Analysis of the Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Anxiety is one a mental health problem as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In pregnant women, anxiety has the potential to trigger changes in physical activity, nutrition and sleep of pregnant women, which in turn can affect pregnancy. In fact, many pregnant women experience anxiety psychological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the relationship between preparedness for the pandemic, knowledge about COVID-19 and family support with anxiety in pregnant women. This research is correlational design with approach cross sectional. The population of all pregnant women in kesamben village, ngajum district, malang regency. With purposive sampling technique, the inclusion criteria of pregnant women are willing to be research subjects. Exclusion can not participate in activities and is sick. The sample size is 27 people.