title: Nursing and health sciences workforce diversity research using PhotoVoice: a college and high school student participatory project.
abstract: This participatory study used PhotoVoice and qualitative description to (a) mentor baccalaureate nursing and college students in workforce diversity research; (b) explore barriers and facilitators encountered by rural American Indian, Hispanic, and other high school students when attending college and pursuing careers in nursing or the health sciences; and (c) model a process of social action to help existing and future students. Baccalaureate nursing and graduate students participated in all stages of research, including dissemination. Five themes emerged from analysis of PhotoVoice data: (a) being afraid; (b) believing; (c) taking small steps; (d) facing fears; and (e) using support systems. Findings underscore the importance of helping students participate in efforts to increase work-force diversity through research. Increasing nursing and health sciences workforce diversity may require strategies developed within and tailored to specific cultures and communities.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Benavides-Vaello
authors.forename: Janet R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: Jeffery Chaichana
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: Carol B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Robbie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: Andrea Lelana
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Charette-Bluff
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008611:Mentors; D017145:Models, Educational; D015402:Nursing Education Research / Q000379:methods*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010781:Photography; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014495:Universities