Factors Associated with Anxiety Levels in Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

Abstract

Pregnant women are more prone to mental health problems because they experience changes that affect their mental health at various stages. Anxiety in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, if not treated immediately, can result in various adverse effects for their pregnancy, both for the mother herself and for the fetus she is carrying. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between age, gravida status, occupation, and education with anxiety levels in pregnant women in the third trimester. This type of research is descriptive analytical with the approach used is cross sectional. The sampling technique in this study was Total Sampling and a sample size of 47 people was obtained. Data were collected using a demographic data questionnaire and a Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) anxiety level questionnaire. The bivariate analysis used was the Chi-Square test. The results of this study were that there was no relationship between age, gravida status, occupation, and education and anxiety levels in pregnant women in the third trimester. The results of this research are expected to be used as a reference and contribute to the development of science.