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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2014.18.3.077

Stress in pregnant women and the effect of cesarean delivery on anxiety and subjective anxiety statuses  

Shim, Chung-Sin (Department of Nursing, Chosun College of Nursing)
Chong, Ji-Yon (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Howon University)
Bae, Sang-Yeol (Department of Health & Medical Administration, Chosun College of Science & Technology)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.18, no.3, 2014 , pp. 77-90 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was a descriptive survey research that aimed to investigate the stress level of pregnant women and subsequent effect of emergency cesarean delivery on anxiety and subjective anxiety statuses. Methods: The study samples were 233, including 109 emergency cesarean delivery and 124 normal vaginal deliveries between May 1, 2014, and August 26, 2014, in the Gwangju Metropolitan City. Results: None of the results showed any significant statistical difference in psychological stress between emergency cesarean delivery during mid-pregnancy and normal vaginal delivery (t = 1.784, p = .076). Emergency cesarean delivery has a significantly high level of anxiety (t = 10.849, p < .001) and subjective anxiety statuses (t = 13.294, p < .001) compared with normal vaginal delivery. Conclusion: A prenatal education program for stress and anxiety from emergency cesarean delivery needs to be developed for more effective stress management.
Keywords
Emergency cesarean delivery; Normal vaginal delivery; Stress; Anxiety;
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