Community Engagement in Clinical Research.

Elvis A.K.A Moyo

Definition CE is a process whereby an organization strive to

build a good relationship with communities where it operates/impacts.

Longtime practice An approach now globally promoted Funders require an inbuilt CE programme

You will have time to ask any question

CE is more of a dialogue: communities get our message.

NATURE OF CE

They listen and then after ask questions/ bring in their suggestions on the subject

WHY CE? Raising Awareness Community/Stakeholders feedback Builds trust and organizational

profile Promote study procedures &

results

Targeted Audience Participants Community leaders – T/As, Chiefs, Pastors etc Health Centre Staff –Clinicians, nurses, HSAs Stakeholders operating in the catchment area/

having a same area of focus School children and Urban population as the

whole Media etc

MLW CE Structure Guiding strategy outlining CE activities summarized into

two;1. Main programme activities

Urban/School Science cafes CAGs Radio Programme Staff forum(s) Targeted National Health Events (Stakeholders)

MLW CE Structure cont…..2. Study Specific activities This involves briefing communities concerning a

specific study. Briefings with Community leaders Briefings with health centre staff Open day community briefings Health talks

WHO CAN DO CE?

Nurses Drivers Field workers Researchers EVERYONE CAN DO

The role of nurses in CE!!!!! The consent process is vital in CE National health events Health talks/ study briefings

Science Communication welcomes any newconstructive ideas as to how best CommunityEngagement can be improved and also involve asmore nurses as possible.

CE restores trust in communities

Now we are safe! Yes we are!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!