Photovoice is a methodological tool used to gather data or information about issues affecting individuals and communities.

Photovoice is a methodological tool used to gather data or information about issues affecting individuals and communities. Essentially, research participants are given disposable cameras or asked to use their smart phones, and they are told to take pictures of an issue of importance to a research question. They then choose a small number of photos to present for an oral discussion, or they can write a reflective piece on a particular photo or set of photo

Your task will be to take some photos of a local environment and health issue that captures your attention and write a 300 word reflective piece for one particular photo that really speaks to the issue for you.

STEP 1:

Review the information provided on the ethics of taking and using photos (see below).

STEP 2:

Take photos of a local environment and health issue that captures your attention. There is no minimum or maximum number of pictures to take, but be sure you take enough to allow you some choice for your final photo to discuss.

STEP 3:

In no more than 300 words, answer the following questions:

• What environment and health issue is represented in this photo?
• Why does this particular environment and health issue capture your interest?
• What is the health threat represented in this photo?