Participatory Action Methods Research Articles

Strengthening youth mental health capacities in Albania: Training primary healthcare professionals

Abstract Background Addressing mental health issues among children and adolescents globally is crucial, necessitating interventions at the primary healthcare (PHC) level. The training programme in Albania equipped PHC professionals with skills for early identification, support, and referral for youth mental health issues. Given the global prevalence of such challenges, our intervention serves as a valuable model for enhancing mental health services in communities. Objectives The training aimed to develop the capacities of Albanian PHC professionals in improving mental health and psychosocial wellbeing among youth. Through innovative training sessions using participatory action methods, it was sought to answer key questions: How can Albanian PHC professionals better identify and support youth mental health issues? What innovative approaches can enhance mental health training for Albanian healthcare personnel? How can community engagement be strengthened to support youth mental health initiatives in Albania? Results Following the programme, 525 healthcare professionals in Albania received training, showing improved knowledge and skills in youth mental health support. They emphasized the importance of community engagement, standardized documentation, and specialized mental health services. Preliminary results indicate increased awareness and readiness among Albanian PHC professionals to address youth mental health needs. Conclusions The programme underscores the significance of equipping Albanian PHC professionals with comprehensive skills to tackle youth mental health challenges. Lessons learned have broader implications for strengthening mental health services globally, emphasizing collaboration, standardized protocols, and targeted interventions. Key messages • Strengthening PHC capacity in Albania improves early identification and support for youth mental health, enhancing overall wellbeing. • Tailored training and community engagement are vital for effective mental health interventions at the grassroots level in Albania.

Training and Educating of Pineapple Farmers in Producing Organic Fertilizer Using The Bio-EM4 Application Technology in Lendang Nangka Utara Village, Masbagik, East Lombok

The aim of this community service activity is to train and mentor farmers to produce organic fertilizer from cattle pen waste to create a village community that is self-sufficient in meeting the fertilizer needs for its pineapple farming business. The activity used a participatory action method, which was carried out for 19 months. The results of the activities show that the implementation of the activities ran smoothly and successfully. Farmers' participation and enthusiasm, which was previously moderate, turned out to be increased to high after implementing direct assistance in the field. Farmers' knowledge and skills are increasing as evidenced by the fertilizer produced based on SNI standards which is classified as good quality. Organic fertilizer produced by farmers can be used as a substitute for Urea, ZK and TSP fertilizer because application of a dose of 25 tons ha-1 plus NPK Ponska dose of 100 kg ha-1 can balance the growth and yield of pineapple in plots fertilized with NPK dose of 500 kg ha-1 . So the recommended application dose for organic fertilizer produced by this program is 25 tons ha-1 plus NPK Ponska 100 kg ha-1 with the application time after soil processing.

Mengenyahkan Sampah Plastik Benalu dengan Ekobrik

Household plastic packaging waste, which we refer to as 'parasitic plastic' due to its perceived lack of usefulness for business, is generally disposed of by household members without processing. The quantity of this waste throughout Indonesia is very large and continues to increase, in line with household consumption growth. If this parasitic plastic waste continues to be left untreated, it will have long-term impacts on ecology and health; in the short term, it will affect cleanliness and the aesthetics of residential environments. The creation of incentive-based eco-bricks, by stuffing plastic packaging waste into 600 ml bottles weighing around 200 grams, and providing incentives of IDR 3,000 - 5,000 per bottle to participating communities. Additionally, the formation of organized ecobrick groups is a solution that can reduce daily plastic waste from households and decrease the scattered plastic waste that damages environmental aesthetics, cleanliness, and sustainability. Through participatory action methods, it was found that those involved in the creation of incentive-based eco-bricks tend to be predominantly women (housewives) and children from low-income families. Women involved in this activity (in terms of age) generally move slowly but consistently.

Braiding the Healing Gifts of Photovoice for Social Change: The Means Are Ends in the Making.

Photovoice is an important participatory action method for motivating social change. The potential for this change within the processes of the method remains under-explored. We present the voice and perspectives of three health promotion practitioners who have important connections to photovoice: a grandmother and co-founder of the method, a nurse from Wales, and an early adopter seeking change. Through braided storytelling, the voices describe their history with photovoice and how their relationship to the method has changed over time, arguing ultimately that in photovoice the means are as important as the ends for advancing relations with others, understanding and working with power, and realizing the gifts the processes bring.

