The present study aimed to assess anxiety level of spouses during labour in selected hospital at Gwalior. Objectives were: To assess the anxiety level of spouses during labour. To co-relate the anxiety level of spouses with sociodemographic variables. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was based on Betty Newman’s System model (1982) which emphasized spouse as a core system and the stressors influencing the spouse. A Non Experimental descriptive approach was adopted. The total sample (N=90) who fulfilled the selection criteria were taken. Purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. Data collected through structured interview technique. Two Anxiety scale modified by the investigator was used along with the sociodemographic data. Content validity of the tools was established by experts in the field of Psychiatric Nursing and Psychology. The reliability of tool was established and was found reliable for the study. Data collected were analyzed and interpreted in terms of objectives of the study by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Major findings:  Significant relationship of anxiety with age, years of married life, number of children, monthly income and with number of abortions was found.  Age, years of married life, number of children, monthly income with anxiety found negative corelation and number of abortion with anxiety showed positive co-relation. Based on these findings recommendations were given for future research. 

Keywords: Anxiety level; Socio-demographic variables; Purposive sampling technique.