workplace Health Session

29% of the respondents indicated they would see a GP as a result of the Health Session
21% of the respondents indicated they would work on relationships as a result of the Health Session
21% of the respondents indicated they would change unhealthy habits as a result of the Health Session
21% of the respondents indicated they would eat less fat as a result of the Health Session
21% of the respondents indicated they would increase their exercise as a result of the Health Session
7% of the respondents indicated they would reduce smoking as a result of the Health Session
7% of the respondents indicated they would attend a health screening as a result of the Health Session
7% of the respondents indicated they would visit a Community Health Nurse as a result of the Health Session

93% of the respondents indicated the Health Session was valuable for them
93% of the respondents indicated the Health Screening was valuable for them

Response to the Session

57% of the respondents were happy with their results
50% of the respondents felt that they were better informed after the session
14% of the respondents felt that they can make changes
14% of the respondents felt no different after the Session

86% of the respondents felt that the Screening Process was excellent
71% of the respondents felt that the explanation of the Screening Result was excellent
57% of the respondents felt that the Information on CVD/Diabetes was excellent
71% of the respondents felt that the Session overall was excellent

Referrals

29% of the respondents received referrals

21% were referred to a General Practitioner
7% were referred to a Community Health Nurse

Speaker/Session Evaluation

79% of the respondents found the workplace session was valuable for them

Bernard Denner received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 for his talk
The Health Screening received a rating of 4 out of 5
The general organisation and presentation of the session received a 5 out of 5