INTERNALIZATION OF PUBLIC RELATION AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION VALUES IN THE SOCIAL RELIGIOUS TRADITION IN THE “TREUN U GAMPONG” PROGRAM FOR THE ACEH COMMUNITY

This Community Development title is consolidation of religious social programs in the people of gampong lamteh dayah kecamatan suka makmur aceh besar. The Religious Social Program has been running very well in Lamteh Dayah village. The Community Service Team only focuses on strengthening the programs so that they are sustainable in the Community. Some small obstacles were found in the realization of the program, especially regarding social psychology and political economy which were not yet well established. Regarding these problems, the Dedication team used the Participatory Action method to solve the problem. The team together with the community moves and plays a role to solve the problem. The result of this community service activity was the realization of a sustainable religious social program in Lamteh Dayah village.

Agroecological Transitions: A Systematic Review of Research Approaches and Prospects for Participatory Action Methods

There have been many calls for an agroecological transition to respond to food shocks and crises stemming from conventional food systems. Participatory action research and transformative epistemologies, where communities are research actors rather than objects, have been proposed as a way to enhance this transition. However, despite numerous case studies, there is presently no overview of how participatory approaches contribute to agroecological transitions. The present article therefore aims to understand the effect of applying participatory action research (PAR) in agroecology. We undertook a systematic review of articles reporting methods and results from case studies in agroecological research. On the one hand, our systematic review of 347 articles shows that the agroecological research scope is broad, with all three types—as science, a set of practices and social movement—well-represented in the corpus. However, we can see a clear focus on agroecology “as a set of practices” as the primary type of use of the concept. On the other hand, we found a few case studies (23) with a participatory approach while most studies used extractive research methods. These studies show that understanding the drivers and obstacles for achieving an agroecological transition requires long-term research and trust between researchers and farmers. Such transformative epistemologies open doors to new questions on designing long-term PAR research in agroecology when confronted with a short-term project-based society.

Using photovoice to understand and amplify youth voices to prevent sexual and relationship violence.

Efforts to improve prevention of sexual and relationship violence (SRV) among adolescents call for more centering of youth voices, experiences, and skills to design prevention programs that incorporate youth engagement rather than those that are designed by adults for youth. Amplifying the voices of historically marginalized youth are especially needed. Photovoice (PV) is a participatory action method that can empower youth and generate prevention knowledge. The current project used PV to engage youth in late middle and early high school to discuss how they could work to prevent SRV in their community. A convenience sample of nine youth (predominately Native American) participated over seven sessions. A key theme they generated is that SRV prevention needs to be viewed as relational. Participants described the complexity of prevention, including how youth need social support to thrive and prevent SRV and that asking for help can be challenging. Results also highlighted that youth can provide help and support, but it is not always welcome in addition to underscoring that youth are resilient and can be prevention leaders. Innovations in SRVprevention, especially for older adolescents, should work to engage youth as prevention partners. Participatory research methods like photovoice can be an important part of that process.

Keluarga Peduli Stunting Sebagai Family Empowerment Strategy Dalam Penurunan Kasus Stunting di Kabupaten Blora

Stunting is a form of growth faltering due to chronic nutrient deficiency that lasts from the womb until the age of 24 months. This situation not only makes the children height short but also manifests an increase in children's morbidity and mortality, as well as children's cognitive, motor, and verbal development which is not optimal it ultimately results in low human resources. Family-based intervention can be an effective step in helping the government reduce the prevalence of stunting. By using the participatory action method in the implementation of empowering family activity for stunting, the people of Jomblang Village, Jepon District, Blora Regency are equipped with knowledge about strengthening 1000 HPK, screening stunting independently, optimizing exclusive breastfeeding, processing breast milk and making MP-ASI based on available resources. around the place of residence. The results of this devoted family empowerment service devotion are increasing community understanding of stunting, 1000 HPK, exclusive breastfeeding, skills in processing milk and community independence skills in making MP-ASI Sujaka.

Nurturing Meaningful Intergenerational Social Engagements to Support Healthy Brain Aging for Anishinaabe Older Adults.

The emergence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Indigenous populations across Canada is of rising concern, as prevalence rates continue to exceed those of non-Indigenous populations. The Intergenerativity Model, guided by Indigenous Ways of Knowing, nurtures a psychosocial approach to promoting healthy brain aging and quality of life. Community-based participatory action methods led by interviews, focus groups, and program observations aid in identifying the barriers to and facilitators of success for intergenerational social engagements in the Anishinaabe community of Wiikwemkoong in northwestern Ontario. A qualitative thematic analysis guides future recommendations for programming opportunities that foster traditional roles of older First Nation adults and support intergenerational relationships. The results of this project elicit culturally appropriate recommendations for community-driven supports that address healthy brain aging. These outcomes are relevant to other Indigenous communities as the framework for determining that culturally appropriate health supports can be adapted to the unique context of many communities.

