Pregnancy and Anxiety in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Web-Based Study

Background: Anxiety during pregnancy can be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of the pregnant woman. Pregnant women may experience some concerns about the pregnancy and delivery process. Aim: This study was conducted to compare risk factors and anxiety outcomes in primigravidas with and without COVID-19(+) during pregnancy. Methodology: The research designed in a cross-section and comparative type; In Turkey, it was carried out between 1 February date April 1, 2021. 544 pregnant women (97 of whom were COVID-19(+); 447 of whom were COVID-19(-)) participated in the study. Results: Of the pregnant women in this study, 17.8% were found to have diagnosed with COVID-19(+). It was determined that the mean pregnancy anxiety scores of women with COVID-19(+) were significantly higher (p