The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Agricultural Production and Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS Messages into Agricultural Extension in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Uganda, 2002

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Executive summary

1. Introduction

Study objectives
Background
Methodology

Study areas and sampling
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and management

2. Basic profiles of sampled households

Household activities and socio-demographic profile
Mortality and Causes

3. HIV/AIDS knowledge, sexual relations and practices

Knowledge of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA)
Causes of HIV/AIDS spread and sexual relationship
Socio-cultural practices that contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Prevention

4. Impact of HIV/AIDS on agriculture

4.1. Impact of HIV/AIDS on crop farming

Type of crops
Trend/pattern of agricultural production
Impact of HIV/AIDS on various agricultural aspects
Loss of skills and knowledge/technology transfer loss

4.2. Impact of HIV/AIDS on livestock farming

Types of livestock kept
Problems faced by livestock farmers as a result of HIV/AIDS
Mobility and HIV/AIDS

4.3. Impact of HIV/AIDS on fishing

Household members involved in fishing
Effect of HIV/AIDS on Fishing
Type of Fishing Gear/Equipment

6. Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS messages into agricultural extension

Information sources and preference
Extension staff

7. Recommendations

Sensitisation of key ministry staff
Designing appropriate HIV/AIDS messages to increase agricultural production
Building Capacity of Extension Workers
Networking and collaboration

List of references

Acronyms