“Factors Associated with Food Stress and Nutritional Deficiency in Women and Children Resettled After Extreme Weather Events in Sofala Province.”
Country of Study
Mozambique
Institution
Eduardo Mondlane University, Faculty of Science
Expected Year of Completion
2027
Thematic Area
Climate Change/ Food Security
Education
Cidia’s PhD thesis is in Biosciences and Public Health. She holds an MSc in Field Epidemiology from Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. A Lecturer at Eduardo Mondlane University, she is currently in her first year of PhD studies at the same institution’s Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences in Maputo, and is expected to complete her doctorate in 2027.
Research Summary
Cidia’s research addresses the long-term impacts of extreme climate events, such as cyclones and floods, on food stress and nutritional deficiencies in vulnerable groups, particularly resettled women and children, in Mozambique’s Sofala province. While previous studies have focused on immediate impacts like water, sanitation, and agriculture, there is a lack of data on the sustained effects of these events on food security and nutrition. This study will assess food security through structured questionnaires, focusing on food availability, access, stability, and utilization. By comparing resettled populations with those who stayed in their homes, the research aims to provide insights that can inform targeted interventions to mitigate health and nutrition-related impacts. The goal is to contribute valuable data that supports more effective public policies and strategies for adapting to climate change and improving food and nutritional resilience in affected regions.
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