Razavi Journal of Medicine

Razavi Journal of Medicine

The Relationship between Resilience and Mental Health in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eastern Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
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
5 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
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.
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Acknowledgements: The authors extend their sincere gratitude to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran, for its support.

 

Availability of data and materials: The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

 

Conflicts of interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

 

Consent for publication: Not applicable.

 

Ethics approval and consent to participate: This research was approved by the Ethics Committee of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (ethics code: IR.MUMS.NURSE.REC.1400.059). This study was conducted following the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from study participants.

 

Financial disclosure: No financial support was received for this study.

 

Author contributions: Yazdimoghaddam H and Karimi FZ: Conceptualization and designed the study and directed its implementation, including quality assurance and control, and review and editing assisted in the interpretation of data and critically reviewed the manuscript. Abdollahi M: Assisted in the interpretation of data, review, and editing. Karimi FZ and Jesmani E: Literature search, Data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data. Critical revision of the manuscript: All authors.

 

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