The Relationship between Resilience and Mental Health in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eastern Iran
نویسندگان
1 Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, Operating Room Department, Faculty of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
2 PhD in Biostatistic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
3 Master of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad,
4 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
doi
10.30483/rjm.2025.254631.1424چکیده
Background: Pregnancy represents a particularly vulnerable phase in a woman's life. Evaluating resilience during this period is essential for understanding how expectant mothers adapt to potentially high-risk situations. Objective: Examining the association between resilience and mental health among pregnant women. Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis, 205 pregnant women visiting healthcare centers participated. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and the Mental Health Inventory, both of which are previously validated instruments. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 21) with descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and Pearson's correlation coefficient, adopting a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The average scores (mean ± SD) were 92.75 ± 16.36 for resilience, 55.74 ± 8.51 for psychological well-being, and 34.68 ± 9.59 for psychological distress. Analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between resilience and psychological well-being (r = 0.55, p < 0.001) and a significant negative correlation between resilience and psychological distress (r = -0.29, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Resilience acts as a protective psychological factor, significantly contributing to the mental health of pregnant women. Implementing educational programs to build resilience skills is therefore recommended for this population.
