Journal of Midwifery
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): Published on June 2024

Economic status and anxiety level in third trimester of pregnant women in facing normal labor: A cross-sectional study

Sukmanawati, Dera (Unknown)
Yuliani, Eris (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2024

Abstract

The process of pregnancy and childbirth is a natural thing for a woman, but before the delivery process, a mother often feels anxiety. One of the factors that influence anxiety during pregnancy is economic status. This study aims to analyze the relationship between economic status and the level of anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester in the face of normal delivery in the Work Area of Sodonghilir Health Center, Tasikmalaya Regency in 2022. This type of research is quantitative with observational analytic methods and a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was 37 third-trimester pregnant women, obtained by accidental sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Bivariate analysis using spearman rank statistical test. The results of the univariate analysis showed that most of the economic status of pregnant women in the third trimester, including the upper class, was 64.9%. The anxiety level of pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy mostly experienced mild anxiety, namely 54.1%. the results of the bivariate test obtained a p-value 0,000 which mean there is a relationship between economic status and the level of anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester of childbirth. It is recommended for the Sodonghilir Health Center improve health services, especially for pregnant women in the third trimester by providing information communication and education regarding childbirth preparation so that it can reduce anxiety in maternity mothers

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jom

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Midwifery (JoM) is a scientific periodical/journal maintained by Undergraduate Program of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia. This journal provides a venue for the publication of research relevant to midwives, midwifery practice and education. It ...