Clinician assessed rates of PTSD and complex PTSD in a medical‐rehabilitation sample of active‐duty military personnel in the armed forces of Ukraine

Abstract:Introduction: Millions of people have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) since Russia's invasion in 2014, but there is currently no information about the …

Active case finding for tuberculosis among Ukrainian soldiers by German armed forces

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health threat in Ukraine, with 20 991 persons with TB reported in 2023, and an estimated incidence of 112 per 100 000 persons. …

"Beauty is your duty?" The issue of appearance in Ukrainian media discourse about servicewomen

Abstract: This article examines the portrayal of beauty and appearance of female military personnel in Ukrainian military, civilian, and feminist media materials published between …

War, social media and gender: An analysis of the use of TikTok by Ukrainian soldiers

Abstract: This article examines the intersection of war and gender through a visual analysis of TikTok videos depicting Ukrainian soldiers. Framed as the first TikTok war, the …

Assessment of moral injury and PTSD in active-duty personnel and Veterans in Ukraine: A scoping review

Abstract: Purpose- This study is a scoping literature review of research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury (MI) in active-duty military personnel and …

The added benefit of including cognitive coping in brief psychosocial interventions: A randomized controlled trial among Veterans and family members in Ukraine

Abstract: Psychosocial programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) often omit cognitive strategies due to perceived difficulty for clients and lay providers. We evaluated …

Electrophysiological changes in the participants of the liquidation of the consequences of the Chornobyl accident and the military personnel of the Ukrainian defense forces recovering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a clinical and neurophysiological study of Chornobyl clean-up workers and military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with previous …

Working with ex-combatants in Ukraine: Implications for local and international social work academia

Abstract: This article delves into the complexities of working with ex-combatants in war-torn Ukraine, examining the challenges and experiences of both ex-combatants and service …

Rehabilitation outcome of a severe combat blast injury: a case report

Abstract: Objective: This case report describes the physiotherapy treatment of a soldier who suffered a severe combat blast injury. Methods: A 38-year-old Ukrainian man sustained …

Risk of developing alcohol addiction in military personnel with different structures of negative emotional reactions and states after participation in hostilities

Abstract: On February 24, 2022, the armed forces of the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. After participating in hostilities Ukrainian military personnel accumulated combat …

Patterns of anatomical injury and anaesthesia procedures in wounded Ukrainian soldiers from anti-terrorist operation/operation joint forces: 2014–2021

Abstract: Introduction: The study aims to analyse the causes and anatomical patterns of explosive and gunshot wounds in Ukrainian soldiers acquired during the Anti-Terrorist …

State of cardiovascular system in servicemen of Ukraine armed forces and emergency workers of the Chornobyl accident: Comparative analysis

Abstract: Objective: To conduct a comparative analysis of cardiovascular system state in emergency workers (EW) of the accident at the Chornobyl NPP and servicemen (SM) of Ukraine …