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.

Cartas al editor53.8% para vitamina B12, 46.2% para calcio, 8% para vitamina C y 51.3% para hierro.En cuanto a la cobertura de programas de desarrollo social, Desayunos Escolares del DIF fue el de mayor demanda con 79.4% (n=31), mientras que el Programa de Desarrollo Humano de Prospera presentó una cobertura de 59% (n=23). El 48.7% (n=19) pertenece a ambos programas y solamente 12.1% no tiene cobertura de ninguno. A pesar de que la mayoría de los niños se encuentra dentro de algún programa que brinda apoyo para combatir la malnutrición, se observó que la prevalencia de anemia fue mayor en comparación con las cifras reportadas a nivel nacional (23.3%), estatal (18%) y de la población rural estatal (15.4%) en Ensanut 2012. 3 En relación con lo anterior, se esperaba que los beneficiarios de estos programas no presentaran anemia, baja talla o bajo peso y que cumplieran con el consumo diario recomendado para algunos micronutrimentos asociados con estados de malnutrición como el hierro, zinc y vitamina B12.Aunque este estudio tiene varias limitaciones, como el número reducido de participantes y que no se conoce el tiempo que llevan como beneficiarios de los programas, es preocupante que la prevalencia de anemia de los niños de esta comunidad sea más alta que la nacional y la estatal, y que además tengan un consumo deficiente de hierro, vitamina B12 y zinc. Dado el panorama anterior, es importante llevar a cabo programas de intervención y estrategias educativas que contribuyan a mejorar el estado nutricio de esta población. AgradecimientosAgradecemos al Dr. Fernando Díaz Barriga su apoyo para la realización del estudio.