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PHE 101 Activity Worksheet Instructions: Complete this worksheet by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information in each section. Complete parts A and B below, and submit for grading. Review the Activity Guidelines and Rubric document for additional information. PART A—Exploring Photovoice and Social Determinants Website Link: https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street/matrix Dollar Street collects photos of the living conditions for populations throughout the world. This data illustrates the disparities faced by populations among different social positions (i.e., economic status). The technique of collecting photos to document and communicate health disparities is called Photovoice because it advocates for vulnerable or marginalized populations, giving them a voice through photos. With Photovoice, we are able to easily visualize the strong relationship to the social determinants of health. How to use this image database You may filter the image results using three (3) filtering options located in the upper left corner next to the $ sign. The filtering options include: ● Image context dropdown menu (default may be Families) ● Image location dropdown menu (default may be World) ● A drag-and-drop slider bar to filter the images by income level (depicted as a street with homes) While filtering the data and exploring the information, you may get back to the main screen by clicking on the $ sign.

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Use the image context drop-down menu, select a context that may have a relationship to health status (e.g., toothbrush, bed, toilet, etc.). Question 1: What context did you select? Why? [I choose the photo of the Pieire family, under the Families in the World, toilets, drop down menu. The Pierire

family consist of five children, between the ages of 1 and 16. The picture shows how the family uses a bucket outside, which is shared by 8 other families, to use the toilet. They have no running water or electricity. I used this photo because I wanted to show how the lack of proper sewer facilities can lead to the spread of viruses due to unsanitary conditions. This is a major public health issue, because the those having to use the toilets in open areas and not having clean drinking water are the top reasons for childhood death in the world for children under the age of five.

] Next, use the slider bars (on the street) to focus on only those populations with the lowest income (throughout the world). Review the images in your search results. Question 2: What do you see? Describe what you find in these images.

I looked at both the homes, toilet, and families of the populations with the lowest income throughout the world. What I saw was that the living conditions were not that great. The homes looked like they were put together with various types of material that could be found in the dumps or outdoor. It looked as though they did not have indoor plumbing or running water. When I look at the families I see most without shoes, cloths tattered, the lack of personal hygiene, and sadness in their faces. Lastly, use the slider bars (on the street) to focus on only those populations with the highest income (throughout the world). Review the images in your search results. Question 3: How do these images differ from those you reviewed in question 2?

There was huge difference. The higher income families had indoor plumbing, running water, and clean facilities. There homes were some elaborate, large, and well built. The families were well dressed, clean, and looked happy.

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PART B—Analyzing the Social Factors of Health Inequities Based upon your use of the Dollar Street website in Part A, please respond to the following questions by reflecting upon the key differences between the high income and low income images of your chosen context. Question 4: How could income level change exposure to health-damaging conditions?

Those of low income that do not have running water or sewage facilities can be exposed to the sewage and wastewater which contain bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses can cause intestinal, lung, and other type of infections. The bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever, cramps, and sometimes vomiting, headache, weakness, or loss of appetite. Question 5: How could income level change vulnerability from health-compromising situations or resource-availability issues?

Families of low income and poverty do not have all the resources that of higher income families. Due to their location, lack of work, proper living conditions all make them very vulnerable. If the lower income families had better living conditions, resources, and income I believe they would have a much better chance of living a longer and healthier life. Question 6: How could income level change the consequences of becoming ill or managing illness?

Individuals of lower income usually suffer because they cannot afford housing, food, or healthcare that is needed. They do not have the proper preventative care or are not aware of what is available to them. They do not get the proper nutrition to sustain themselves. In many countries you will see malnutrition due to improper diets.

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