Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students

The impact of war over 3 years

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ID7148944
AutoresAmi Reznik (0000-0003-4120-909X, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Alexander Reznik, Irina Pavlova (0000-0002-8111-4469, Lviv State University of Physical Culture), Valentyna Pavlenko (0000-0003-4947-3995, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University), Anton Kurapov (0000-0002-1286-9788, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv), Alexander Drozdov (T.H. Shevchenko National University "Chernihiv Colehium"), Nataliia Korchakova (0000-0003-1164-3370, Rivne State University of Humanities), Shai-Li Romem Porat (0000-0003-2681-2130, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Richard Isralowitz (0000-0002-8413-1686, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)
Ano2025
Volume12
Páginase149-e149
Data de publicação2025-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/gmh.2025.10112
PMID41438265
OpenAlexW4417191976
IdiomaEN
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The Russia-Ukraine war generates fear, depression, loneliness, burnout and substance misuse among civilians. Our study examines mental health among Ukrainian university female students during 3 years of war. A total of 3,467 students were surveyed on three occasions: August to October 2022 (T1, n = 1,416), March to July 2023 (T2, n = 747) and September to November 2024 (T3, n = 1,304). The respondent’s average age was 19.3 years, 25.3% identified as secular and 36.9% were married/partnered. The respondents included 81.2% who were not relocated, 10.7% who were internally displaced and 8.1% who were refugees. Valid and reliable survey instruments were used to gather data. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) shows a significant decrease in fear of war, depression and burnout in 2023 compared to 2022; however, there was a marked increase in 2024. Regardless of the survey period, one-way ANOVA shows a significant difference in fear of war and burnout scores associated with depression and loneliness levels. Stepwise regression analysis shows fear of war, depression and loneliness associated with burnout. This study provides usable information for mental health services planning and intervention purposes associated with young women affected by war in Ukraine. Additionally, it has relevance for training to address client and service personnel needs, for academic curriculum development and course instruction, and as a reference source for mental health personnel addressing student needs

Burnout · Loneliness · Mental health · Mental health service · Occupational safety and health · Suicide prevention · Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones · Migration, Health and Trauma · Ukraine: War, Education, Health