Journal of Midwifery
Vol 5, No 1 (2020): Published on June 2020

THE FACTORS AFFECTING ANXIETY LEVEL OF MOTHER IN LABOR STAGE I AT EKA STIWAHYUNI KLINIC MEDAN DANAI 2019

Aprilita Lita Sitepu (Stikes Santa Elisabeth, Medan)
Anita Veronika (Stikes Santa Elisabeth, Medan)
Ermawaty Arisandi Siallagan (Stikes Santa Elisabeth, Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Feb 2021

Abstract

The psychological problem felt by the mother during labor is anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling disorder characterized by feelings of fear and deep concern. Pregnant women who experience labor anxiety have a high risk of labor complications, namely preeclampsia and prolonged labor. This study aims to determine the factors influencing the anxiety level of 1st time maternity at Eka Sriwahyuni Clinic Medan Denai 2019. This study is a descriptive correlation study with a cross sectional approach. The populations are all 1st time maternity mothers who come to Eka Sriwahyuni Clinic in March-May 2019. The sample size is 21 respondents who are determined using the accidental sampling method. This study uses primary data and then processed with IBM SPSS Statistics 20 for Windows computer programs and presented in the form of an open table. Of the 21 respondents, the majority of respondents have moderate anxiety levels. Based on the results of the study, it is found that out of the 4 variables studied, only the knowledge variable could prove a significant relationship with the level of anxiety of the first childbearing mother labor.

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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 ...