Psychological outcomes, coping responses, and posttraumatic growth among health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Southern Turkey: A cross-sectional study from the initial phase of the pandemic.

This study provides a critical snapshot of HCWs' psychological state during the earliest and most chaotic stage of the pandemic. The co-occurrence of distress and posttraumatic growth suggests a complex response to trauma. The prominence of passive coping strategies may contribute to long-term psychological sequelae, such as burnout. These findings highlight the urgent need for early institutional interventions that promote adaptive coping and support personal growth during public health emergencies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).