Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Tingkat Kecemasan pada Pasien Preoperasi Sectio Caesarea di Rumah Sakit Swasta di Kota Palembang

Background: Cesarean section is a major surgical procedure that often causes
anxiety in mothers before undergoing surgery. Family support is one of the
important factors that may influence the psychological condition of patients during
the preoperative period.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between family support
and anxiety levels in preoperative cesarean section patients at a private hospital in
Palembang City.
Methods: This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The
sample consisted of 36 preoperative cesarean section patients selected using a
consecutive sampling technique. The instruments used were a family support
questionnaire and the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale
(APAIS). Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the
Spearman’s Rho test.
Results: The results showed that most respondents were in the early middle
adulthood age group (26–35 years) (58.3%), had a senior high school education
level (58.3%), and were mostly multiparous (58.3%). Most respondents
experienced severe anxiety (38.9%), while family support was mostly at a moderate
level (47.2%). The Spearman’s Rho test showed a correlation coefficient of 0.652
with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a strong and significant relationship
between family support and anxiety levels.
Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a significant and strong relationship between
family support and anxiety levels in preoperative cesarean section patients.
Keywords: family support, anxiety, preoperative, cesarean section