Men have a lower life expectancy than women, and are more susceptible to

illness; however, they have been found to be less likely to engage in healthseeking behaviour. Men’s Sheds, as a gendered intervention, has been identified

as an effective way to engage men in meaningful activity and gain social support

from others (Kelly et al., 2021).

Write an essay of 2,000 words answering the question below:

“To what extent do the concepts of health and well-being used to develop the

community group ‘Men’s Sheds’ influence the health and well-being of the

individuals who participate in a group? What social determinants may influence

the success of this intervention?’