Listen "GCPH seminar series 2: - Prof Jenny Popay - 'Where's the Evidence: The Contribution of Lay Knowledge to Reducing Health Inequalities'"
Episode Synopsis
This lecture presented the case for lay knowledge and theories to be taken more
seriously. Professor Popay argued that lay knowledge is sophisticated, helps to
answer questions about meaning and experience, and should be treated as an 'equal
but different' voice in informing decision-making about policy and practice.
seriously. Professor Popay argued that lay knowledge is sophisticated, helps to
answer questions about meaning and experience, and should be treated as an 'equal
but different' voice in informing decision-making about policy and practice.