Identification of Health Needs in Ukrainian Refugees Seen in a Primary Care Facility in Tenerife, Spain

Nursing Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1), С. 27 - 27

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Background: Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict between Russia and Ukraine may face significant challenges to their physical, psycho-emotional, social, spiritual wellbeing. Aim: To identify health needs of seen in primary care facilities Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were obtained through a descriptive analysis records, while qualitative collected via focus group interviews thematic testimonies. Results: The sample comprised 59 individuals (45.4% all patients seen). Eight participants from five family groups took part group. typical profile refugee Islands is female (79.7%), relatively young, with high socio-cultural background, generally good health, travelling alone or her minor children. main reasons for consultation routine check-ups control blood tests. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses indicated need psycho-emotional care, most prevalent being Risk Relocation Stress Syndrome (27.1%); Interrupted Family Processes, Disturbed sleep pattern, Impaired Resilience (13.6% each); Anxiety (11.9%). Participants rated healthcare system positively, but language barriers long waiting times access specific services noted as limitations. social demands include seeking employment, learning language, increasing support among Ukrainians themselves. Conclusions: This study underscores tailored approach considering unique circumstances needs. Early provision information about available protocols can facilitate access, manage expectations, aid decision-making.

Язык: Английский

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Stress, resilience, and coping resources in the context of war, terror, and migration

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 57, С. 101393 - 101393

Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024

Within the transactional framework of stress, resilience may be conceptualized as a dynamic process wherein individuals, when confronted with adversity, utilize both internal and external coping resources. This article focuses on two resources, namely self-efficacy social support, examining their roles in context war, terrorism, forced migration. These resources are perceived protective factors capable mitigating impact adversity aiding recovery from traumatic experiences. They facilitate individuals reshaping perspectives engaging cognitive restructuring integral components process, ultimately leading to rebound or even development higher levels functioning post trauma. When scrutinizing trajectories over time, distinct mechanisms come fore. A causation model posits positive effect outcomes, while an erosion elucidates wear tear that ongoing inflict upon these In exploring interplay between support within diverse emerge. include enabling effect, where enhances self-efficacy, cultivation contributes robust networks.

Язык: Английский

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The effects of internal displacement on the host border regions (case study of the Lviv Region of Ukraine)

Europa XXI, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 45

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

The study objective is to analyse the effect of flow internally displaced persons (IDPs) on development Lviv Oblast – largest region Ukraine bordering EU. article was based available statistical data (most in under martial law not made public), from sociological research international organisations, and other official public sources information. results suggest that has become main Ukrainian transit route refugees across border, as well one oblasts accepting IDPs. At least 5 million people have passed oblast transit, number IDPs reached its maximum period May-June 2022. Most arrived city Lviv, large cities, recreation tourist centres. had a positive sectors housing construction tourism oblast, contributed an increase budget income separate territorial hromadas. Approximately 230 enterprises also been relocated oblast. are planning or expect return their former place residence, although with each month war duration, share integrating local communities permanently remain territory increases. In spatial terms, considerably exceeded level urbanisation accelerated urban agglomeration. future perspective it may contribute disproportions between cities better developed hromadas around mountain pre-montane towns hand, depressive east south-east other.

Язык: Английский

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Mental health services during the war in Ukraine: 2-years follow up study

International Journal of Mental Health Systems, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

Chronic war exposure causes resource shortages, disrupts care for existing health issues, and heavily impacts mental health, increasing the risk of trauma-related psychiatric disorders. Using longitudinal data collected from hospitals across Ukraine between January 2022 May 2024, we aimed to evaluate functioning role these institutions in delivering during ongoing war. We conducted a second follow-up nationwide study Ukrainian inpatient facilities Russian invasion that began February 2022. Responses were obtained heads 34 facilities. This paper focuses on 25 participated all three consecutive surveys, representing 41% Ukraine. Information hospitalizations, as well number, displacement, injuries staff April was gathered compared with findings previous surveys. The number hospitalizations increased two years after onset full-scale both pre-war period six months (433.4 2022, 397.5 552.0 2024 per month, respectively). average proportions attributed psychological trauma waves 12.2% (January 2022), 13.5% (April 17.3% 2024), differences not reaching statistical significance. psychiatrists, social workers, junior nurses facility declined steadily over period. As 21.7% medical workers surveyed had been displaced, 0.5% sustained injuries. into has risen, exceeding levels those recorded invasion. While related have increased, their proportion remained relatively stable, indicating demand care.

