The Use of Photovoice Methodology to Assess Health Needs and Identify Opportunities Among Migrant Transgender Women in the U.S.-Mexico Border

Frontiers in Public Health

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Silvia M. Chavez-Baray¹  Omar Martinez⁴  Perla Chaparro¹  Eva M. Moya¹ 

[1] Department of Social Work, University of Texas at El Paso;Chicano Studies, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at El Paso;Border Biomedical Research Center, College of Science, University of Texas at El Paso;School of Social Work, College of Public Health, Temple University Philadelphia

关键词: migrants;    transgender;    Photovoice;    health;    U.S.-Mexico border;    mental health;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2022.865944

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Psychosocial, social and structural conditions have rarely been studied among transgender women in the U.S.-Mexico Border. This study used Photovoice methodology to empower migrant transgender women of color (TWC) to reflect on realities from their own perspectives and experiences and promote critical dialogue, knowledge, and community action. Sixteen participants documented their daily experiences through photography, engaged in photo-discussions to assess needs and identify opportunities, and developed a community-informed Call to Action. Four major themes emerged from the participants' photographs, discussions, and engagement: (1) mental health, (2) migration experiences and challenges, (3) stigma, discrimination, and resiliency, and (4) impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through active community engagement, a Call to Action was developed. A binational advisory committee of decision makers and scholars reviewed a set of recommendations to better respond to the needs of TWC in the U.S.-Mexico Border. Photovoice served as an empowerment tool for TWC to assess the myriad of syndemic conditions, including mental health, stigma, discrimination and COVID-19, affecting them daily and identify initiatives for change.

【 授权许可】

CC BY