Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 4:54
PM
Subject: Re: "Photovoice"
Mollie,
We've used Photovoice several times recently. The process that
we've followed has been based on the one outlined by Caroline Wang on her
website photovoice.com.
We've used it with students as part of a Health Promoting Schools needs
assessment. It is a great way to get students involved and the photos
with captions can be a powerful motivator with teachers and BOTs. We
have also used it with children to get them to anser the question -- What
do you like about living in your community and what would you like to see
improved? We are also trying it with adults for an evaluation of a
commuity garden project as well as a housing and health
project.
We
haven't done any formal evaluation on Photovoice but have learned lots of
lessons. It's time consuming but well worth it when done right. In
general it's fair to say that both the participants and health promoters have
enjoyed the process and found it a useful way to document issues.
Cheers,
Steve Shaffelburg
Has anyone used "photovoice" as a method
for working in community health? If so, have you evaluated your experience?
As well, do you know anything about the
"Fogo Process"?