Key considerations for applying intersectionality theory to partner and stakeholder engagement in public health

Abstract Setting Partner and stakeholder engagement (PSE) in public health that involves tokenistic and performative practices results in further marginalization of priority populations. Inclusive, intentional, and mutually respectful engagement requires an intersectional approach to account for the overlapping and compounding impacts of multiple systems of power on the lived experiences of priority populations. However, there is a lack of practical guidance on methods, strategies, or approaches for how public health initiatives can meaningfully engage with priority populations. Intervention An evidence synthesis on intersectional approaches to PSE in public health was conducted to inform the development of an evidence-informed tool. Engagement approaches were evaluated based on (1) integration of intersectionality, as defined by the Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Framework and (2) level of stakeholder engagement achieved, from communication to co-production. Outcomes