Loved writing this piece with you Hannah! This is about health literacy and ultimately health equity. We need to hone our critical thinking skills to really look closely at, and question the information we’re being presented with in women’s health (indeed in all aspects of health and life!). Knowledge is power after all.
As someone who strives to write science based articles, it is challenging even when reading RCTs, meta-analysis and credible sources. What is your thoughts on assessing studies limitations and communicating the complexity of science which is often nuanced to an audience that might be not bescientific?
I think the key is honesty. Explain in simple terms what the limitations are and what that means for them as the reader. Also, explain what else they could do to decide for themselves what to make of the research. I imagine it’s very tough with something like PCOS where people really want answers!
Saving, bookmarking and will be sharing this far and wide Hannah and Elena. This is so useful!! Thank you.
Loved writing this piece with you Hannah! This is about health literacy and ultimately health equity. We need to hone our critical thinking skills to really look closely at, and question the information we’re being presented with in women’s health (indeed in all aspects of health and life!). Knowledge is power after all.
Absolutely! So glad we got the opportunity to share this information with all.
Very nice!
As someone who strives to write science based articles, it is challenging even when reading RCTs, meta-analysis and credible sources. What is your thoughts on assessing studies limitations and communicating the complexity of science which is often nuanced to an audience that might be not bescientific?
I think the key is honesty. Explain in simple terms what the limitations are and what that means for them as the reader. Also, explain what else they could do to decide for themselves what to make of the research. I imagine it’s very tough with something like PCOS where people really want answers!