Background and aim COVID-19 outbreak occurred in Wuhan, China in
December 2019, and caused a worldwide crisis by becoming a pandemic in a
short time. This study intends to address the COVID-19 pandemic process
with specific regard to pregnant women, aiming to determine their
state-trait anxiety levels. Methods The study has a quantitative design.
Ethical permissions were obtained, data were collected digitally, and
power analysis was performed for sample size. The sample size was
calculated as 656 pregnant women. In the collection of the data, the
Personal Information Form, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
were used. Results In our study, the majority of pregnant women (86.3%)
were concerned about the pandemic process, with more than half thinking
that their pregnancy (62.9%) and delivery processes would be affected
(66.2%). In the meantime, 60.2% of the pregnant women postponed their
health checks and they indicated being most concerned about their babies
(57.1%). In 51.2% of the pregnant women, the state anxiety levels were
low, and 89.8% of the trait anxiety levels were moderate. Conclusion In
crisis periods like the pandemic, pregnant women are among the priority
groups. Screening, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of
affective disorders in the prenatal period are important for maternal
and fetal health. Keywords: COVID-19, pregnant, anxiety
Anxiety and Death Anxiety Levels of Nurses in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Affecting Factors