Published online Apr 19, 2023. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i4.171
Peer-review started: December 29, 2022
First decision: January 17, 2023
Revised: January 22, 2023
Accepted: March 21, 2023
Article in press: March 21, 2023
Published online: April 19, 2023
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the mental health of individuals. There is a controversial relationship between perceived social support and post-traumatic growth (PTG).
There are few studies that show the relationship between perceived social support and PTG in COVID-19 patients.
To examine the relationship between the level of social support perceived and PTG.
This descriptive study was carried out between August and September 2022 with patients who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 and who were discharged at least 3 mo prior to the beginning of the study. The study was completed by 196 patients. Study data were collected face-to-face using a personal information form, multidimensional scale of perceived social support and PTG inventory.
It was found that patients had a good level of perceived social support and a moderate level of PTG.
Perceived social support positively affects PTG.
Further research is needed to confirm these results. In the future, mental health specialists should evaluate individuals for PTG.