Protocol on: Level of Anxiety and Coping Strategies Adopted by Antenatal Mothers

Abstract

Background: Anxiety symptoms in the perinatal period are frequent. Pregnancy and birth bring a slew of physiological and behavioural changes, and both mothers and fathers must contend with a slew of new obstacles. As a result, pregnancy and the postpartum period are times when women are more vulnerable to the start or return of mental illness. Objective: 1. To assess the level of anxiety among antenatal mothers  2. To assess the level of coping strategies among antenatal mothers  3. To associate the level of anxiety with selected demographic variables 4. To associate the level of coping strategies with selected demographic variables 5. To assess the correlation between the anxiety and coping strategies of antenatal mothers. Materials and Methods: A Descriptive research design study was undertaken to assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies adopted by antenatal mothers. In this study a total number of 100women who fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected. Modified anxiety rating  scale and modified coping strategies scale was developed to assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies adopted by antenatal mothers. Expected Results: This study is planned to assess the level of anxiety and adopted coping strategies by the antenatal mothers. Hence it is expected to identify the level of anxiety and adopted coping strategies which helps to understand the prevalence rate of anxiety level during third trimester of antenatal mothers. Conclusion: The conclusion will be drawn from the results.