Agenda:
Due to their gender and age, young women in South Africa must often negotiate health and safety in their homes and communities. This is even more challenging for young women living with HIV. Using a multisensorial arts-based community participatory study, a film was co-produced that shares the stories of young women perinatally infected with HIV in Cape Town: their experiences with HIV and how they negotiated their adherence to their treatment regimens within their environments. In this webinar, which is part of the International PPI Network: Learning Live webinar series, the presenters will discuss the co-production of the film, the successes and learnings of working with young women as co-researchers, and the importance of inclusive involvement. The session highlights the significance of collaboration, co-creation, and co-production in public health research, emphasising how these approaches can empower communities and bring authentic voices to the forefront. This webinar is aimed at anyone interested in patient and public involvement and community engagement.