Impacto de HIV/SIDA na agricultura no distrito de Chókwe

Abstract

ABSTRACT The present work was carried out in the district of Chókwe, specifically in the localities of Chókwe city, Chiguidela, Chalucuane and Barragem (Manjangue), for about a week with the aim of exploring the perception of farmers about factors that influence the increase in HIV cases /AIDS, based on concrete facts that are felt in the community and analyzing the perception of peasants on the influence of illiteracy, polygamy, seasonal migrations, prostitution and the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the increase in cases of HIV/AIDS. The methods used for data collection were: focus groups, literature review and semi-structured interviews with key informants to describe demographic characteristics, levels of illiteracy, type of polygamy, migrations, prostitution and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Simple observations, structured interviews to analyze the perception of peasants about the influence of illiteracy, polygamy, seasonal migrations, prostitution and alcohol consumption in the increase of HIV/AIDS cases, and for data analysis, Microanalysis (Microanalysis). Respondents know what HIV/AIDS is, know the methods of prevention, combat, transmission and symptoms that characterize the disease. The general conclusion in light of the results obtained is that the factors that influence the increase in HIV/AIDS are illiteracy and prostitution. Migration, polygamy and alcohol consumption are factors that influence but are not felt by respondents.