To Assess the Level of Anxiety and Coping Strategies Adopted by Antenatal Mothers

Background: Premature birth, a higher risk of developing hypertension and preeclampsia, and an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth have all been linked to general prenatal stress, according to numerous research. The link between pregnancy-related anxiety and negative pregnancy outcomes is well-established. Anxiety disorders are seen in 10% and 25% of pregnant women in industrialised and developing nations, respectively.

Objective of the Study: 1.To assess the level of anxiety among antenatal mothers. 2. To assess the level of coping strategies among antenatal mothers, 3. To correlate anxiety and coping strategy of antenatal mothers. 4. To associate anxiety and coping strategy among antenatal mothers with demographic variables.

Materials and Methods: A Descriptive research design study was undertaken to assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies adopted by antenatal mothers. In this study a total number of 100women who fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected. Modified anxiety rating scale and modified coping strategies scale was used.

Results: This study conclude that 3% antenatal mothers have mild severity, 82% antenatal mothers have the moderate severity of anxiety and 15% antenatal mother have the moderate to severe severity. It means maximum antenatal mother have the moderate severity of anxiety.

Conclusion: There is negative correlation was found between coping strategy and anxiety score of antenatal mothers.