Intergenerational photovoice groups are promising for promoting health through the topic that is explored and through group dynamics that can foster healthy relationships and communication. To investigate the potential benefits of intergenerational photovoice projects, photovoice groups were conducted in urban Minnesota, United States, and in rural Morelos, Mexico, between 2009 and 2012 with Mexican-origin adults and their adolescent relatives. Seven photovoice groups of adult-adolescent dyads met for eight sessions and developed exhibits highlighting their views on health and migration and made policy recommendations, using messages conveyed through their words and photographs. Informal process evaluation and focus groups were used to elicit feedback about photovoice project participation. Photovoice project themes were descriptively analyzed. Focus group evaluation data were thematically summarized, and facilitator reflections were descriptively summarized to identify factors associated with intergenerational photovoice groups. Seventy-five participants were recruited. Photovoice themes represented effects of migration on health, family, and well-being. The following two evaluative themes were identified: (a) participant sentiments about the benefits of photovoice participation and (b) facilitator observations of intergenerational photovoice group benefits and challenges. Participants described opportunities to learn new things and barriers to healthy relationships that the project was eliminating by providing them with time to work together. Used in health promotion, photovoice is a valuable tool that contributes to understanding the complex underlying factors influencing behaviors and health.
School nurses are in a unique position to monitor and influence not only the health of students but also the health of school employees. The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) provides support and evidence-based best practice guidelines for the specialty practice of school nursing. NASN’s Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice™ provides a road map for a healthy and safe school environment. With a focus on student health and academic success, the framework also aligns with the whole school, whole community, whole child model to provide a collaborative structure to learning and health. Both models are student centered and include family, the school community, and school employees. A group of school nurses from the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) in Alexandria, Virginia, attended the Johnson and Johnson School Health Leadership Program and were challenged to create sustainable change in their community. Their goal was to develop a plan for the school division that would affect employee wellness and ultimately improve student achievement and educational outcomes. This article will describe the current ACPS Employee Wellness Program, Finding Fit, and the strategies and tools used to develop the program.
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