Evaluation of self-esteem in pregnant adolescents of low income assisted by Nucleus of Support the Family Health

Abstract

Introduction: In Brazil, adolescent pregnancy is presented as a problem, especially, social. Objective: To evaluate the self-esteem in pregnant adolescents of low income assisted by Nucleus of Support the Family Health. Methods: Participated in the study 120 female adolescents, divided into two groups (60 pregnant and 60 not pregnant). We collected personal and socioeconomic data. Pregnant women were also questioned about aspects of pregnancy. Moreover, the scale of Rosenberg was applied to evaluate the self-esteem of the subjects of the study. Results: It was observed that the self-esteem of both groups proved to be reduced, where the difference found between them was statistically significant. In addition, there was weak correlation of personal and socioeconomic data with the self-esteem of the subjects that made up the sample, neither a relation of the pregnancy aspects with the self-esteem of the pregnant in the study. Conclusion: It was revealed that pregnancy is established as a factor of negative influence on self-esteem of adolescents in this study.