Psychological well-being of Ukrainian students three months after the emerge of full-scale war

Psychiatria Polska, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 58(1), С. 121 - 151

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Cel pracy przedstawienie ogólnego stanu psychicznego dużej grupy studentów różnych uniwersytetów w Ukrainie trzy miesiące po wybuchu wojny na pełną skalę. Metoda 1142 uczestników zostało poproszonych o określenie swojego dobrostanu skali od 0 do 10 przed, i rozpoczęciu się Objawy zaburzeń zdrowia zostały zmierzone przy pomocy kwestionariuszy dotyczących depresji (PHQ-9), lęku (GAD-7), problemów ze snem (ISI), odżywiania (SCOFF), nadużywania alkoholu (CAGE) stresu pourazowego (PC-PTSD-5). Do oceny związków między zmiennymi wykorzystano test χ2. Moc określono współczynników Phi and V Cramera. Dodatkowo, wykorzystując metody uczenia maszynowego (model regresji XGBoost) utworzono model predykcyjny objawów depresyjnych Wyniki 66% badanych zgłosiło występowanie PTSD, 45% - umiarkowanych lub ciężkich lękowych, 47% depresyjnych. Ponadto 19% miało objawy umiarkowanej ciężkiej bezsenności, 15% nadużywanie alkoholu, a 31% zaburzenia odżywiania. Nasilenie różniło zależności m.in. płci, roku studiów, statusu społecznego. Zgodnie z modelem predykcyjnym, niższy początkowy poziom psychicznego, płeć żeńska, młodszy wiek, początkowe lata studiów przeżycie jakiegokolwiek doświadczenia traumatycznego, tym traumy złożonej, prowadziły wyższych wyników zakresie depresyjności. Powrót poprzedniego miejsca zamieszkania relokacji był czynnikiem protekcyjnym. Wnioski Badanie wykazało wysokie rozpowszechnienie psychicznych wśród podczas pierwszych miesięcy Najsilniejszym predyktorem uzyskanym modelu predykcyjnym przed wojną.

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The 12 dimensions of health impacts of war (the 12-D framework): a novel framework to conceptualise impacts of war on social and environmental determinants of health and public health

BMJ Global Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(5), С. e014749 - e014749

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Global rates of armed conflicts have shown an alarming increase since 2008. These devastating and long-term cumulative impacts on health. The overriding aim in these is to achieve military or political goals by harming human life, which the antithesis moral underpinnings health professions. However, profession has rarely taken a global advocacy role prevent eliminate wars. To assume such role, needs be aware extensive multiple that wars population facilitate this discourse, author proposes novel framework called ‘The Twelve Dimensions Health Impacts War’ (or 12-D framework). based concepts social environmental determinants It 12 interconnected ‘dimensions’ beginning with letter D, capturing adverse (n=5), its (n=4) (n=3). For health, indices are Deaths, Disabilities, Diseases, Dependency Deformities. there Disparities socioeconomic status, Displacements populations, Disruptions fabric Development reversals. determinants, Destruction infrastructure, Devastation environment Depletion natural resources. A relatively simple could help researchers lay public understand magnitude quantify widespread war, comprehensively. Further validation development necessary establish it as universal metric for quantifying horrific war planet garner support initiatives promote peace.

Язык: Английский

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Mental health provision for children affected by war and armed conflicts

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

Objective This study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically aftermath 2020 events, including catastrophic events Beirut blast concurrent financial meltdown amid global pandemic. Methods Conducted between July September 2022, interviewed a nationally representative sample 1,000 Lebanese via telephone, using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system. Gender-specific bivariate multivariate models were generated for probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety. Results High rates emerged — 47.8% screened positive 45.3% anxiety, 43.5% met diagnosis PTSD. Multivariate gender-specific analyses revealed no significant associations with governorate, employment status, or marital while composite score consistently influenced all disorders. Conclusion Lebanon faces severe crisis, evidenced by elevated The universal impact multiple traumas transcends typical determinants, emphasizing need nuanced interventions targeted policy considerations.

Язык: Английский

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Assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder and well-being among Sudanese during the ongoing war: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Март 2, 2025

Wars profoundly impact mental health with growing long lasting consequences. This study assessed the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and well-being among Sudanese affected by ongoing conflict, a specific focus on healthcare workers (HCWs). A cross-sectional was conducted between April 1 June 30, 2024, using validated Arabic versions PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (PCL-5) World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index. total 1022 participants were included, 44% recruitted through online questionnaire face-to-face interviews. Their mean age 31.4 ± 12.5 years, 63.4% females, 16.3% HCWs 83.3% displaced due to conflict. The score 35 21.3 56.9% having PTSD. 55.0 23.9 40% reporting poor well-being. Among HCWs, 60.5% suffered from 27.5% experienced significant negative correlation observed scores (r=-0.273, p < 0.001). Predictors being male [β = -10.91, 95% confidence interval (CI) (-13.44, -8.38); 0.001], urban area resident -10.38, 95%CI (-18.78, -1.98); 0.016], non-medical profession 5.07, (1.46, 8.67); 0.006], living 2 10 households 6.69, (0.46, 12.91); 0.035], more than 20 13.20, (4.17, 22.23); 0.004], insufficient income 4.32, CI (1.84,6.81); in conflict zones 13.38 (8.83,17.92); refugee resettlement 13.18, (9.98,16.38); -0.20, (-0.25, -0.15); 0.001]. -17.44, (-28.83, -6.04); 0.003], HCW =-6.22, (-11.87, -0.57); 0.031], student -7.55, (-12.94, -2.16), 0.006, -5.04, (-8.17, -1.90); 0.002], -8.22, (-13.96, -2.48); 0.005]. highlights an alarmingly high including These findings emphasize urgent need interventions humanitarian support mitigate psychological challenges faced population.

