SARS-CoV-2 Pandemisi Sırasında Doğum Yapmak Üzere Hastaneye Yatan Hastaların Anksiyete Düzeyleri

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the anxiety levels of low-risk term pregnant women hospitalized for labor during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional survey study includes 200 low-risk term pregnant women hospitalized for delivery. Sociodemographic and obstetric data were collected. Anxiety levels of pregnant women were examined using Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire form on admission. Total scores greater than 50 were classified as pathological levels of anxiety. Results:The mean trait score was 36.99±10.08 and the mean state score was 41.03±8.89, and the difference between these two scores was statistically significant. State and trait scores were higher in pregnant women who had contact with COVID-19 infected people than those who had not. There was a significant positive correlation between state and trait scores. The history of contact with COVID-19 infected person and the presence of pathological trait anxity were determined as significant factors for the presence of pathological state anxiety related to COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion:Pregnant women with history of contact with COVID-19 infected person or with pathological trait anxiety have higher state anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak. It is important to identify women with high risk of developing anxiety in order to provide early psychological interventions.