O impacto do HIV/SIDA na segurança alimentar e nutricional das famílias rurais em Moçambique: o caso do distrito de Changara

Abstract

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus and AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, constitute the most serious risk for the country's development, threatening, in fact, to reverse the gains obtained in recent years from the point of view of economic and social development. HIV/AIDS is considered the disease of the century. XXI, not only because there is still no cure, but also because it negatively affects the entire economic and social structure of a country, as the active and productive population decreases, the number of orphans and dependents increases, which constitutes greater responsibilities for the government and society. According to the Multisectorial Technical Group in Support of the Fight against HIV/AIDS (2004), the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Mozambique continues to progress, with a current prevalence of 16.2%. In the age group 20 to 24 years, the prevalence among women is three times higher than that in men 20.5% against 6.9%, (Idem), The epidemic is exacerbated by gender disparities as well as poor access to social services and information. The rise in illnesses and deaths due to HIV/AIDS among young adults affects entire families and communities, exacerbates food access problems and reduces their ability to lift themselves out of absolute poverty. The present work analyzes the impact of HIV/AIDS on Food and Nutritional Security (SAN) of rural families, through a Case Study carried out in Tete province, specifically in Changara district, in the villages of Cuchamano and Mathuiri