Effect of mother's age on anxiety level prior to double test

Effect of Mother's Age on Anxiety Level prior to Double Test Objective: The objective of the research is to determine the affect of mother's age on anxiety level prior to double test. Materials and Method: This research, which is designed as correlational and descriptive, was conducted with 232 pregnancies who are admitted to undergo double test in the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic of a university hospital between 8 August 2014 and 13 January 2017. State Anxiety Scale in the collection of data and Personal Identification form has been used. As we analysed data, we used Pearson Correlation and Cronbach alpha reliability analysis test. Findings: We found that the average age of the pregnant women, who participated to the research, was 27.35±6.42, that 15.9% of the same were aged between 15 and 19, that 65.9 of the same were aged between 20 and 34, and that 18.9% of the same were included to the age group of ≥35. It is determined that there is a moderate level significant correlation between the points of age and State Anxiety Scale (DKÖ) (r=0.572) (p<0.001). It is determined that the State Anxiety Scale point average of pregnant women included to the age group of ≥35 is significantly higher than the State Anxiety Scale point average of pregnant women aged between 15-19 and 20-34 (p<0.05). Conclusion: It is determined that the anxiety level increases as the age of pregnant women, who are admitted to undergo double test, increases. In this context, by health professionals prenatal screening test for pre-assessment, training and consultancy services entire the age factor to be taken into consideration and initiatives aimed at reducing the level of anxiety that may occur in this direction it is recommended that it be planned.