Evaluation of a Photovoice Exhibit About Immigrant Health Priorities in Southeast Minnesota
Abstract: Rochester Healthy Community Partnership, a 20-year community based participatory research partnership, used photovoice to learn about Hispanic/Latino and Somali immigrants’ health concerns. Participants photographed their health-related priorities, reflected, developed policy recommendations, and shared photographs at a public event and rotating exhibit in 2024. More than 100 people attended the event (19 decision makers, 64 members of the public, 11 immigrant leader participants, 11 research staff). All decision-maker and public survey respondents reported learning something new about the priorities of Hispanic/Latino and Somali immigrants.
Photovoice is a qualitative method often used in a community-based participatory research (CBPR) where participants take photographs to reflect upon and interpret a process of experience. Photovoice aims to help people document and reflect on their community, foster dialogue on key issues, and engage policy makers.