Presented by Marie-Louise Newell at the Public Engagement Workshop, 2-5 Dec. 2008, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, http://scienceincommunity.wordpress.com/

1. Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies 2007-2012

2. Hlabisa sub-district within Umkhanyakude district

4. How is research conducted? Africa Centre Community-based Research Surveillance area Mobile teams – Household consent, Individual written consent Facility-based Research In partnership with public service providers Linked to capacity enhancement of public service Community Liaison Dedicated CLO team Integrated communications strategy Capacity building of community members Policy Liaison Dedicated PL Officer Understanding research needs of policy makers Communicating research results

7. HIV Surveillance (annual) Household Visit Informed Consent Sample Taking From 2007 covers all those over 50 years of age HIV prevalence and incidence; Impact of provision of ART; Sexual behaviour

10. Africa Centre – public engagement Africa Centre Policy makers Community Community Advisory Board Research community Traditonal Authority