The relationship between mental health and perceived social support with the post traumatic growth model through the mediating role of coping strategies in COVID-19 recovered patients

Background and aims: Post-traumatic growth refers to the positive psychological changes experienced after an incident. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is seen as a traumatic incident that impacts many aspects of person's life. The present study aimed investigate association between perceived social support mental health with post-traumatic model through mediating role coping strategies in COVID-19 recovered patients. Methods: This was conducted using path analysis method from correlation matrix. research population included all patients Golestan Province. Using convenience sampling method, 300 who were selected. instruments Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, General Health Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Ways Coping Questionnaire. data analyzed structural equation modeling (SEM) SPSS AMOS software version 25. Results: findings revealed suggested fit data. relationship growth, support, problem-focused significant (P<0.01). relations significant. had negative emotion-focused Furthermore, not Conclusion: Mental health, play essential patients' growth. As result, they might be helpful minimizing impact COVID-19.