ArticleJournal of psychiatric and mental health nursing2025
Exploration of Perceptions of Mental Health and Self-Stigma Related to Psychological Care Seeking Among Female Refugees From War-Torn Ukraine.
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- Bravery of giving birth in the homeland: pregnant women's and new mothers' decisions on staying in Ukraine during the war.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- From Battlefield Bandages to Schoolyard Triage: Reimagining the Role of School Nurse in a War-Torn World.International journal of school health · 2026Article
- Anxiety and depression in war-displaced refugees: resilience as a moderating factor: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Mental health help-seeking behavior among Ukrainian adults during the 2nd year of the 2022 Russian invasion: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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introductionWar, displacement, and relocation are traumatic events affecting mental health and require professional attention. As the war in Ukraine continues, the mental health needs of refugees persist.
aimTo explore Ukrainian refugees' perceived mental health, self-stigma related to psychological care-seeking, and mental health services utilisation.
methodA mixed-methods study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and self-stigma surveys of twenty-one Ukrainian refugee women who relocated to the United States and shared their experiences.
resultsFive themes were identified: perception and knowledge of mental health and illness; impact of war on mental health; self-management; finding inner peace; and seeking mental health services. Additionally, participants demonstrated a high likelihood of self-stigma. DISCUSSION: Understanding refugees' perceptions and reducing self-stigma related to mental health can be important for promoting psychological care seeking. LIMITATIONS: Including only female refugees who were interested in participating increased the risk of self-selection bias. IMPLICATIONS: These findings inform nurses and other healthcare professionals of the unique mental health needs of Ukrainian female refugees to support culturally sensitive and appropriate mental health care. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is imperative to conduct similar research with male refugees, particularly with those who have been exposed to combat, to identify and mitigate mental health problems.
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