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Through their Eyes: A Photovoice Exploration of the Lives of College Students with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Razyl Mae Arevalo , Ed Lawrence Amedo , Shella Mae Cayetano , Chloe Cercado , Keashia Rona Dioso , Aris Kendell Bungabong
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 39 (9), 1217-1227, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.390907, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) significantly affects college students, impacting their quality of life across physical, mental, social, and academic domains. This qualitative study utilized the photovoice methodology to explore the lived experiences of five college students diagnosed with and treated for PTB. Participants captured photographs over one week to represent their experiences, followed by a virtual focus group discussion analyzed using the SHOWED technique and reflective thematic analysis. Four key themes emerged: (1) Dark Tunnel, reflecting initial diagnosis and treatment challenges; (2) Tightrope, illustrating the balance between health and academics; (3) Man on Island, depicting social isolation and stigma; and (4) Metamorphosis, highlighting personal growth. These findings reveal the complex challenges faced by students with PTB and highlight the importance of providing a comprehensive support program addressing the medical, psychosocial, and academic needs of students. This study contributes to understanding TB’s impact on young adults and informs patient-centered care in educational settings.

Keywords pulmonary tuberculosis stigma college students lived experiences photovoice
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6 authors, 1 institution.

This paper St. Anthony’s College — Philippines St. Anthony’s College 6 authors Razyl Mae Arevalo — corresponding author RA Razyl Mae Arevalo ✉ Ed Lawrence Amedo EA Ed Lawrence Amedo Shella Mae Cayetano SC Shella Mae Cayetano Chloe Cercado CC Chloe Cercado Keashia Rona Dioso KD Keashia Rona Dioso Aris Kendell Bungabong AB Aris Kendell Bungabong

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Razyl Mae Arevalo, Ed Lawrence Amedo, Shella Mae Cayetano, Chloe Cercado, Keashia Rona Dioso, Aris Kendell Bungabong, (2025). Through their Eyes: A Photovoice Exploration of the Lives of College Students with Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 39(9): 1217-1227
Bibtex Citation
@article{razyl_mae_arevalo2025pemj,
author = {Razyl Mae Arevalo and Ed Lawrence Amedo and Shella Mae Cayetano and Chloe Cercado and Keashia Rona Dioso and Aris Kendell Bungabong},
title = {Through their Eyes: A Photovoice Exploration of the Lives of College Students with Pulmonary Tuberculosis},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {39},
number = {9},
pages = {1217-1227},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.390907},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/5497}
}
APA Citation
Arevalo, R.M., Amedo, E.L., Cayetano, S.M., Cercado, C., Dioso, K.R., Bungabong, A.K.., (2025). Through their Eyes: A Photovoice Exploration of the Lives of College Students with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 39(9), 1217-1227. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.390907

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