[Self-esteem and associated factors in pregnant women in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil].
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.
Dias
Michelle de Souza
Mde S
Faculdades Atlântico Sul/Anhanguera Educacional, Pelotas, Brasil. michelle_souzadias@hotmail.com
Silva
Ricardo Azevedo da
RA
Souza
Luciano Dias de Mattos
LD
Lima
Rosângela da Costa
Rda C
Pinheiro
Ricardo Tavares
RT
Moraes
Inácia Gomes da Silva
IG
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