Why urban communities in low- and middle-income countries participate in global health research: A scoping review and fuzzy cognitive mapping summary

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• Meaningful participation requires addressing power asymmetries through community engagement.
• Communities in low- and middle-income countries need their voices prioritized in global health research.
• Adopting reflexive and transformative approaches can enhance collaboration in research partnerships.
• The findings support broader efforts toward decolonization in health research practices.