Written by Katrina Messiha

In recent years, co-creation has become a widely used approach in public health research. This approach engages stakeholders such as local communities, policymakers and practitioners directly in the research process to develop interventions that are not only relevant but also sustainable and impactful. However, despite growing interest, many co-creation efforts in public health lack a clear theoretical foundation. There is often limited use of theory to guide how co-creation is done and how it can be evaluated effectively.

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