Assessment of Anxiety Among Pregnant Mothers

Objectives: we aimed to assess anxiety in pregnant women. we also investigated the probably associated factors in anxiety in pregnant women. methods: this research is a descriptive correlational study. the samples (209 pregnant women) were recruited by non-probability (purposive) sampling, and the study instrument consisted of the hamilton anxiety rating scale and interviews with mothers. the obtained data were analyzed by spss softwer, version 25. results: most respondents were 17-26 years old, and around half were satisfied with their income. studies show a significant positive correlation between anxiety and gestational age, watching tv, sleeping, and drinking tea. discussion: anxiety increased with mothers working and with mothers with low socioeconomic status. about 26.3% of pregnant mothers had severe anxiety. some habits like drinking tea, sleeping, and watching tv increase when anxiety increases.