title: Exploring the Contextual Factors of Adolescent Obesity in an Underserved Population Through Photovoice.
abstract: Obesity, a global health epidemic, requires targeted interventions to promote sustainable health behavior change; yet, prior efforts have not yielded significant improvements in obesity rates. Using Photovoice as a data collection approach, this community-engaged research study partnered with a weight management program to understand participants' perspectives on access to physical activity and nutritious food. Twelve adolescent-parent dyads participated. Barriers, facilitators, and opportunities for change were identified and categorized through adolescent photographs, interviews, and participant focus groups, according to the social ecological model. A community-engaged research approach can identify areas to increase health promotion and prevention efforts regarding physical activity and nutrition.
authors.affiliation: Colleges of Nursing (Drs Nichols, Nemeth, Magwood, and Newman) and Medicine (Dr Odulana), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nichols
authors.forename: Lynne S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Nemeth
authors.forename: Gayenell
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Magwood
authors.forename: Adebowale
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Odulana
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D063766:Pediatric Obesity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010781:Photography; D035862:Vulnerable Populations