Living with a friend mediates PTSD and CPTSD symptoms among trauma-exposed Ukrainians during the second year of 2022 Russian invasion
| Date | 09 January 2024 |
| Pages | 1040-1050 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-11-2023-0118 |
| Published date | 09 January 2024 |
| Subject Matter | Health & social care,Mental health,Social inclusion |
| Author | Mariana Velykodna,Olha Charyieva,Natalia Kvitka,Kateryna Mitchenko,Oksana Shylo,Oksana Tkachenko |
Living with a friend mediates PTSD and
CPTSD symptoms among trauma-
exposed Ukrainians during the second
year of 2022 Russian invasion
Mariana Velykodna, Olha Charyieva, Natalia Kvitka, Kateryna Mitchenko, Oksana Shylo and
Oksana Tkachenko
Abstract
Purpose –This study aims to develop and test multivariable psychosocial prediction models of
perceived post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)
symptoms development among trauma-exposed Ukrainian adults (n¼761) after 1.5 years of the 2022
Russianinvasion of Ukraine.
Design/methodology/approach –This researchwas designed as a survey in line with the methodology
of ‘‘Transparent reporting of a multivariable prediction model for individual prognosis or diagnosis’’
checklist. The survey included a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and specifics of
trauma exposure,as well as validated self-reported inventories:The International Trauma Questionnaire,
Acceptance and Action Questionnaire –version 2, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale-10 and the
ModifiedBBC Subjective Well-being Scale.
Findings –Regression analysis revealeddifferent prediction models for PTSD and CPTSD symptoms,
explaining 18.4% and 41.4%of their variance with five and eight predictors, respectively. Four variables
were similar in predicting PTSD and CPTSD: war-relatedness of trauma,living with a friend, perceived
physical healthand regret for the past. War-relatedness of traumathe respondents were exposed to was
among the strongest predictorsfor PTSD and CPTSD severity. However, living witha friend was almost
equally strong in mitigatingthese mental consequences. Regret for past and lowlyrated physical health
were assessedas relatively weaker but statisticallysignificant predictors in this study.
Originality/value –Upon the original theoretical framework, two psychosocial prediction models were
developedfor PTSD and CPTSD symptoms in a non-clinical sample of trauma-exposedUkrainian adults.
Keywords CPTSD, Trauma, PTSD, Ukraine, War, War exposure
Paper type Research paper
1. Introduction
Since the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation in 2022, many
Ukrainians have been exposed to long-term stress and trauma (Limone et al.,2022).
Research showed that this war resulted in a rise in the severity of mental health issues,
namely, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post-
traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and sleep disordersamong Ukrainian adults (Rizzi et al.,
2022;Di Fiorino et al.,2022;Lushchak et al., 2023). Forcible displacement within the
country or abroad increases the risk of mental health issues development, including PTSD
(Alibudbud, 2022;Lushchak et al., 2023). Recent studies also concluded that women and
children, and older people are the most vulnerable groups to the negative psychological
impacts of wars (Cherepiekhinaet al.,2023;Kurapov et al., 2023).
(Informationabout the
authorscan be found at the
end of this article.)
The authors gratefully
acknowledge the citizens of
Ukraine who took the time to
complete this survey, and their
colleagues who assisted with
the development, testing and
validation of the survey
instrument.
Authorshipstatement:All
authorslisted meet the
authorshipcriteria according to
the latestguidelines of the
Committeeon Publication Ethics
(COPE).All authors are in
agreementwith the manuscript.
Ethics approval: Theethical
approval for this study was
obtainedfrom Kryvyi Rih State
Pedagogical University,
Department of Practical
Psychology (Protocol #12,
May 18, 2023).
Conflict of interest statement:All
authors report no conflict of
interest.
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