Health Educ Behav October 2017 PMID 28891342

Towards a Critical Health Equity Research Stance: Why Epistemology and Methodology Matter More Than Qualitative Methods.

Lisa Bowleg

Mentions

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Peak: 4 in Dec 2025
across 3 sources since Oct 2017

Extended reach

7,060
potential audience

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What people are saying

The group generally agrees with the publication, citing examples like Dr. Bowleg's critique of the use of 'health disparities' and her emphasis on dismantling structural inequalities. Words such as 'dismantle', 'crucial', and phrases like 'approaches that dismantle structural inequities' reflect a positive reception and recognition of the article's emphasis on epistemology and methodology as fundamental to meaningful health equity research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that epistemology is crucial to health equity research, emphasizing the importance of addressing social structures.

InterestHigh interest

Posts indicate high interest, especially with references to influential figures like Dr. Lisa Bowleg and the critique of common terminology like 'health disparities'.

EngagementModerate engagement

The comments demonstrate engagement through critical analysis and appreciation of the methodology and theoretical underpinnings discussed in the publication.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight significant conceptual shifts, they suggest moderate perceived impact on current practices, emphasizing the transformative potential of a critical epistemological stance.

Abstract in brief

  • The author emphasizes that epistemology, or how knowledge is justified, is more important than simply choosing qualitative methods, as it influences the entire research process in health equity studies.
  • They criticize the common uncritical use of the term "health disparities" in US public health and promote qualitative methods like photovoice and critical ethnography that focus on addressing social and structural inequalities.
  • The author uses a case study of HIV prevention research with Black men to illustrate how a critical health equity approach, rooted in an explicit epistemological stance, can shape more impactful and socially conscious research outcomes.]

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Dr. Rachel Shelton
@DrRachelShelton · X

3/ One of my fave pieces was commentary by Dr. Lisa Bowleg -- 'Towards a Critical Health Equity Research Stance: Why Epistemology and Methodology Matter More Than Qualitative Methods'- she discusses approaches that dismantle structural inequities as foundational to #healthequity https://t.co/vK2AfBcKHp

Jan 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 5,890 followers View post →
James Bloyd
@j_bloyd · X

#LisaBowleg criticizes "the ubiquitous use of the term health disparities in U.S. public health and argue[s] that the uncritical use of this term reflects epistemologies of ignorance that function to bolster #Whiteprivilege." https://t.co/o2GCZ2rCDg https://t.co/mGvDlSfswc

Nov 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,121 followers View post →

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Dr. Rachel Shelton
@DrRachelShelton · X

3/ One of my fave pieces was commentary by Dr. Lisa Bowleg -- 'Towards a Critical Health Equity Research Stance: Why Epistemology and Methodology Matter More Than Qualitative Methods'- she discusses approaches that dismantle structural inequities as foundational to #healthequity https://t.co/vK2AfBcKHp

Jan 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 5,890 followers View post →
James Bloyd
@j_bloyd · X

#LisaBowleg criticizes "the ubiquitous use of the term health disparities in U.S. public health and argue[s] that the uncritical use of this term reflects epistemologies of ignorance that function to bolster #Whiteprivilege." https://t.co/o2GCZ2rCDg https://t.co/mGvDlSfswc

Nov 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,121 followers View post →
Kamden K. Strunk, Leslie Ann Locke - Research Methods For Social ...
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odology matter more than qualitative methods. Health Education & Behavior, 44(5), 677–684. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198117728760. Bowleg, L., ...

Dec 17, 2025 View →
Phenomenology or Narrative Inquiry Methodology? | by Marvette ...
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doi: 10.1177/1090198117728760. Carter, S. M., & Little, M. (2007). Justifying knowledge, justifying method, taking action: Epistemologies ...

Oct 14, 2017 View →