Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals

Abstract: It is important to be concerned about anxiety during pregnancy since it will influence the fetus's growth. Extreme levels of stress, sadness, or anxiety during pregnancy increase the risk of an adverse pregnancy outcome. Objectives: To Evaluate the Nulliparous pregnant women'...

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Main Author: Fatima Fadel Benyian
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Language:English
Published: University of Kufa, Faculty of Nursing 2023-10-01
Series:Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
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Online Access:https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/13328
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description Abstract: It is important to be concerned about anxiety during pregnancy since it will influence the fetus's growth. Extreme levels of stress, sadness, or anxiety during pregnancy increase the risk of an adverse pregnancy outcome. Objectives: To Evaluate the Nulliparous pregnant women's childbirth anxiety. To find out the association between pregnant women’s anxiety with some demographical and gestational age. Methods: A descriptive design used a non-probability (purposive sample) of (200) nulliparous pregnant women to collect the data through a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised (14) items on pregnancy-related anxiety. The study was conducted from February to July 2023. Results: Regarding age about half (50%) of pregnant women at age (20-29) years (27%) are graduated from preparatory school. More than two-thirds (67%) in the second trimester. The majority of them have planned pregnancy (81.5%). Most of them have mild anxiety (57%), and the leftovers (43%) have severe anxiety. There is no significant association between pregnant women’s childbirth anxiety with age, education, or gestational age. Conclusion: This study concluded that more than half of pregnant women have mild anxiety, and more than two-thirds have severe anxiety. Recommendations: Pregnant women need prenatal education and support regarding childbirth anxiety during routine prenatal visits.
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spelling doaj-art-a2b8d7a3d7ae4db7abbbc6c39fc8f80d2025-08-20T02:11:38ZengUniversity of Kufa, Faculty of NursingKufa Journal for Nursing Sciences2223-40552521-86382023-10-0113210.36321/kjns.vi20232.13328 Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity HospitalsFatima Fadel Benyian0University of Baghdad/ College of Nursing Abstract: It is important to be concerned about anxiety during pregnancy since it will influence the fetus's growth. Extreme levels of stress, sadness, or anxiety during pregnancy increase the risk of an adverse pregnancy outcome. Objectives: To Evaluate the Nulliparous pregnant women's childbirth anxiety. To find out the association between pregnant women’s anxiety with some demographical and gestational age. Methods: A descriptive design used a non-probability (purposive sample) of (200) nulliparous pregnant women to collect the data through a self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised (14) items on pregnancy-related anxiety. The study was conducted from February to July 2023. Results: Regarding age about half (50%) of pregnant women at age (20-29) years (27%) are graduated from preparatory school. More than two-thirds (67%) in the second trimester. The majority of them have planned pregnancy (81.5%). Most of them have mild anxiety (57%), and the leftovers (43%) have severe anxiety. There is no significant association between pregnant women’s childbirth anxiety with age, education, or gestational age. Conclusion: This study concluded that more than half of pregnant women have mild anxiety, and more than two-thirds have severe anxiety. Recommendations: Pregnant women need prenatal education and support regarding childbirth anxiety during routine prenatal visits. https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/13328NulliparousChildbirthAnxietyPregnancy
spellingShingle Fatima Fadel Benyian
Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
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Childbirth
Anxiety
Pregnancy
title Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
title_full Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
title_fullStr Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
title_short Evaluation of Nulliparous Women Childbirth Anxiety in Baghdad Maternity Hospitals
title_sort evaluation of nulliparous women childbirth anxiety in baghdad maternity hospitals
topic Nulliparous
Childbirth
Anxiety
Pregnancy
url https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/13328
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