Autoestima em mulheres histerectomizadas

• Autor(a) principal: Santos, Larissa Palmeira
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Tipo de documento: Trabalho de conclusão de curso
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da PUC_SP
• Texto Completo: https://repositorio.pucsp.br/jspui/handle/handle/40353
• topic: CNPQ::CIENCIAS DA SAUDE::FISIOTERAPIA E TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL; Histerectomia; Autoimagem; Autoestima; Hysterectomy; Self concept; Self-esteem

Introduction: The hysterectomy is defined as the removal of the uterus. This surgery can lead to changes in the urinary tract, resulting in urinary incontinence and other short- and long-term implications that may create insecurities for women. As the uterus is an organ associated with reproduction and femininity, its removal can impact a woman's emotions, including self-esteem. Some authors associate the removal of the uterus with negative changes in self-esteem, such as pelvic dysfunction and diminished femininity. However, certain studies suggest that hysterectomy can be a way to restore self-esteem, as it is a form of self-care and can alleviate symptoms like pain. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze how the removal of the uterus can affect the self-esteem of women who have undergone a hysterectomy. Method: A total of 206 women participated in the study, responding to questionnaires that included information about sociodemographic data, hysterectomy procedure and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: An analysis of the collected data revealed that 62% of the women involved exhibited high levels of self-esteem. Conclusion: the removal of the uterus can potentially enhance the quality of life for these women without adversely affecting their positive self-perception