Analysis of the anxiety level in high risk pregnancy based on the Beck Anxiety Inventory

Abstract Objectives: to analyze the level of anxiety in high risk pregnant women admitted maternity ward Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley (HULW) Federal University Paraíba. Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study quantitative character, with a sample composed 100 diagnosed as interned at HULW. Data collection was performed using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), used assess patient is and existing symptoms. For statistical analysis, Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis Spearman correlation tests were used, considering p<0.05. Results: it observed that 68% have moderate anxiety, heat, fear worst happening, faster heartbeat, emotional instability nervousness listed most common The presence anxious condition independent maternal age, marital status or parity, however gestational trimester, history abortions length hospital stay identified factors for anxiety. Conclusion: diagnosis hospitalized HULW presented thus identifying need multiprofessional support network, such family assistance.