Kubra Kalkisim, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
Ali Akdogan, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
Davut Dohman, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
Objectives: This study aims to examine the effect of COVID-19 history on pre-operative anxiety and intraoperative complications in elective cesarean section patients. Methods: A total of 200 patients undergoing elective cesarean section were divided into two groups based on COVID-19 history: Group C (n = 100, with COVID-19) and Group K (n = 100, without COVID-19). Anxiety was assessed using the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) I and II. Vital signs were monitored peroperatively. Intraoperative complications and APGAR scores were recorded. Results: Pregnant women with a history of COVID-19 had significantly higher state anxiety (STAI-1) scores than those without (p = 0.017). No significant difference in intraoperative or post-operative complications was observed between the groups. Conclusions: Anxiety levels were higher in pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean sections, especially those with a history of COVID-19. Managing increased anxiety is essential because of its potential effects on maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Keywords: Pre-operative anxiety. COVID-19. Elective cesarean section. Intraoperative complications.