Photovoice as Community-Based Participatory Research: A Qualitative Review

Objective: To explore the use of photovoice as a research methodology to identify and explore community health and disability priorities.Methods: Published studies (n 31) that applied photovoice as a research methodology to promote and enhance individual and community change were identified and revi...

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Published inAmerican journal of health behavior Vol. 33; no. 6; pp. 686 - 698
Main Authors Hergenrather, Kenneth C., Rhodes, Scott D., Cowan, Chris A., Bardhoshi, Gerta, Pula, Sara
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States PNG Publications 01.11.2009
Subjects
Community Change
Community Health
Community Networks
Community-Based Participatory Research
Data Analysis
Disabled Persons
Experiential Learning
Female
Health Behavior
Health Priorities
Humans
Male
Photography
Photovoice
Research Design
Research Methodology
United States
United States
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Summary:Objective: To explore the use of photovoice as a research methodology to identify and explore community health and disability priorities.Methods: Published studies (n 31) that applied photovoice as a research methodology to promote and enhance individual and community change were identified and reviewed.Results: Findings are explored and organized by community concerns and priorities; participant recruitment, training, and camera instruction; identification of photo assignment; photo assignment discussion; data analysis; outcomes; and evaluation of program and policy changes.Conclusions: Despite the limitations of the studies and/or how they are reported, findings from this review support further application of photovoice to facilitate community change.
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ISSN:1087-3244
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DOI:10.5993/AJHB.33.6.6