Imagem corporal, autoestima e estratégias de enfrentamento em mulheres mastectomizadas: revisão integrativa de literatura.

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Abstract: Breast cancer is a malignant cell disorder that can develop in men and women, with a higher incidence of cases in women. Mastectomy, which is one of the treatments for cancer, can have a negative impact on a woman's life and can lead to emotional problems as it alters body image and, consequently, low self-esteem. Goals: Checking the impact of mastectomy on self-esteem and body image in mastectomized women and their coping strategies. Methodology: This is a literature review. The search was carried out in the Virtual Health Library and the United States National Library of Medicine. The search was carried out from February 2023 to November 2023. Articles published in full in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published and indexed in these databases were included. Results: Twelve studies were found. The age of the mastectomized women ranged from 18 to 82 years. Mastectomized women have low self-esteem and discontent with their body image. It was observed that there are strategies for a better experience, such as immediate breast reconstruction, physical activity, social reintegration and others. Conclusion: The number of factors that influence body image and self-esteem is significant, although there are few studies on the subject. However, there are strategies that help with coping, thus reducing or avoiding these harmful feelings. There is a need for more studies on the subject, especially on public policies for mastectomized women.