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Kubra Kalkisim1, Ali Akdogan1, Davut Dohman1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.
Objectives:
This study aims to examine the effect of COVID-19 history on pre-operative anxiety and intraoperative complications in elective cesarean section patients.
Methods:
A total of 200 patients undergoing elective cesarean section were divided into two groups based on COVID-19 history: Group C (n = 100, with COVID-19) and Group K (n = 100, without COVID-19). Anxiety was assessed using the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) I and II. Vital signs were monitored peroperatively. Intraoperative complications and APGAR scores were recorded.
Results:
Pregnant women with a history of COVID-19 had significantly higher state anxiety (STAI-1) scores than those without (p = 0.017). No significant difference in intraoperative or post-operative complications was observed between the groups.
Conclusions:
Anxiety levels were higher in pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean sections, especially those with a history of COVID-19. Managing increased anxiety is essential because of its potential effects on maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
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