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  • Investigating engagement with a hospital's new harm reduction policy.

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  • Utilized a blended approach of photovoice and photo-elicited interviews with 16 participants.
  • Participants used cameras to document their experiences with harm reduction.
  • Examined how photo-taking visualized connections between space, harm reduction, and substance use.

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  • The act of photography helped participants connect space, harm reduction, and substance use.
  • Navigated participant expectations, daily health realities, and issues of confidentiality.
  • Stigma and anonymity were significant considerations in the clinical setting.

Implications:

  • Context is an active force shaping visual research, not a neutral backdrop.
  • Photo-based methods can be effective for community engagement but may need clinical adaptation.
  • Visual methods offer potential for data collection and exploration in diverse settings.