Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition
Open Access
ISSN: 2472-1182
ISSN: 2472-1182
Raksha G
Chutkara College of Nursing,
Punjab
India
Research Article
An Exploratory Study to Assess the Factors Causing Anxiety among Primigravida Planned for Normal Vaginal Delivery and Caesarean Section Admitted at Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala, Punjab
Author(s): Raksha G, Anjali T and Kirna T
Raksha G, Anjali T and Kirna T
Background of the study: Primigravida mothers are those who conceived for the first time. Thus, they need extra care and special attention, acceptance of their behavior, sincere praise and encouragement and protection which will ease them aiding to a healthy outcome. Tension and stress resulting from pregnancy crisis and labor increase when the mother is hospitalized, which is associated with stressful situations and factors that affect pain perception during labor ultimately leading to increased anxiety. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors causing anxiety among primigravida planned for normal vaginal delivery and caesarean section.
Objective: To assess the level of anxiety among primigravida planned for NVD and Caesarean section. To compare the anxiety level among primigravida planned for NVD and Caesarean section. To asses.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2472-1182.1000122