Mashhad Razavi Hospital Razavi Journal of Medicine 3115-753X 14 2 2026 04 01 The Relationship between Resilience and Mental Health in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eastern Iran 46 53 118616 10.30483/rjm.2025.254631.1424 EN Hamideh Yazdimoghaddam Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, Operating Room Department, Faculty of Paramedics, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran Mahbubeh Abdollahi PhD in Biostatistic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Elahe Jesmani Master of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad, Fatemeh Zahra Karimi Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran Journal Article 2025 08 22 <strong>Background:</strong> 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.<br> <br><strong>Objective: </strong>Examining the association between resilience and mental health among pregnant women.<br> <br><strong>Methods: </strong>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.<br> <br><strong>Results:</strong> 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).<br> <br><strong>Conclusion:</strong> 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. https://journal.razavihospital.ir/article_118616_286face921923c2b81566a8e6a96f265.pdf