The importance of health education provided by nurses in promoting the self-esteem of adult women aged 20–59 with Uterine Prolapse (UP)

Abstract

Uterine prolapse is a common gynecological condition that can affect not only physical health but also a woman's self-esteem, sexuality, and quality of life. In this context, health education provided by nurses stands out as an essential strategy for strengthening self-care and emotional well-being. Objective: To analyze the importance of health education carried out by nurses in promoting the self-esteem of adult women aged 20–59 years with uterine prolapse. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, conducted in the databases SciELO, LILACS, Virtual Health Library, and Google Scholar, covering the period from 2019 to 2025. Descriptors related to the topic were used, combined with Boolean operators, resulting in a final selection of 17 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Results and Discussion: The analysis of the studies showed that uterine prolapse significantly impacts women's self-esteem, generating feelings of shame, social isolation, and impairment in body image. It was identified that the nurse's role, through health education, contributes to women's empowerment, facilitating understanding of the condition, adherence to treatment, and the development of self-care skills. Strategies such as qualified listening, individualized guidance, educational groups, and continuous follow-up proved effective in promoting self-esteem and quality of life. Conclusion: It is concluded that health education carried out by nurses plays a fundamental role in comprehensive care for women with uterine prolapse, contributing to the reconstruction of self-esteem, autonomy, and improvement in quality of life.