Язык: Английский

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Mental health of university students twenty months after the beginning of the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Март 12, 2025

Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 led to an increase anxiety and depressive states, psychosomatic manifestations, a tendency abuse alcohol psychoactive substances in the population. The aim this paper is examine mental health burden among university students twenty months after war identify risk protective factors for problems. A cross-sectional study was conducted Ukrainian October 2023 (n = 1398). online survey included sociodemographic data collection, evaluation psychological well-being measured depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms insomnia. Normality variables verified by Kolmogorov–Smirnov test. An independent-samples t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, χ2 test analysis variance were used compare data. Differences PHQ-9 GAD-7 levels based characteristics analyzed using ANOVA. Correlation between calculated with Pearson correlation, adjusted Benjamini-Hochberg procedure. To develop predictive model XGBoost algorithm employed, additionally, SHAP utilized. Symptoms PTSD, as well moderate severe insomnia, reported 48.1%, 34.1%, 33.6%, 19.3% students, respectively. severity these varied such sex, age, prior trauma experiences, living conditions. Additionally, type relocation (within or abroad) significantly influenced outcomes. majority participants (68.5%) experience war-related traumatic events. Factors linked higher depression symptom scores lower initial well-being, greater social media use, female gender, exposure multiple events, experiences assault sexual violence, loss loved one, pre-existing ongoing treatment during war, use psychotropic medications. face significant due high rates insomnia symptoms. These findings highlight importance tailored interventions through different stakeholders that take into account individual needs, past burdens usage.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and determinants of depression and anxiety among Sudanese during the ongoing civil conflicts: A cross-sectional study

Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 104(11), С. e41553 - e41553

Опубликована: Март 14, 2025

Armed conflicts have profound effects on mental health, including elevated rates of depression and anxiety among affected populations. The ongoing civil conflict in Sudan since April 2023 has exacerbated these challenges. This study aimed to determine the prevalence identify determinants Sudanese residents by conflict. cross-sectional was conducted between 1st May 30, 2024. Data were collected through online surveys face-to-face interviews. validated Arabic versions Beck Depression Inventory Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale used assess levels, respectively. In total, 920 participants included with a mean age 35.0 ± 12.2 years; 52.3% females 90.1% had migrated due conflicts. Of participants, 99.3% 98.6% reported varying levels anxiety, Predictors female sex (β = 4.71, P < .0001), living Eastern state 4.13, rural area 2.33, .012), noncompletion formal education 7.36, .026), working individuals −5.58, larger household sizes (16–20 members) 6.79, sufficient income −10.22, those ability save money −11.56, insufficient −5.61, .0001). predictors being 6.05, 7.11, .024), current −5.56, 6.12, .035), ((β −5.60, −5.52, .004), −2.60, .006). These findings underscore impact war health. Effective humanitarian interventions targeting vulnerable groups addressing socioeconomic are critical for mitigating psychological toll Sudan.

Язык: Английский

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Vulnerability and Complexity: Wartime Experiences of Arab Women During the Perinatal Period

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(4), С. 588 - 588

Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025

Pregnancy and transition to motherhood are significant experiences accompanied by manifold changes, particularly during times of crisis, such as exposure traumatic events, which involve further levels complexity vulnerability. This is especially true for Arab women in Israel, considering the interactions between their physical, mental, social environments, impact on health pregnancy childcare wartime. study sought examine experience who experienced intersectional marginalization a traditional patriarchal society belong minority group, perinatal period, following events 7 October 2023, subsequent Israel–Hamas war. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ten participants different stages young mothers infants up year old. The thematic analysis revealed four main themes: war intrapersonal identity; within couple’s relationship family Socio-political identity. Shining spotlight Israel daily functioning current complex reality reveals unique challenges, encompassing profound feelings fear, anxiety, imposed silence. Deepening understanding marginalized women’s can help policymakers field design tailored adaptations policies from groups, navigating complexities transitioning periods instability wartime challenges.

Язык: Английский

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Mapping the factors behind ongoing war stress in Ukraine‐based young civilian adults

Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 16(3), С. 868 - 885

Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2023

Abstract While the literature on well‐being and stress following natural disasters is well‐developed, it less so when comes to ongoing war experiences. Between September October of 2022, 223 Ukraine‐based civilian adults (156 women 67 men) completed a survey measuring symptoms post‐traumatic disorder (PTSD), peritraumatic experiences, paranoia, quality life, death anxiety, anxiety about weapons mass destruction depression (i.e. assumed ‘war consequence’ factors), as well perceived social support, resilience, loneliness expected military support from West ‘buffer’ factors). Our exploratory structural equation model (SEM) suggests that Perceived Social Support predicted fewer PTSD Symptoms more Peritraumatic Experiences . The regression modelling, however, shows was also positively correlated with Highlighting need for buffer disruption theory, we argue composed one's circle family friends, could likely mean greater exposure stressors through mutual sharing experiences no end in sight. Such possible deterioration effect would imply may compound distress if question offered by those facing same grim reality.

Язык: Английский

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From conflict to care: Reframing our understanding and response to adverse childhood experiences in the polycrisis era of war, displacement, and climate change

Child Abuse & Neglect, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 162, С. 107225 - 107225

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Язык: Английский

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