The changing role and legitimate boundaries of epidemiology: community-based prevention programmes

Participatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology

“…There is a longstanding debate regarding which theoretical basis is appropriate for epidemiology, with several claiming that the lack of theory is one of the central problems epidemiology faces [ 5 , 10 , 74 ]. Approaches like the ecosocial theory of disease distribution [ 8 , 23 ] are addressing explicitly and comprehensively the various sociopolitical dimensions of health.…”

“…Since public health “is about disease prevention and health promotion, lifestyle practices, cultures, the environment, social forces, historical traditions, and science in all its theoretical, methodological, and technological splendor”, epidemiologists can collaborate with many partners to “acquire scientific knowledge that matters to public health and to apply the knowledge gained in public health practice” [ 110 , p. 1804]. As outlined in this paper, participatory epidemiology embraces this longstanding thread [ 59 , 74 , 111 ] and places emphasis on the mutual benefits of participatory approaches for academic researchers, public health practitioners, and the co-researching representatives of the populations being studied.…”

“…This consensus rests on both the interests and needs of those involved and on the relevant ethical and political issues identified early in the research process [ 72 , 73 ]. For epidemiologists, collaboratively defining the research question strongly challenges their own “role and legitimate boundaries” [ 74 , p. 589] at the same time new opportunities for developing research studies arise.…”

Participatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology

“…There is a longstanding debate regarding which theoretical basis is appropriate for epidemiology, with several claiming that the lack of theory is one of the central problems epidemiology faces [ 5 , 10 , 74 ]. Approaches like the ecosocial theory of disease distribution [ 8 , 23 ] are addressing explicitly and comprehensively the various sociopolitical dimensions of health.…”

“…Since public health “is about disease prevention and health promotion, lifestyle practices, cultures, the environment, social forces, historical traditions, and science in all its theoretical, methodological, and technological splendor”, epidemiologists can collaborate with many partners to “acquire scientific knowledge that matters to public health and to apply the knowledge gained in public health practice” [ 110 , p. 1804]. As outlined in this paper, participatory epidemiology embraces this longstanding thread [ 59 , 74 , 111 ] and places emphasis on the mutual benefits of participatory approaches for academic researchers, public health practitioners, and the co-researching representatives of the populations being studied.…”

“…This consensus rests on both the interests and needs of those involved and on the relevant ethical and political issues identified early in the research process [ 72 , 73 ]. For epidemiologists, collaboratively defining the research question strongly challenges their own “role and legitimate boundaries” [ 74 , p. 589] at the same time new opportunities for developing research studies arise.…”

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and dental caries in adolescents: effect of a preventive program in Northern Sweden (the Norsjö project)

“…In recent years there is a growing awareness that socio-economic factors contribute to the creation of inequalities in health (24,25). Reports from USA show that lifestyle changes aiming to reduce the risk of CVD are more pronounced in well-educated than in low-educated groups (14).…”

Participatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology

“…There is a longstanding debate regarding which theoretical basis is appropriate for epidemiology, with several claiming that the lack of theory is one of the central problems epidemiology faces [ 5 , 10 , 74 ]. Approaches like the ecosocial theory of disease distribution [ 8 , 23 ] are addressing explicitly and comprehensively the various sociopolitical dimensions of health.…”

“…Since public health “is about disease prevention and health promotion, lifestyle practices, cultures, the environment, social forces, historical traditions, and science in all its theoretical, methodological, and technological splendor”, epidemiologists can collaborate with many partners to “acquire scientific knowledge that matters to public health and to apply the knowledge gained in public health practice” [ 110 , p. 1804]. As outlined in this paper, participatory epidemiology embraces this longstanding thread [ 59 , 74 , 111 ] and places emphasis on the mutual benefits of participatory approaches for academic researchers, public health practitioners, and the co-researching representatives of the populations being studied.…”

“…This consensus rests on both the interests and needs of those involved and on the relevant ethical and political issues identified early in the research process [ 72 , 73 ]. For epidemiologists, collaboratively defining the research question strongly challenges their own “role and legitimate boundaries” [ 74 , p. 589] at the same time new opportunities for developing research studies arise.…”

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and dental caries in adolescents: effect of a preventive program in Northern Sweden (the Norsjö project)

“…In recent years there is a growing awareness that socio-economic factors contribute to the creation of inequalities in health (24,25). Reports from USA show that lifestyle changes aiming to reduce the risk of CVD are more pronounced in well-educated than in low-educated groups (14).…”

Participatory epidemiology: the contribution of participatory research to epidemiology

“…There is a longstanding debate regarding which theoretical basis is appropriate for epidemiology, with several claiming that the lack of theory is one of the central problems epidemiology faces [ 5 , 10 , 74 ]. Approaches like the ecosocial theory of disease distribution [ 8 , 23 ] are addressing explicitly and comprehensively the various sociopolitical dimensions of health.…”

“…Since public health “is about disease prevention and health promotion, lifestyle practices, cultures, the environment, social forces, historical traditions, and science in all its theoretical, methodological, and technological splendor”, epidemiologists can collaborate with many partners to “acquire scientific knowledge that matters to public health and to apply the knowledge gained in public health practice” [ 110 , p. 1804]. As outlined in this paper, participatory epidemiology embraces this longstanding thread [ 59 , 74 , 111 ] and places emphasis on the mutual benefits of participatory approaches for academic researchers, public health practitioners, and the co-researching representatives of the populations being studied.…”

“…This consensus rests on both the interests and needs of those involved and on the relevant ethical and political issues identified early in the research process [ 72 , 73 ]. For epidemiologists, collaboratively defining the research question strongly challenges their own “role and legitimate boundaries” [ 74 , p. 589] at the same time new opportunities for developing research studies arise.…”

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and dental caries in adolescents: effect of a preventive program in Northern Sweden (the Norsjö project)

“…In recent years there is a growing awareness that socio-economic factors contribute to the creation of inequalities in health (24,25). Reports from USA show that lifestyle changes aiming to reduce the risk of CVD are more pronounced in well-educated than in low-educated groups (14).…”