COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STRESS LEVELS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN FROM DIFFERENT GROUPS UNDER MARTIAL LAW CONDITIONS IN UKRAINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/24116-4944.2025.1.15405Keywords:
pregnant women, stress, war, psychosocial factors, displacement, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental healthAbstract
The aim of the study – to determine the specific impact of stress and psychosocial factors on pregnancy outcomes among women living under varying conditions during martial law in Ukraine, with a particular focus on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the local population.
Materials and Methods. This prospective cohort study was conducted in the Lviv region and involved a total of 1,000 pregnant women, who were divided into three comparable groups based on their displacement status. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed to assess between-group differences, with statistical significance set at p<0.05.
Results and Discussion. The highest levels of fatigue were observed among women in groups 1 and 2 (87 and 90 %, respectively), which were significantly higher than in the control group (81 %). Symptoms such as general weakness, headaches, excessive sweating, and palpitations were more frequently reported by displaced women. Women in groups 1 and 2 also sought psychological assistance more frequently after the onset of the war, indicating a greater need for emotional support. Furthermore, these groups received more financial assistance from the government, relatives, and strangers, reinforcing the hypothesis that displaced pregnant women are exposed to higher levels of stress and harsher living conditions compared to local residents.
Conclusions. Internally displaced pregnant women experience higher levels of fatigue and psycho-emotional burden, necessitating enhanced provision of psychological, medical, and social support. Statistically significant differences between the groups highlight the need for tailored support interventions under wartime conditions.
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