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

Scientific Claim

Fear of war scores were associated with survey period (F(2,3,102)=18.010, p<.001, partial η²=0.011), with higher scores in 2024 compared to 2023 among Ukrainian female university students.

Original Statement

“One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) shows a significant difference in fear scores associated with survey period (F(2,3,102) = 18.010, p < .001, partial η2 = .011).”

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 observational study design supports association claims but cannot establish causation. Using 'associated with' is appropriate for this evidence level.

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

Cross-Sectional Study
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2025

The study found that Ukrainian female students were more afraid of the war in 2024 than they were in 2023, which matches the claim exactly.

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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

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