diplomsko delo
Teja Car (Author), Ruža Pandel Mikuš (Reviewer), Metka Skubic (Mentor), Lucija Šerjak (Co-mentor)

Abstract

Uvod: Nosečnost prinaša številne fiziološke in čustvene spremembe, ki vplivajo na telo in duševno stanje ženske. Med nosečnostjo so najbolj vidne telesne spremembe, kot so strije, spremenjena drža, krčne žile, linea negra, kar lahko pomembno vpliva na telesno samopodobo, ki se lahko izboljša ali poslabša. Čustveno se lahko pojavijo depresivne in anksiozne motnje, ki vplivajo na kakovost življenja. Kvaliteta življenja je odvisna od fizičnih, psiholoških in socialnih dejavnikov ter podpore okolice. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je bil empirično raziskati telesno samopodobo in kakovost življenja pri ženskah v času nosečnosti ter ugotoviti, ali obstaja povezanost med raziskovanima fenomenoma. Metode dela: V prvem, teoretičnem delu je bil narejen pregled strokovne in znanstvene literature, ki se osredotoča predvsem na fiziološke spremembe v nosečnosti, telesno samopodobo v nosečnosti in kvaliteto življenja nosečnic ter vlogo babic pri promociji pozitivne telesne samopodobe. Literaturo smo iskali s pomočjo spletne platforme Elicit-AI in na PubMed, Google učenjak, ScienceDirect, v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku, v časovnem okviru zadnjih desetih let. V drugem, empiričnem delu pa je bila uporabljena kvantitativna metoda raziskovanja s pomočjo standardiziranih vprašalnikov. Vključena sta bila dva standardizirana vprašalnika – BIPS in WHOQOL-BREF, ki sta bila prevedena v slovenski jezik, oblikovana v orodju 1KA Arnes in objavljena na socialnih omrežjih Instagram in Facebook. V raziskavi so sodelovale ženske starejše od 18 let, ne glede na višino nosečnosti. Kvantitativno analizo smo naredili v odprtokodnem programu Jamovi. Rezultati: Analiza rezultatov je pokazala statistično pomembno povezanost med posameznimi dimenzijami telesne samopodobe v nosečnosti. Ugotovljeno je bilo tudi, da je bolj pozitivna telesna samopodoba pomembno povezana z višjo stopnjo kakovosti življenja nosečnic. Pomembna razlika v telesni samopodobi se je pokazala med ženskami, ki so bile prvič noseče (nulipare) in tistimi, ki so že rodile (primipare in multipare), pri čemer so slednje izražale višje zadovoljstvo s svojim telesom. Razprava in zaključek: Raziskava poudarja pomembnost telesne samopodobe kot dejavnika, ki bistveno vpliva na psihološko blagostanje in kakovost življenja nosečnic. Ženske, ki pozitivno doživljajo spremembe svojega telesa v času nosečnosti, se psihično počutijo bolje in pozitivneje vrednotijo svojo življenjsko situacijo. Ugotovitve kažejo na potrebo po večji podpori in ozaveščanju o pomenu telesne samopodobe v času nosečnosti, tako v okviru zdravstvene obravnave kot tudi širših družbenih pristopov k izboljšanju duševnega zdravja nosečnic.

Keywords

diplomska dela;babištvo;fiziološke spremembe telesa;telesna samopodoba;kvaliteta življenja;nosečnost;

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Language: Slovenian
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Typology: 2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
Organization: UL ZF - University College of Health Studies
Publisher: [T. Car]
UDC: 618.2/.7
COBISS: 241197571 Link will open in a new window
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Secondary language: English
Secondary title: Body image in pregnancy and quality of life
Secondary abstract: Introduction: Pregnancy brings numerous physiological and emotional changes that affect a woman’s body and mental state. The most visible changes during pregnancy are physical, such as stretch marks, altered posture, varicose veins, and linea negra, all of which can significantly influence body image, either positively or negatively. Emotionally, depressive and anxiety disorders may arise, impacting quality of life. Quality of life depends on physical, psychological, and social factors, as well as the support of one’s environment. Aim: The aim of this thesis was to empirically investigate body image and quality of life in pregnant women and to determine whether there is a relationship between these two phenomena. Methods: The first, theoretical part of the thesis involved a review of professional and scientific literature focusing on physiological changes in pregnancy, body image during pregnancy, quality of life in pregnant women, and the role of midwives in promoting positive body image. The literature was sourced through the Elicit-AI platform, as well as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, in both English and Slovenian, within the last ten years. The second, empirical part employed a quantitative research method using standardized questionnaires. Two standardized instruments were used – BIPS and WHOQOL-BREF – which were translated into Slovenian, designed using the 1KA Arnes tool, and distributed via social media platforms Instagram and Facebook. The study included women over the age of 18, regardless of the stage of pregnancy. Quantitative analysis was conducted using the open-source program Jamovi. Results: The analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between various dimensions of body image during pregnancy. It was also found that a more positive body image is significantly associated with a higher level of quality of life in pregnant women. A notable difference in body image was observed between women pregnant for the first time (nulliparous) and those who had already given birth (primiparous and multiparous), with the latter reporting greater satisfaction with their bodies. Discussion and Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of body image as a factor that significantly affects the psychological well-being and quality of life of pregnant women. Women who experience bodily changes during pregnancy in a positive way report better psychological well-being and evaluate their life situation more positively. The findings indicate the need for increased support and awareness regarding the importance of body image during pregnancy, both within healthcare settings and through broader societal approaches to improving the mental health of pregnant women.
Secondary keywords: diploma theses;midwifery;physiological body changes;body image;quality of life;pregnancy;
Type (COBISS): Bachelor thesis/paper
Study programme: 0
Thesis comment: Univ. v Ljubljani, Zdravstvena fak., Oddelek za babištvo
Pages: 37 str., [13] str. pril.
ID: 26712117