Abstract:

Objective: This study was conducted to determine primiparous pregnant women’s adaptation to pregnancy, anxiety levels, and affecting factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 136 primiparous pregnant women in the second and third trimesters at the obstetrics policlinic of the state hospital in Turkey. The data for the study were collected through the “Personal Information Form,” the “Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ),” and the “State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI; SAI-TAI).” Results: The average age of the participating pregnant women was 24.79 ± 5.04 years. The participants’ total SAI, TAI, and PSEQ mean scores were found to be 38.53 ± 7.69, 42.38 ± 7.95, and 135.95 ± 25.43, respectively. The most important variables determining the participating pregnant women’s adaptation to pregnancy were found to be TAI and SAI levels (β = 0,347, P < 0.001; β = 0,256, P = 0.001 respectively), participation in the childbirth preparation classes (β = 0,202, P = 0.004), and the longest place of residence (β = -0,195, P <0.004) Conclusion: The primiparous pregnant women adapted to their pregnancy, and they suffered from anxiety during the antenatal period. Anxiety experienced during this period was the most important determinant of the woman’s adaptation to pregnancy.

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