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- Citizen science for health in the co-creation of evidence summaries for citizensPublication . Silva, Sílvia Manuela Dias Tavares da; Santana, Elaine dos Santos; Bernardo, Joana Vanessa Ribeiro; Silva, Aline Conceição; Lopes, Carlos; Almeida, Cristina Vaz de; Apóstolo, João Luís Alves; Escola Superior de Enfermagem de CoimbraBackground: Citizen science (CS) and health literacy (HL) promote citizen involvement in scientific research and access to health information. CS enables citizen involvement in co-creating knowledge, while HL enhances citizens’ ability to make informed decisions.Objective: To systematize older citizen involvement in the co-creation of evidence summaries for citizens (ESC), creating a replicable process and making health information more accessible.Methodology: Methodological, qualitative study based on the assumptions of Polit and Beck and conducted with older people residing in the community. The data were analyzed according to Bardin’s content analysis methodology.Results: The participants were actively involved. They reflected on each step and contributed to en-hancing the understanding of the information. This collaborative process results in a guide for ESC co-creation and co-validation.Conclusion: The methodology proved effective in involving citizens in the ESC co-creation, promot-ing health literacy and increasing the social relevance of scientific research. The guide can be replicated and used by other professionals and researchers.