SIM, EU SEI O QUE É O DERRAME. AS REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS DE CUIDADORES SOBRE O ACIDENTE VASCULAR CEREBRAL SÍ, LO SÉ QUÉ ES EL DERRAME. CUIDADORES SOCIAL REPRESENTACIÓN DE LA CARRERA

Objective: This research aims to identify and describe the social representations of caregivers of stroke sequelae of the disease and its implications for health care. Method: The study is an exploratory type of case study with a qualitative approach and the use of social representations theory. We interviewed 20 caregivers of stroke sequelae and Analysis is the method of content analysis. Results: Revealed three thematic units called Stroke social perceptions of caregivers, the zeal with Des-health and stroke and the stroke as a sudden illness, insidious and deadly. Conclusion: Learned that the caregivers perceive the stroke through negative feelings, where the lack of self-care provides the onset of the disease. Descriptors: Stroke, Cursing care; Social psychology. RESUMO