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Participatory Epidemiology is a branch of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) that is an important tool for collecting valuable data. This review article aims to explore the advantages and limitations of Participatory Epidemiology. In this approach, local people, farmers, and shepherds are used as sources of information. Since this is a review article, the research method has primarily been library-based, utilizing various international articles and relevant websites. Triangulation is a key principle of participatory epidemiology, where the animal, the animal's owner, and the researcher form the triangle's three points. Participatory Epidemiology is generally used in public health, disease surveillance, and other research fields, and it is recognized as an essential method for collecting oral information. This review article aims to familiarize readers with the basic techniques of Participatory Epidemiology. Overall, we can conclude that Participatory Epidemiology is an appropriate, cost-effective, and rapid method for data collection.       

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Mapping Participatory Epidemiology Participatory Rural Appraisal Proportional Piling Seasonal Colander

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Jalalzai, F. (2024). The Role of Participatory Epidemiology in Disease Surveillance: Limitations and Advantages. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 7(3), 161–176. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v7i3.28
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