Association Between Covid-19 Knowledge and Anxiety Among Late-Term Pregnant Women

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Noviana Jihan Paramita
Sri Lestari Dwi Astuti
Siti Handayani

Abstract

Background: Pregnant women are vulnerable to infections, including Covid-19, and the lack of effective health services can contribute to psychological distress, particularly anxiety. This anxiety is often due to misinformation and insufficient knowledge about Covid-19 prevention. To examine the relationship between Covid-19 prevention knowledge and anxiety levels in pregnant women during the 3rd trimester.


Method: This correlational study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 43 pregnant women were selected using total sampling. Data were collected using the Covid-19 knowledge questionnaire and the modified Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, specifically designed for the Covid-19 pandemic.


Results: A significant relationship was found between Covid-19 prevention knowledge and anxiety levels in the 3rd trimester (p-value = 0.017).


Conclusion: Higher knowledge of Covid-19 prevention is associated with lower anxiety levels in pregnant women during the 3rd trimester. Nurses play a key role in providing accurate information to reduce anxiety.

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Paramita, N. J. ., Astuti, S. L. D. ., & Handayani, S. . (2025). Association Between Covid-19 Knowledge and Anxiety Among Late-Term Pregnant Women. Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan, 12(2), 105–111. https://doi.org/10.37341/interest.v12i2.719
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