Язык: Английский

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The Roles of Leisure in Trauma Coping Among Ukrainian War Refugees in Poland

Leisure Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 29

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Язык: Английский

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“Will you need this health at all? Will you be alive?”: using the bioecological model of mass trauma to understand HIV care experiences during the war in Ukraine

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 27(S3)

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Abstract Introduction Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has severely impacted the healthcare system, including provision HIV care. The ongoing war is a human‐caused mass trauma, severe ecological and psychosocial disruption that greatly exceeds coping capacity community. bioecological model trauma builds on Bronfenbrenner's concept interaction between nested systems to argue social context determines impact life events individual how an responds. This paper uses explore aggression against HIV‐positive people who use drugs Ukraine, particularly vulnerable population may be negatively affected by disruptions networks, infrastructure economic conditions caused trauma. Methods Data were collected September November 2022. A convenience sample 18 recruited from community organizations work with living HIV, drug treatment programmes, clinics through direct recruitment participant referral. total nine men women recruited; age ranged 33 62 years old (mean = 46.44). Participants completed single interview explored had their daily lives access care other medical services; relationships providers workers; medication access, supply adherence. analysed using Framework Method for thematic analysis. Results profound social, emotional financial support networks participants. Changes coupled limited job opportunities rising prices, intensified difficulties Relocating different regions staying at somebody else's home, losing connections workers adherence created lengthy gaps. also experienced decreased antiretroviral therapy, concerns about accessing opioid disorder, overwhelming fears associated war, which overshadowed HIV‐related health Conclusions Our analysis reveals complex access. Maintaining competent will essential amid war.

Язык: Английский

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The Stability of Mental Health During War: Survey Data from Ukraine

Journal of Loss and Trauma, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Март 15, 2024

Identifying psychological resources that can protect against the impact of war on mental health is an important endeavor. The aim this study was to determine stability correlations between positive and negative indicators in a sample Ukrainian citizens during ongoing war, assess possible gender differences. A total 359 respondents aged 18–61 from all regions Ukraine completed self-reported surveys at two time points eight months apart (June–July 2022 February–March 2023). Surveys included three scales reflecting aspects (resilience, self-efficacy, hardiness) (PTSD symptoms pressure physical complaints). Significant (r values ranged −.23 −.47; p < .001) (resilience self-efficacy) remained practically unchanged over eight-month period. These relationships were almost equally stable men women. Findings expand current knowledge consequences for highlight resilience self-efficacy as potential protective factors deterioration civilian war.

Язык: Английский

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The Prevalence and Correlates of Anxiety, Stress, Mood Disorders, and Sleep Disturbances in Poland after the Outbreak of the Russian–Ukrainian War 2022

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(18), С. 1848 - 1848

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024

The conflict of the Russian-Ukrainian War that began on 24 February 2022 has profoundly changed Europe. primary objective this study was to assess prevalence anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia among a group surveyed Poles in first months after outbreak war 2022. secondary goal analyze potential risk factors for these mental disorders. A cross-sectional survey-based conducted. An anonymous questionnaire created using Google Forms distributed through social media from March June included Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) an evaluation Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Overall, 11.26% 311 participants had 10.29% 24.12% experienced stress. Further, 62.05% them declared sleep disturbances, about 60% reported experiencing fears associated with war. outcomes assessment psychiatric symptoms (depression, stress disturbance) were following factors: self-reported health status, fear Russian invasion Ukraine, extending Poland. When results categorized into two groups, severe non-severe, logistic regression analysis only feasible variable. For variable, multivariate identified key age, Ukraine. respondents found be highly concerned In total, almost half manifested and/or Slightly less than two-thirds This confirms crisis situation, screening is necessary.

Язык: Английский

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A qualitative study of adaptation challenges of Ukrainian refugees in the United States

Children and Youth Services Review, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 108039 - 108039

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The mental health of Ukrainian refugees: a narrative review

Academia Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1(2)

Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2024

There are currently over 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees worldwide and this number is growing. Previous research has highlighted refugees’ vulnerability increased risk of developing mental health problems, there been a growing body focusing on specifically since the Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2022. The aim review to explore current literature refugees. A systematic search was carried out identified 21 relevant papers that met inclusion criteria. Common themes were generated using narrative synthesis principles across included papers. Four identified: (1) General Psychological Distress, (2) Mental Health Problems, (3) PTSD Trauma, (4) Coping Resilience. This sheds light highlights mitigating factors relation specific conditions. Implications for future research, interventions, support discussed, strengths limitations considered.

Язык: Английский

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