DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i04.007

Pages: 467-472

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are some of the most significant, exciting and scary experiences that a woman will experience in her lifetime. Any stress and emotional changes during pregnancy can have long-term adverse effect on herself and her child, and it may interfere with mother-infant attachment and child development. Anxiety can occur at any time during pregnancy, or it may first appear after delivery. Aims:1. To assess stress and anxiety among primigravida mothers. 2. To correlate stress and anxiety scores of primigravida mothers. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of tailored nursing intervention by comparing pre- and post-test scores. 4. To associate pre-test levels of stress and anxiety with selected socio-demographic and obstetrical variables. Methods and Material: Data were collected using Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale and Generalised Anxiety Scale. Analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean percentage distribution, paired “t” test, and chi-square test. Results: Pre-test findings revealed that 74% of mothers had high stress and 26% moderate stress, with none reporting low stress. Post-intervention, 86% showed moderate stress, 12% high stress, and 2% low stress. For anxiety, 82% initially had mild anxiety, 14% severe, and 4% moderate, with no minimal level. After the intervention, 60% had moderate anxiety, 38% mild, and 2% severe, with none minimal. Conclusions: The study demonstrated that tailored nursing intervention was effective in reducing stress and anxiety among primigravida mothers. It highlights the importance of structured, cost-effective, and evidence-based strategies in maternal care.