Effects of sociodemographic factors and maternal anxiety on preoperative anxiety in children

Objective To investigate the effects of sociodemographic factors and maternal anxiety levels on behaviour in children undergoing surgery. Methods This study included children aged 3–12 years who were scheduled for surgery, and their respective mothers. Each mother completed a questionnaire concerning sociodemographic and economic characteristics. Maternal anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form Tx-1, following...