The Relationship Between Social Media Information Exposure and Anxiety Levels Among Pregnant Women at Neneng Mahfuzah Independent Midwifery Practice
Keywords:
Anxiety, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Pregnant Women, Social MediaAbstract
Background : The rapid growth of social media has transformed the way pregnant women obtain information regarding pregnancy and childbirth. Although social media facilitates access to health information, excessive exposure to unverified content may contribute to increased anxiety during pregnancy. Understanding this relationship is essential to improve antenatal care that addresses maternal mental health. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between social media information exposure and anxiety levels among pregnant women at PMB Neneng Mahfuzah. Methods : A quantitative study with an analytical observational cross-sectional design was conducted involving 60 pregnant women selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering respondents' characteristics, social media information exposure, and anxiety levels measured with a validated and reliable instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test with a significance level of 95% (α = 0.05). Results : The findings revealed that 46.7% of respondents had high exposure to social media information, while 45.0% experienced moderate anxiety. Bivariate analysis demonstrated a statistically significant relationship between social media information exposure and anxiety levels among pregnant women (χ² = 18.72; p = 0.001). Pregnant women with higher exposure to social media information tended to experience higher levels of anxiety than those with lower exposure. Conclusion : Social media information exposure was significantly associated with anxiety levels among pregnant women at PMB Neneng Mahfuzah.
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