Abstract:

Objective: It is aimed to examine women's anxiety levels and stress coping techniques. Material-Method: The study was conducted with a mixed method between February-December 2018, ****. The quantitative part of the study was determined by the random sampling method, 120 women, the qualitative part was determined by the purposeful sampling method, was carried out with the participation of 21 women. In the study, the data were collected with an information form introducing women, State-Trait Anxiety Scale, and semi-structured interview form. Qualitative data were used with content analysis method, and descriptive statistics were used in quantitative data analysis. Results: The average age of the women was 37.57±10.91, educational situations university (43.3%) and high school (30.8%) graduates. In the quantitative part of the study, women trait anxiety levels were found to be high (58.3%) and mild (18.3%). The statements of women during the in-depth interview the results of the data obtained, it is presented under the subthemes of receiving treatment, sharing, alienation, crying, developing positive thinking and physical activity. The majority of these women stated that they found the techniques/techniques successful in dealing with their anxiety, others found it partially successful and unsuccessful. Conclusion: The results of this study were determined that the majority of women experienced various levels of state and trait anxiety, used multiple different methods of coping, and generally stated that they found themselves successful. It can contribute to the protection of women's health by supporting women to find and use personal techniques that they can benefit from in coping with anxiety.

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