We have enough sign-ups to offer the Introduction to Participatory Epidemiology and Surveillance Course, but still have a few more slots available. You can sign-up on the eventbrite site at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-penaph-conference-participatory-approaches-to-one-health-tickets-37155665596. The course description is below:

Introduction to Participatory Epidemiology and Surveillance

Instructors: Jeff Mariner, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana and Warangkhana Chaisowwong

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the principles and concepts of participatory approaches and differentiate participatory methods from other methods
• Conduct semi-structured interviews and lead participatory exercises such as mapping, visualization techniques, ranking and scoring methods
• Utilize direct observation as a tool in assessments
• Interpret results and communicate findings of research, assessments and surveillance activities that employ participatory methods
• Design participatory studies and surveillance activities using participatory methods or that combine participatory methods with quantitative approaches.

Course duration: 10 days – Jan 15-19 and Jan 22-26

Course Description:

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