Electronic Theses and Dissertation

ABSTRAK
Perubahan fisik dan psikologis pada masa postpartum dapat mempengaruhi persepsi ibu terhadap tubuh (body image) dan harga diri (self-esteem). Perubahan fisik pascapersalinan seperti peningkatan berat badan, strie gravidarum, episiotomy, kerontokan rambut, dan diastasis rectus abdominis menimbulkan ketidakpuasan terhadap penampilan sehingga berpengaruh terhadap penurunan harga diri ibu yang berdampak pada risiko gangguan psikologis sehingga dapat menghambat proses pemulihan ibu postpartum. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran body image dan self-esteem pada ibu postpartum. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain cross- sectional study. Populasi penelitian adalah ibu postpartum di Rumah Sakit Tingkat II Iskandar Muda Banda Aceh. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling (n=94). Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner Multidemontional Body-Self Relations Quistionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) terdiri dari 15 pertanyaan dan Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) terdiri dari 10 pertanyaan. Analisa data menggunakan deskriptif statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan mayoritas body image pada ibu postpartum berada pada kategori tinggi sebanyak 37 responden (39,4%) dan self-esteem pada ibu postpartum berada pada kategori tinggi sebanyak 54 responden (54%). Tingginya persentase body image dan self-esteem kemungkinan berkaitan dengan kemampuan ibu dalam menerima perubahan fisik yang terjadi setelah persalinan ditambah dengan adanya dukungan suami dan orang tua serta kesiapan psikologis ibu selama postpartum. Disarankan kepada ibu postpartum dapat mempertahankan persepsi positif terhadap perubahan fisik yang terjadi sebagai bagian alami dari proses persalinan.

ABSTRACT Physical and psychological changes during the postpartum period may influence mothers’ perceptions of their bodies (body image) and their self-esteem. Postpartum physical changes such as weight gain, striae gravidarum, episiotomy, hair loss, and diastasis recti abdominis can lead to dissatisfaction with physical appearance, which may contribute to decreased self-esteem and increase the risk of psychological disturbances, thereby potentially hindering postpartum recovery. This study aimed to describe body image and self-esteem among postpartum mothers. This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population comprised postpartum mothers at Level II Iskandar Muda Hospital, Banda Aceh. A total of 94 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire–Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS; 15 items) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; 10 items). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority of postpartum mothers had high body image (37 respondents, 39.4%) and self-esteem (54 respondents, 54%). The high prevalence of positive body image and self-esteem may be related to mothers’ ability to accept physical changes following childbirth, supported by spousal and parental support as well as adequate psychological readiness during the postpartum period. It is recommended that postpartum mothers maintain a positive perception of physical changes as a natural part of the childbirth process.