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This study aims to identify the impact of prenatal anxiety on pregnancy outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>MATERIALS AND METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A prospective cohort study design, utilizing a non-probability purposive sample of 300 primigravida women\u2019s data was obtained by distributing a structured, self-reported questionnaire that consisted of four parts, which included demographic data, reproductive data, a generalized anxiety disorder-7 scale, and a pregnancy outcome. This study was performed from January 2023 to March 2024. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical procedures through SPSS version 26. 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