A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY AMONG PATIENT’S UNDERGOING SURGERIES AT SELECTED HOSPITALS IN LUCKNOW UTTAR PRADESH IN VIEW OF PROVIDING AN INFORMATION BOOKLET

Author Name: 1. Libin Babu, 2. Shabih Zehra , 3. Pathak Grishma , 4. Ghosh Deepika, 5. Prajapati Shruti, 6. Sharma Priyanashi, 7. Verma Priya, 8. Singh Aarti, 9. Kumari Preeti

Volume/Issue: 05/05

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2024-89914932/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Associate professor, Era University, Lucknow, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Era University, Lucknow, India.
3. – 7.   B.Sc. IV^th Year Student, Era College of Nursing Era University , Lucknow, India.

ABSTRACT

1. Statement: A study was conducted to assess the level of anxiety among patients undergoing surgeries at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kursi Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of developing an Information booklet to address the issue.2. Introduction: Preoperative anxiety is a common psychological response experienced by patients awaiting surgery. It manifests through feelings of uneasiness, fear, and stress, which can lead to adverse physiological effects. This study aimed to understand the prevalence and intensity of preoperative anxiety and identify its associations with demographic factors.3. Objectives: - To evaluate the level of anxiety among patients undergoing surgeries.- To examine the association between anxiety levels and selected demographic variables.4. Research Methodology: The study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional research design. A sample of 50 preoperative patients was selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique at St. Mary’s Hospital. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic variables and anxiety-related questions. The anxiety levels were measured using a scoring system, and statistical tools were applied to analyze associations between anxiety and demographic factors. 5. Results: The findings revealed that 42% of patients experienced mild anxiety, 52% experienced moderate anxiety, and 3% had severe anxiety. There was no significant association between anxiety and gender or occupation. However, age and educational status were found to have significant associations with anxiety levels. This study underscores the importance of addressing preoperative anxiety through information booklet and intervention programs.

Key words: Anxiety, Patient’s, Surgeries