Childbirth, whether through vaginal delivery or Cesarean section (CS), is a significant event often accompanied by psychological challenges such as anxiety, particularly among women undergoing CS. This quantitative study aimed to explore the correlation between spousal support and anxiety levels in 40 first-time CS candidates. Using purposive sampling, this research employed the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and the Spousal Support Questionnaire as measurement tools. The majority of respondents were aged 26-35 years (80%), in their third trimester of pregnancy (100%), primigravida (80%), and presented with indications for CS (65%). All respondents reported receiving supportive spousal support during their pregnancy. The study revealed that 70% of mothers experienced mild anxiety, with only 5% reporting moderate anxiety. Statistical analysis using the Spearman rank test demonstrated a significant relationship between spousal support and anxiety levels among first-time CS candidates (p = 0.034, p < 0.05). This suggests that higher levels of spousal support correlate with lower anxiety levels in expectant mothers undergoing CS. The findings underscore the importance of spousal support during pregnancy and childbirth, highlighting the need for partners to accompany and provide emotional support to mitigate anxiety. Future research should explore additional factors influencing anxiety and consider interventions to enhance support mechanisms for expectant mothers undergoing CS.

Breast cancer is a cancer with a high mortality rate that primarily affects women. This disease can affect self-efficacy and quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and the quality of life of breast cancer patients at SMC Telogorejo Hospital. This is quantitative research with a correlational approach. The purposive sampling technique was used in this study to sample 42 respondents. The study's results showed that most of the people who responded were between the ages of 46 and 55 (50.0%), had at least a high school diploma (47.6%), worked as housekeepers (47.6%), were married (90.5%), and had been through chemotherapy at least six times. Of those people, 39 (92.9%) had high self-efficacy and 36 (85.7%) had good quality of life. The Spearman test rank showed that there is no relationship between self-efficacy and quality of life in breast cancer patients (p-value = 0.077). Future researchers should consider expanding the scope of their research to enhance its quality by developing, adding variables, and conducting thorough analyses.