Review of Participatory Epidemiology Practices in Animal Health (1980-2015) and Future Practice Directions.

ABSTRACT: In this study we combined an inventory of the major applications, geographic regions and diseases covered by participatory epidemiology (PE) activities in the field of animal health since 1980, together with an email discussion forum with PE practitioners from different regions of the world. The inventory included the search of peer-reviewed papers, master and technical reports, conference proceedings, manuals, training materials and projects. The search resulted in a low number of PE activity results until the year 2000, followed by a considerable increase (especially from 2012). Most of the identified activities were implemented in Africa and Asia, and focused on surveillance, disease survey and prioritization, and disease control. Seventy-nine PE practitioners working predominantly in A

SUBMITTER: Allepuz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5240953 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature