Malária: das representações sociais às lógicas terapêuticas nas zonas urbanas: estudo de caso no Bairro de Maxaquene, Cidade de Maputo no período 2010-2011

Abstract

This study discusses about Malaria disease and such representation brings the focus and influences of health care. The main purpose was to analyze which orientation. The representative sample was selected and all the interviewers were living in District of Maxaquene in Maputo City. The qualitative method which the goal was the comprehension of main ideas, images, feelings, conceptions and attitudes that the social performers lived in that urban district that are suffering from malaria disease. This was used to collect data enabled to read the attitudes and behaviors to prevention and cure malaria. Phenomenon mode of Berger and Luckman, as the support given by Schutz was used to interpret the results. In addition was used to analyze social practices. The results of this research revealed that people are confused about conception of Malaria disease, its transmission, manifestations of symptoms and prevention of cure . The existential condition and symbolism influenced the case of care service their lives, resulting in very long process of interaction and familiarization with the Malaria disease