STAI Reveals: Maternal Anxiety in Elective Caesarean Deliveries

doi:10.5281/zenodo.15751454

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research

2025, Volume-6, Issue-3 doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15751454

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STAI Reveals: Maternal Anxiety in Elective Caesarean Deliveries

Megha Agarwal

Anita Simlot

Sabiya Mansoori

Aastha Jain

Sunita Hemani

Ankita Meena

Manisha Vaishnav

Akshita Agarwal

DOI : 10.5281/zenodo.15751454

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June 25, 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to assess maternal anxiety and in women undergoing elective caesarean delivery using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) score. A total of 400 pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, were included in this descriptive observational study. The STAI-S questionnaire was administered two hours before the procedure to assess anxiety levels. Women with severe comorbidities, psychiatric or psychological problems, those on psychotropic drugs, and those carrying a fetus with congenital anomalies were excluded. The results indicated that 74.25% of women experienced significant anxiety (STAI-S score > 40). This study highlights the importance of preoperative counselling and targeted interventions to reduce maternal anxiety and improve psychological well-being in women undergoing elective caesarean sections.

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