Voces Vitales: Participatory Dissemination for Civic Health Among Latino and Immigrant Communities in Iowa

Nicholas R Salazar; Nicole Novak; Makayla Morales; Jakeline Murillo; Julianna Pacheco

doi:10.35844/001c.162376

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Voces Vitales: Participatory Dissemination for Civic Health Among Latino and Immigrant Communities in Iowa

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Voces Vitales: Participatory Dissemination for Civic Health Among Latino and Immigrant Communities in Iowa

Nicholas R Salazar, Nicole Novak, Makayla Morales, Jakeline Murillo and Julianna Pacheco

Journal of participatory research methods, Vol.7(2)

06/01/2026

DOI: 10.35844/001c.162376

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We describe the participatory dissemination strategy of the Iowa Vital Voices Project (IVVP), a community-driven research initiative exploring the intersection of civic engagement and public health among Latino and immigrant communities in Iowa. The IVVP integrates dissemination as a central and collaborative component of the research process, with research activities designed to support the data collection and narrative change Our dissemination strategy is grounded in community values that were identified by the Community Advisory Board (CAB) during the first 6 months of the partnership and prior to defining our research questions or study design. These values include: (1) highlighting strengths in the face of structural obstacles, (2) balancing privacy and protection with our commitment to empowerment, and (3) treating research participants as vital voices. IVVP’s multi-method approach integrates voter file analysis, community surveys, and oral histories to inform dissemination efforts. These efforts operate as an interconnected system that centers lived experience, identifies structural barriers, and lifts community voice. Dissemination activities include oral history exhibits, a depository at the Iowa Women’s Archives, visual storytelling, policy briefings , community forums, and arts-based outputs. These creative outputs are co-designed with community members to foster civic dialogue, policy advocacy, and a deeper understanding of the Latino and immigrant experience in Iowa.

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Title: Subtitle: Voces Vitales: Participatory Dissemination for Civic Health Among Latino and Immigrant Communities in Iowa
Creators: Nicholas R Salazar
Nicole Novak - University of Iowa
Makayla Morales - University of Iowa, Community and Behavioral Health
Jakeline Murillo - University of Iowa
Julianna Pacheco - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of participatory research methods, Vol.7(2)
DOI: 10.35844/001c.162376
ISSN: 2688-0261
eISSN: 2688-0261
Publisher: Specialty Publications
Language: English
Date published: 06/01/2026
Academic Unit: Center for Social Science Innovation; Community and Behavioral Health; Political Science
Record Identifier: 9985173064502771

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