TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Photovoice: assessing the long-term impact of a disaster on a community's quality of life
JO  - Qualitative health research
A1  - Annang, Lucy
A1  - Wilson, Sacoby
A1  - Tinago, Chiwoneso
A1  - Wright Sanders, Louisiana
A1  - Bevington, Tina
A1  - Carlos, Bethany
A1  - Cornelius, Evangeline
A1  - Svendsen, Erik R.
SP  - 241
EP  - 251
VL  - 26
IS  - 2
N2  - Photovoice is a qualitative method of inquiry whereby individuals can document their lived experiences, particularly individuals whose voices are not typically heard in regard to promoting social change and policy development. We used photovoice to elicit major themes regarding community members' perceptions of the long-term impact on their quality of life as a deadly technological disaster hit a small, rural town in South Carolina. Overall, participants photographed more negative images than positive. Overarching themes included residential and business vacancies, economic decline, the need for clean-up and modernization, attention to wellness or rehabilitation, and concerns for safety. Emergency response agencies should consider the themes elicited from these community residents to help identify where to focus disaster response efforts both in the immediate aftermath and during the long-term recovery period of technological disasters, particularly in underserved, rural communities.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1049-7323
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732315576495
ID  - ref1
ER  -