UPAYA PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN NILAI PANCASILA TERHADAP SISWA MELALUI KEGIATAN PENYULUHAN

abstract: This counseling activity is part of community service that aims to increase student understanding of the values of Pancasila. The final goal of efforts to understand the values of Pancasila is so that students can apply these values in their daily activities. The participants of the counseling were students at SDN 22 Tanjung Batu, Ogan Ilir Regency. The inculcation of Pancasila values to students is intended so that these values can be possessed by students from an early age, bearing in mind that many external influences also adversely affect the lives of children including those in elementary school. Community service activities are carried out using participatory action methods in the form of lectures and discussions. The implementation of this method is used to convey material, one of which is the lecture method after that is used for discussion and question and answer. Changes in the level of student understanding of Pancasila values are measured by giving students a pretest at the beginning of the activity and a posttest at the end of the activity. Based on the results of the comparison of the pretest and posttest scores it can be concluded that there is an increase in students' understanding of the values of Pancasila. Keywords: Planting, Pancasila values, Counseling

The development of an evidence-based street food vending model within a socioecological framework: A guide for African countries.

In the present global economic crisis and continued rapid urbanization, street food (SF) vending has grown into a practical source of income for people in the developing world. SF are not only appreciated for their unique flavours, convenience, and affordability they also contribute to the economy of the country, the perseverance of cultural and social heritage of society, as well as the potential for maintaining and improving the nutritional status of populations. This study aimed to develop a street food vending model (SFVM) that encompasses healthy and safe food options for consumers including hygiene and safety guidelines and viable business and operations for vendors. An evidence-based approach, i.e. “systematically collected proof”, was used to inform the development of this model. Phase 1 included two surveys, one of street food vendors (N = 831) and the other of consumers (N = 1047). These surveys obtained data regarding the vendors’ operations and food items they sold and the consumers’ purchases and their nutrition knowledge. In Phase 2, interviews and focus groups were conducted with government officials. Additionally, regulations and policies regarding street vending were reviewed to determine available regulations and policies for street food vending. In Phase 3, data from the two phases were integrated and participatory action methods involving street food vendors used to validate the findings and inform the development of a SFVM by engaging in focus group discussions with street food vendors (N = 28). The components of the proposed SFVM comprised four parts, namely a food and nutrition component, a hygiene component, a business component and a vending cart. These components serve as a guide and considers various elements of the socioecological framework, namely intrapersonal/individual and interpersonal factors, the physical environment/community as well as the policy environment. The development of this model can serve as an example to countries which have large street food vending components and wish to optimize their value by making them safe and healthy for consumers. Thus, allowing vendors to trade under optimal conditions giving due consideration to regulations and policy.

Using Photovoice to Bring Career into a New Focus for First-Generation College Students

This study examines how first-generation, low-income college students make meaning of their career development process during their first year of college. Photovoice was employed to collect visual data and accompanying narrative texts providing a rich data set created by students during their transition to college. Four findings emerged from this participatory action method where students captured important aspects of their career development process: (a) extrinsic and intrinsic motivators, (b) struggles, (c) agent of change, and (d) envisioning the future. This study deepens our understanding of how the intersection of students’ individual identities, contexts, and motivations can inform praxis and allow them translate their particular assets toward career meaning-making. Systems theory and photovoice together served as useful lenses from which to unpack these identities in this study.

ANALISA FAKTOR PRILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS SIMPANG IV SIPIN KOTA JAMBI TAHUN 2017

One of methods to control the distribution of diseases is through effective preventive programs. The Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) is often used for preventive action by controlling the community behaviour to minimize the interaction between human and agents. The implementation of PHBS accounted for 43,40% in Province of Jambi. According to the data from Ministry of Health, thr national implementation of PHBS amongst household was 54,85% and 53,89% in 2010 and 2011 respectively. This research is an analytical study using cross sectional design. Thr study aims to identify determinant factors associated with community behaviour. Analytical survey refers to a study which deeply explore how and why the health phenomenon occurs. This is later analysed using correlation and phenomenon dynamic analysis. The research indicates that there is no significant correlation among educational degree, income, family member, knowledge and attitude towards clean and healthy living behavior. After conducting the test, however, the educational degree, income, family members, and attitute are indicated as counfounding factors. It is recommended that inter sectoral collaborative works are essentially required in order to develop community empowernment, particularly using media and participatory action method to apply healthy behaviour. Keyword: Factor Analysis, The Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour

Photovoice as a narrative tool for decolonization: Black women and LGBT student experiences at UCT

Decolonization is a key term in the current higher education crisis across South African universities as student movements are advocating for free decolonized education. In this paper, I explore how Photovoice research, as a narrative approach combined with participatory action methods, can engage a group of black, working-class, and LGBT students at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to explore their daily experiences on campus in relation to the call for decolonization. Findings demonstrate how naming decolonization allows students to locate their own experiences within a context of power relations and expose alienating institutional legacies. Of particular relevance are the experiences of students of diverse gendered identities whose daily struggles are often rendered invisible through multiple bureaucratic and cultural assumptions. Students spoke about the violence of institutional spaces, the policing of their bodies and the silencing of alternative ways of knowing and doing.

