The study was conducted in the Agincourt Health and Demographic Surveillance Site in
Bushbuckridge rural municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. This study examined …

HIV/AIDS mortality and environmental degradation dramatically shape household well-
being in many rural communities. Yet, the connections between these phenomena have …

This study examined food security among HIV/AIDS-impacted households (compared to non-
HIV/AIDS-impacted households) in rural South Africa, with a particular focus on the role of …

Results There is a high level of reliance on wild foods in the Agincourt field site. For
example, the vast majority of households make use of wild spinach at least weekly …

AIDS mortality, its linkages as a determinant and consequence of food security and its
impact on natural resource utilisation by mainly rural populations, has not been well …

HIV/AIDS has been described as a household shock distinct from others faced by rural
households. This study examines this characterisation by analysing the impact of an adult …

There is little empirical evidence on the association between household experience with
HIV/AIDS and shifts in the use of natural resources in developing countries, where residents …

As a result of heightened financial and food insecurity, populations adversely affected by
HIV and/or AIDS may be more likely to utilise wild natural resources to supplement their diet …

Wild foods may offer unique benefits to households afflicted by AIDS, providing a nutritious
and freely available food source at minimal labour and financial costs. This article presents …

There is a significant lack of research as to how demographic dynamics interact to shape
household use of natural resources in less developed regions. This information is, however …