Qualitative and quantitative methods in health research
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Introduction: Research in the area of health has been traditionally dominated by quantitative research. However, the complexity of illhealth, which is socially constructed by individuals, health personnel and health authorities have motivated the search for other forms to approach knowledge. Aim: To discuss the complementarities of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the generation of knowledge.
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