Research Associate, Africa Health Research Institute
An investigation of the public understanding of HIV cure research in uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dr Rujeko Samanthia Chidawanyika is a Research Associate at Africa Health Research Institute. She holds a PhD in Gender Studies (University of KwaZulu Natal), MSc. in Development Studies (University of the Free State) and BSc. in Psychology (University of Zimbabwe). Her research interests are in the thematic areas of social science and research ethics related to global health. Her current research focuses on social and behavioral research in HIV cure science, HIV/AIDS health care services, health systems strengthening and HIV/AIDS prevention among pregnant women, key and high-risk populations. With over 10 years’ experience, Dr. Chidawanyika actively contributes to various multidisciplinary projects with various national and international collaborative networks where she also mentors’ junior staff and students. In this current Africure scholarship, she will be investigating the public understanding of HIV cure research in uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
