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The Use of Photovoice in Youth Health Education Programs: A Systematic Review

Burke, Lorna orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-7700-6780, Gavigan, Nathan orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9279-6197, Smith, Craig orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-1768-6726 and Belton, Sarahjane orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9672-6276 (2024) The Use of Photovoice in Youth Health Education Programs: A Systematic Review. Journal of teaching in physical education, 44 (4). pp. 762-775. ISSN 0273-5024

Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of photovoice in health education programs designed for young people. Methodology: Nine electronic databases were systematically searched and screened using specific predetermined criteria. Data, such as intervention characteristics, methodology, and analysis, were extracted and narratively analyzed. Results: A total of 96 studies were included. Photovoice was used in a wide variety of health programs such as obesity prevention and physical activity promotion. Thematic analysis was generally used to analyze the use of photovoice; other measures of effectiveness and impact were rare. Conclusion: Visual methods such as photovoice are emerging as a valuable tool to use when delivering health education programs to young people. It is critical that photovoice is chosen and adapted to suit participant needs in order to optimize engagement within the project.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Adolescents; visual methods; youth participatory action research
Subjects:Medical Sciences > Health
Medical Sciences > Sports sciences
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Health and Human Performance
Publisher:Human Kinetics
Official URL:https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/j...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:33178
Deposited On:11 Aug 2026 10:26 by Eimear Maher . Last Modified 11 Aug 2026 10:26
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