Participatory Research in Health: Setting the Context
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This chapter provides an overview of participatory research (PR) in health, emphasizing its educational, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings. The authors contextualize PR by discussing its methodologies, such as Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), and their relevance in bridging gaps between professional models and community perspectives. Influenced by Freire's critical pedagogy, the text highlights PR's transformative role in fostering community empowerment and improving health outcomes. It also delves into the historical development of PR, its emancipatory goals, and the importance of linking knowledge production with action.
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This introductory chapter sets the theoretical and practical context for participatory research in health, exploring the role of community participation in knowledge production and program development. It examines PR's historical roots, its application in various health contexts, and its methodological rigor, addressing issues of validity and reliability. Contributions from global health researchers provide diverse perspectives and case studies.
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Participatory Research, Health, Critical Pedagogy, Freire, Community Health, Participatory Rural Appraisal, Empowerment, Qualitative Research
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de Koning, K., & Martin, M. (Eds.). Participatory Research in Health: Setting the Context.