Stefani Du Toit, PhD
Senior Research Officer

Stefani Du Toit is the appointed Senior Research Officer in the HIV Mental Health Research Unit at the University of Cape Town. She is the director of Project Khanya, which is a peer-delivered intervention to improve ART adherence and substance use disorder in primary care. She holds a MA in Psychology, a PGDip in Addictions Care and a PhD in Public Health.

The primary focus of Dr. Du Toit’s research has been on investigating mental health and implementing mental health interventions is setting characterised by high adversity and among high-risk populations. Her current research focuses on substance use and chronic conditions, with specific focus on HIV and treatment adherence. She have managed several cross sectional studies and intervention trials that address issues such as HIV, child health, adolescent mental health, substance use, and community-based healthcare.

Education:

Stellenbosch University

PhD, Public Health

Stellenbosch University

MA, Psychology

Post Graduate Diploma, Addictions Psychiatry Residency Program

Stellenbosch University

BA, Psychology