PENYULUHAN PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM GURU DAN ADAB SISWA SEBAGAI PESERTA DIDIK TINGKAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS (SMA)

The teacher is the person who interacts most and communicates with the students. Therefore, the first accused party when there is a case that affects the student is the teacher. The teacher, besides as a teacher and educator, must also act as a parent as well as a friend to his students. So as a teacher they also need legal protection in performing professional duties. However, in this teaching-learning process students as learners must also understand how adab in science. Community service activities are conducted by participatory action method in the form of lectures and discussions. Based on preliminary evaluation and final evaluation, the results are significantly improved so that it can be said that counseling is one of the most effective ways to provide an understanding of the legal protection of teachers and students as learners. The legal protection of teachers among others is legal protection, professional protection and safety protection. Adab students in studying among them is a sincere, civilized intentions to people who give knowledge, be patient in studying, write every that is learned, low self-esteem, avoid excessive, adequate sleep, and reduce the word that is not useful.

PA10 What i need you to know. building a collaborative communication tool.

During strategy consultation in Northern Ireland an "End of Life Care Passport" was suggested as a way to address myriad communication difficulties involved in living with evolving illness. To build a patient-owned communication tool to facilitate important conversations and capture key information as health changes. Participatory action methods used to engage service users, carers, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals. Views harnessed via: face to face, email, telephone, via series of workshops. Iterative process of drafting, dissemination, evaluation, re drafting. Pilot version launched (350 disseminated): used for a 3 month evaluative period by 3 groups: living with dementia, with motor neurone disease, with advanced respiratory illness. Feedback widely sought from participating individuals and groups. The emergent tool(1) very different from originally envisaged. Key issues include widespread rejection of "End of Life Care Passport" (felt to be professionally based perspective); very high level of engagement with the process, imperative to develop a tool which focusses on language and communication needs of patient and carers rather than professionals. Emergent tool contains ten sections and brief explanatory content. Housed as A5 portable ring binder (e-version suggested), updated collaboratively by patient, carers, key supporters, professionals. Patients and carers face multiple communication difficulties negotiating changing health. At particular risk are those with rare illness and those whose capacity is limited due to illness, language or cultural barriers. There is a role for a communication tool which houses key evolving information, is completed collaboratively and patient owned and controlled. http://www.rcgp.org.uk/rcgp-near-you/rcgp-northern-ireland/my-healthcare-passport.aspx.

The Promise of an Accumulation of Care: Disadvantaged African-American Youths’ Perspectives About What Makes an After School Program Meaningful

African-American youth growing up in dangerous, deprived homes and communities are at great risk of developing impaired relationship capabilities, which disadvantages them further in the workplace and in their personal lives. While after-school programs have well-documented positive effects, researchers have called for better understanding of improving youths’ engagement in services and their constructive relationship skills. Here, we report on a project using participatory action methods to engage poverty-level African-American youth in developing a leadership development program they would find most meaningful. Stand Up Help Out (SUHO) gave youth three layers of caregiving experience: receiving care from instructors, giving and receiving care from peers, and providing care through constructive community action initiatives and mentoring elementary school children. Findings were that: (1) participation and retention of youth in SUHO were considerably higher than national averages; (2) youth reported that SUHO made it possible for them to have better relationships as friends, romantic partners, and in academic settings, and they looked forward to being better parents, (3) youth developed positive peer relationships despite a context of mistrust and gang violence, (4) youth actively sought out relationships with caring adults and identified what was most meaningful in those relationships, and (5) youth deeply valued the opportunity to develop their ability to care for others.

Participatory-Action Research with (Im)migrant Women in Two Small Canadian Cities: Using Photovoice in Kingston and Peterborough, Ontario

Photovoice is a participatory-action method that facilitates an opportunity for participants to tell stories about their lives using photographic images that they have created. The “Mapping Vulnerability, Picturing Place” project successfully used this method to explore the experiences of women who migrated to Canada in one of two small Canadian cities. As a part of this project, this article analyzes the nuances and differing experiences between international students and immigrant women. The results show that photovoice enables participants to convey their feelings, interpretations, and experiences in a manner to which the viewer/observer can understand and relate.