• RASMITA SWAIN

Background: Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes, and maternal anxiety is a common concern, particularly among primigravida mothers. Anxiety levels are known to fluctuate across the three trimesters of pregnancy, but limited research exists regarding trimester-specific anxiety patterns in Indian settings. Objectives: This study aimed to assess and compare maternal anxiety levels among primigravida mothers in the first, second, and third trimesters at a selected hospital in Bangalore. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 primigravida mothers. Ten participants were selected from each trimester group (first, second, and third). Maternal anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and demographic data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Results: A statistically significant difference in both state and trait anxiety scores was found across trimesters (p < 0.05). Anxiety levels were highest in the third trimester, followed by the first trimester, with the second trimester exhibiting the lowest scores. Conclusion: Maternal anxiety significantly varies across pregnancy trimesters, with peak levels observed in the third trimester. These findings suggest the need for trimester-specific psychological support during antenatal care.

Maternal anxiety; Primigravida; ; Pregnant women; Anxiety levels; Demographic factors; STAI

"A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE MATERNAL ANXIETY OF PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS AMONG TRIMESTERS AT A SELECTED HOSPITAL, BANGALORE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.l1-l7, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B01.pdf

"A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE MATERNAL ANXIETY OF PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS AMONG TRIMESTERS AT A SELECTED HOSPITAL, BANGALORE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppl1-l7, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504B01.pdf