Gestão do impacto do HIV/SIDA no local de trabalho

Abstract

AIDS is one of the greatest challenges for the entire world in this century. Since its inception, it has killed more people than any other epidemic in world history. The workplace plays a crucial role in the dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention, education, support and treatment activities. Mozambican entrepreneurs have already realized that more than a cost to the company, a strategy to fight HIV/AIDS is an investment to protect its most valuable resource, the people. The overall aim of the study is to demonstrate that companies can successfully reduce the negative impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace. For this it is important to implement an HIV/AIDS strategy that comprises an HIV/AIDS Policy, an Education and Prevention Program and an Assistance and Support Program. To validate the assumptions of the theoretical foundation, some construction companies operating in Mozambique were studied. The fact that they are part of the construction sector was a preponderant factor in the choice of companies, as the construction sector is considered one of the branches in which workers are at greater risk of HIV infection. Therefore, interviews were carried out at CETA S.A.R.L., at Probra Eda, at EMEP and at Adilson Construções. CETA's strategy has all the components recommended for a good approach to the issue of HIV/AIDS and is an example to be followed by other companies that wish to engage in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the workplace. The other three companies, as they are small and do not have the necessary financial and human resources, do not have an organized strategy to combat HIV/AIDS. These companies should consider implementing actions to combat HIV/AIDS that are low-cost or even zero-cost for all their workers. Additionally, small companies could take advantage of the experience of large companies in fighting HIV/AIDS in the workplace and ask them to support them in designing low-cost strategies. By joining ECOSIDA, companies could participate in its project in which large companies that have already implemented the roadmap sponsor at least two small and medium-sized companies to help them implement strategies to fight HIV/AIDS. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)