2019 Urban Research Award: Community Engagement to Explore Heat Exposure for Urban-Dwelling Older Adults in Boston

PI: Leila Heidari, PhD student; Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health
Co-PI: Patrick L. Kinney, ScD; Professor, Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health

The investigators seek to understand the heat exposure-related needs and experiences of older adults living in Boston, MA, a population that is vulnerable to health effects of heat. They will use a participatory action method, Photovoice, in combination with exposure and biometric measurements, to document and communicate participant exposures, experiences, and needs around heat events. The outcomes of this project will help to better inform future health initiatives to adequately address the heat exposure-related needs of this population. Multiple methods will be used to gather information on, and perceptions of, the resources and programs that address heat exposure effects and are available to older adults living in Boston.

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