Six months into the war: a first-wave study of stress, anxiety, and depression among in Ukraine.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examines the prevalence and predictors of mental health issues, specifically anxiety, depression, and stress, among Ukrainians during the military conflict with Russia.

Method

A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted six months after the beginning of the conflict. Sociodemographic factors, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and stress were assessed. The study included 706 participants, both men and women, from different age groups and living in various regions of Ukraine. The data were collected from August till October 2022.

Results

The study found that a large portion of the Ukrainian population shows increased levels of anxiety, depression, and stress due to the war. Women were found to be more vulnerable to mental health is

SUBMITTER: Kurapov A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10206008 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature