Anxiety Status among cesarean section pregnant women and associated factors at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital in 2025

Abstract

Objective: To describe the anxiety status of cesarean section pregnant women and identify associated factors at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital in 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 248 pregnant women scheduled for cesarean section at the Obstetrics Department of Vinmec Times City Hospital. Anxiety levels were assessed using medical records and the STAI-T (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, with frequency tables and percentage descriptions. The Chi-square test was used to analyze related factors. Results: The average age was 31.88 ± 4.14 years. Nearly 90% of participants worked as office staff or civil servants. The majority were married and lived close to their husbands (96.8%). About 90.7% had reached at least 38 weeks of pregnancy; 42.7% were pregnant for the first time, and 57.3% had been pregnant more than once. The prevalence of anxiety among participants was 10.1%. Factors associated with anxiety included living with extended family, having one or more children, family gender preference, unwanted changes, and the relationship with in-laws. Conclusion: The rate of anxiety before cesarean section was 10.1%. There were associations between maternal anxiety before delivery and factors such as living arrangements, number of children, family gender expectations, unwanted changes, and relationships with parents-in-law.