Representações e práticas sociais em torno da epilepsia: estudo de caso na localidade de Nhankutse, Posto Administrativo de Chongoene, Distrito de Xai-xai, Província de Gaza

Abstract

The present work is a research project, carried out as a partial requirement for obtaining a degree in Anthropology, at the Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM). This is subordinated to the theme Social Representations and Practices around Epilepsy. In this work we propose to analyze the referred subject, starting from the field of health anthropology, which seeks to study the disease as a social phenomenon. In the present case, we are particularly interested in how individuals develop representations and relate to each other with reference to epilepsy, whether between patients and their households or between patients in the relationship with health service providers.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)