Psychological Impact and Coping Strategies of Frontline Medical Staff in Hunan Between January and March 2020 During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) in Hubei, China

Throughout China, during the recent epidemic in Hubei province, frontline medical staff have been
responsible for tracing contacts of patients infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19). This
study aimed to investigate the psychological impact and coping strategies of frontline medical staff
in Hunan province, adjacent to Hubei province, during the COVID‑19 outbreak between January and
March 2020.