欢 刘 Bao J. Chen ^* He Q. Peng ^* Hao Zhang ^* Ting Y. He ^*

• 安徽中医药大学, 合肥市, China

I am submitting our manuscript entitled "The relationship between hardiness personality and mental health of family poverty medical students in private universities in China: The mediating role of coping styles and the moderating role of gender" for consideration in your esteemed journal. This manuscript investigates the intersection of hardiness personality traits, coping styles, gender dynamics, and mental health outcomes among economically disadvantaged medical students in private universities in China. Our research aligns well with the scope of frontiers in public health, which focuses on psychological and educational research concerning marginalized or vulnerable populations, particularly in academic settings. The study addresses significant challenges faced by medical students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, highlighting the importance of resilience-building strategies and coping mechanisms in enhancing their mental well-being. We believe that our findings will contribute valuable insights to the field, offering practical implications for educational policies and psychological interventions aimed at improving the overall mental health outcomes of disadvantaged student populations in higher education. Thank you for considering our manuscript for publication in [Journal Name] . We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the scholarly discourse within your journal's scope.