Research article

CESAREAN DELIVERY AND ASSOCIATE PRE-OPERATIVE WOMEN'S FEAR AND ANXIETY DURING COVID- 19

Zeinab Ali Baraia, Elsayeda H. Nasr, RN, PhD, Safaa H Mohmed, Sahar Abd El Mohsen Mosa, Entisar Mohammed Mahmoud Abu Salem, Tahany El_sayed El_Sayed Amr.

Online First: December 27, 2022


Background: Preoperative dread and anxiety are frequent emotional responses that are acknowledged as significant issues that could have harmful effects both before and after the cesarean section. So, the study aimed to assess the preoperative anxiety and fear levels of Covid 19 among women undergoing cesarean delivery. Design: A descriptive research design. Setting: The study was conducted at the antenatal outpatient clinic at Ismailia University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sampling of 100 women undergoing cesarean delivery was selected. Tools: Data were collected using three tools including a Personal assessment sheet, the fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), and the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS). Results: The study results revealed that the majority of studied women had severe anxiety scores and high mean scores of fear 28.60 ± 5.13. Significant differences were observed between the level of FCV-19S and CDAS scores (p = 0.000 0.05). Conclusion: The majority of women undergoing cesarean delivery is experienced high and severe fear and anxiety scores of Covid-19. Recommendations: Preoperative nursing care should be focused on appropriate fear and anxiety-minimizing methods such as providing preoperative education, and increasing preoperative information. Additionally, psychological care, providing strategies and medication should be required for women undergoing cesarean delivery who develop a high level of preoperative fear and anxiety.

Keywords

Anxiety, Covid-19, Fear, Women, Cesarean surgery.