One of the primary reasons for using mixed methods in Epidemiology is to leverage the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative approaches while compensating for their individual weaknesses. Quantitative methods can provide broad, generalizable data, but may miss contextual details. Conversely, qualitative methods can offer deep, contextual insights but may lack generalizability. By combining these approaches, researchers can achieve a more robust understanding of health behaviors, disease patterns, and epidemiological trends.
