ArticleBMC public health2025
A scoping review of photovoice for people living with diabetes.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Photovoice Utilization for Research in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review.Psycho-oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Picture living with diabetes: A photovoice study of young adults' efforts in making diabetes care fit into their lives.Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association · 2026Article
- Perceptions of barriers and facilitators to healthy eating: a photovoice study in a Colombian Caribbean community with diabetes risk factors.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Culturally responsive approaches to cultivate care and innovation among emerging public health leaders for ethical community engagement: perspectives informed through lived experience.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe purpose of this review was to examine the characteristics of published photovoice method studies for people with diabetes, including the purposes, the methodological variations, and the main strengths and challenges during photovoice research.
methodsA scoping review was conducted with citations retrieved from the databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science. Studies published before 18 March 2023, when the search was conducted, were included.
resultsThirteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesizing all the included sources of evidence, study purposes fell into three domains: using photovoice in the context of a multi-component intervention(N = 2), examining the feasibility and effectiveness of modified photovoice method(N = 2), exploring the experiences and needs of diabetes or the issues related to diabetes self-management(N = 9). The photovoice method contributes to recording and reflecting on communities' strengths and concerns, facilitating critical dialogue. Only three studies discussed explicitly and documented its impact on reaching policymakers and social change.
conclusionThe photovoice method is a useful research approach for yielding vast visual information to identify divergences on which to focus and then generate policy recommendations and promote health behavior practices. However, substantial challenges remain in the implementation of photovoice research, which limits its practical benefits. Consistent reporting of the research steps and study findings, such as using a reporting flow diagram, is needed to help maintain order in the photovoice method.
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