Hubungan Karakteristik Ibu Hamil Trimester III Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Dalam Menghadapi Persalinan Di Poli Kia Puskesmas Tuminting

Abstract

: Anxiety (Anxiety) is a fear that is not clear and is not supported by the circumstances. Pregnancy can be a source of anxiety stressor, Pregnancy classified into the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester. Anxiety experienced by pregnant women were divided into categories of types of pregnancy gravidity, age, and education level. The purpose of the study to determine the relationship of the characteristics of third trimester pregnant women with levels of anxiety in facing childbirth. Design research uses descriptive analytical method using a cross-sectional study design (cross-sectional study). The sample of 60 people. Analysis of the data using chi-square test (X2), the 95% significance level (α ≤ 0.05) showed the value of p= 0,017. Conclusion no relationship characteristics third trimester pregnant women with levels of anxiety in facing childbirth at Poly KIA public health of Tuminting. Advice for health care workers is expected to increase consulting services for pregnant women to be able to cope with anxiety in the face of labor