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In 2022, these students were really scared of the war. By 2023, they felt a bit less scared — but by 2024, their fear shot back up again, even higher than before.

Scientific Claim

Fear of war scores among Ukrainian female university students increased significantly from 2023 to 2024, reversing an earlier decline observed between 2022 and 2023, suggesting a worsening psychological burden over time.

Original Statement

“One-way ANOVA shows a significant decrease in fear of war... in 2023 compared to 2022; however, there was a marked increase in 2024.”

From study:Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students: The impact of war over 3 years

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study uses repeated cross-sectional data, so changes over time reflect group-level associations, not individual trajectories. The language 'increased' is appropriate as it describes observed group trends without implying causation.

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Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students: The impact of war over 3 years

Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2025

The study found that Ukrainian female students felt less afraid of war in 2023 than in 2022, but by 2024, their fear went up again — meaning things got worse psychologically after a brief improvement.

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Source Study

Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students: The impact of war over 3 years

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DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2025.10112

Similar Assertions

Ukrainian female students reported higher fear of war in 2024 than in 2023, with the difference being statistically significant but small in size.

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At first, students felt worse — then they got a little better in 2023 — but by 2024, they felt even worse than before. This means they didn’t just get used to the war — their mental health got worse again.

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Ukrainian female students who became refugees reported higher fear of war than those who stayed in their homes, with a statistically significant difference.

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Students who were more depressed also had much higher levels of fear and emotional exhaustion — the worse their depression, the worse their fear and burnout.

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No matter when they were surveyed, students who were more afraid of the war were also more emotionally drained — this connection stayed strong throughout the war.

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