Insegurança alimentar entre famílias indígenas de Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

Abstract

There are few studies on the Food Insecurity (IA) in indigenous populations in Brazil, the lack of this knowledge affect the development of quality improvement actions of life and food. Thus, this cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the prevalence of IA and its associated factors. Data collection was performed with the aid of an indigenous translator from June to October 2013 with 435 indigenous families living in the Villages Jaguapiru and Bororó, belonging to the municipality of Dourados (MS). To measure the IA used the standardized questionnaire on socio-economic and demographic situation Short Scale Food Security and was also applied. Statistical analysis Chi-square tests were used, Fisher's exact and linear trend. The prevalence of IA was 64.1% (95% CI 59.8% - 68.7%), and 27.1% were ranked IA without hunger and 37% IA hungry. The Bororo village had low socioeconomic status and higher prevalence of IA. The high prevalence of IA found demonstrates a worrying situation that families experience on the Dourados reservation.