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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2015.32.1.77

Photovoice as a research method and a strategy for community health promotion  

Yoo, Seunghyun (Graduate School of Public Health, Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.32, no.1, 2015 , pp. 77-87 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to explain the process of photovoice, to review relevant research cases, and to discuss the issues in photovoice applications for community health promotion. Methods: Literature review is performed on photovoice manuals, systematic review literature on international photovoice research, and Korean photovoice studies. The review was based on 8 research papers and 6 practice manuals. Results: Photovoice so far has specified its orientation to participatory research. Its implementation includes photovoice training, photo taking and sharing, interviews and discussions, photo exhibit, and social action planning for policy change. SHOWeD questions and the like guide photovoice discussions while they face some challenges in application. Social action planning for policy change part of the photovoice needs attention in implementation and evaluation. Conclusions: Adherence to the participatory principles and action research orientation in photovoice requires persistent efforts. Process and impact evaluation with development of photovoice research infrastructure will enhance photovoice application.
Keywords
Photovoice; Health Promotion; Community Health; PAR; CBPR;
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