Photovoice as community-based participatory research: a qualitative review.

Full Abstract

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.

Author information

Author/s: Hergenrather, Kenneth C (KC); Rhodes, Scott D (SD); Cowan, Chris A (CA); Bardhoshi, Gerta (G); Pula, Sara (S);

Affiliation: Department of Counseling, Human and Organizational Studies, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20037, USA. hergenkc(-atsign-)gwu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: American journal of health behavior (Am J Health Behav), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Nov-Dec; vol 33 (issue 6) : pp 686-98

Dates: Created 2009/03/26; Completed 2009/10/21;

PMID: 19320617, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/21/2009, IMS Date: )

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