(In)segurança alimentar e nutricional: análise dos acadêmicos do curso de Farmácia após retomada das atividades presenciais

Abstract

Aim the study was evaluate food (in)security with the return of presential activities after the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out using a questionnaire as data collection instruments for university students studying pharmacy at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças - MT. The research was divided into two parts, both with questionnaires. The first part investigated the sociodemographic and socioeconomic profile of the participants, and the second part was carried out by collecting information on food insecurity according to the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (BFIS). The sociodemographic profile indicated a predominance of female students (80.72%), mixed race (43.37%), aged under 25 years (80.72%) and without a partner (75.90%). The largest portion does not work, presenting financial dependence on the family and the family income was up to three minimum wages and they do not have their own housing. During the pandemic period, 31.98% received emergency aid from the federal government. Food insecurity was identified in 53.01% of students, classified as mild food insecurity and severe food insecurity. The profile of academics in food insecurity were female individuals, mixed race, aged up to 25 years, without a partner, without family income and who do not have a job. A percentage of 31.71% of students take medication for depression and anxiety, which may be associated with concerns about their financial condition and future. In the context of food insecurity, student assistance proves to be important in maintaining at university, however, only 10.10% of study participants receive the assistance. The profile of students on the pharmacy course was described by the survey carried out, making it possible to outline their food (in)security situation, indicating the need to look for different tools to identify students who need assistance at university for maintenance during their studies, which can reduce mental health conditions due to concern about the family's economic situation.