title: [Self-esteem and associated factors in pregnant women in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil].
abstract: This study analyzes self-esteem and associated factors in pregnant women treated by the Unified National Health System (SUS) in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Using a cross-sectional design, 560 pregnant women were interviewed from May to November 2006. The interviews were held in specific locations like University outpatient clinics and hospital wards and a center run by the city government. A full 62.9% were diagnosed as high-risk pregnancies. Mean self-esteem according to the Rosenberg scale was 9.2 (SD = 4.6). Variables showing a positive, significant association with self-esteem were age, schooling, and income. Perception of risk to the unborn infant's health and parity were both negatively associated with maternal self-esteem. These high-risk pregnant women also showed higher self-esteem than low-risk pregnant women.
authors.affiliation: Faculdades Atlântico Sul/Anhanguera Educacional, Pelotas, Brasil. michelle_souzadias@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Michelle de Souza
authors.initials: Mde S
authors.lastname: Dias
authors.forename: Ricardo Azevedo da
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Luciano Dias de Mattos
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Souza
authors.forename: Rosângela da Costa
authors.initials: Rda C
authors.lastname: Lima
authors.forename: Ricardo Tavares
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Pinheiro
authors.forename: Inácia Gomes da Silva
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Moraes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires