@article{article_1350903, title={Anxiety Levels and Quality of Recovery Score-15 Assesment of Women Undergoing Cesarean Section}, journal={Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi}, volume={11}, pages={1–6}, year={2025}, DOI={10.53394/akd.1350903}, author={Yücekaya, Müjge and Köner, Özge and Yeşiladalı, Mert and Arici Halici, Belfin Nur}, keywords={Cesarean Section, Anxiety Tests, Quality of Recovery}, abstract={ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study to investigate the preoperative and postoperative anxiety levels in women undergoing ceserean section and the factors affecting their postoperative quality of life. Material and Methods: One hundred twenty patients aged between 18-45, who applied to our hospital between October 2017 and March 2018 and who had undergone cesarean section were included in this study. "Quality of Recovery Score-15” (QoR-15) scale was used to evaluate the healing quality of our patients, and “ The State-Trait-Anxiety Inventory” (STAI) scale was used to evaluate the preoperative and postoperative anxiety levels of the patients. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the STAI levels of the preoperative period by age groups (p>0,05), but the average of postoperative STAI levels of the 31-35 age group was found to be significantly higher than the group aged over 35 years old (p=0,037; p <0,05). The average Quality of Recovery Score-15 scores of 31-35 age group was found to be significantly higher than the group aged 30 or below (p:0,001, p <0,01). The pain scores of the General Anesthesia group were significantly higher than the Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia group (p <0,01). Conclusions: Preoperative and postoperative anxiety had no effect on postoperative recovery score in pregnant women who had undergone elective cesarean section. In the 31-35 age group, the high levels of postoperative anxiety were attributed to high second birth rates, hence increased responsibilities to their families. However, it was concluded that this anxiety did not affect the postoperative quality of life, probably because of previously obtained neonatal care experience.}, number={1}, publisher={Akdeniz University}