THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUSBAND'S SUPPORT AND THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY EXPERIENCED BY PREGNANT WOMEN AT THE ATIKAH CLINIC, PANYABUNGAN DISTRICT, MANDAILIN G NATAL REGENCY YEAR 2025

Abstract

Pregnancy is a phase of life accompanied by physical and psychological
changes, making pregnant women susceptible to anxiety. One important factor
influencing the level of anxiety of pregnant women is the support of their
husbands, both emotional, physical, and psychological. Less than optimal
support can increase anxiety and negatively impact the health of the mother
and fetus. This study aims to analyze the relationship between husband's
support and the level of anxiety of pregnant women. This study used a
quantitative design with a correlational approach. The study population was
pregnant women in the second and third trimesters who checked their
pregnancies at the Atikah clinic. A sample of 50 pregnant women was selected
using a random sampling technique. The research instruments were a
husband's support questionnaire covering emotional, physical, and
psychological support, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to measure the
level of anxiety of pregnant women. Data analysis was performed univariately
and bivariately using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that the majority
of respondents received insufficient support from their husbands (60.0%), and
the majority of pregnant women experienced moderate levels of anxiety
(54.0%). The results of the bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship
between husband's support and the level of anxiety of pregnant women (p =
0.003; p < 0.05). Pregnant women who receive good husband support tend to
have mild anxiety levels, while those with less husband support are more likely
to experience moderate to severe anxiety. The study's conclusions indicate that
husband support plays a significant role in reducing maternal anxiety levels.
Therefore, increasing husbands' involvement through education and support
during pregnancy is necessary as a promotional and preventive measure to
maintain the mental health of pregnant women.