The Impact of the Ukrainian War on Minors: A Review
Keywords:
Ukrainian war, adolescents, mental health, physical health, refugeesAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to identify the effects of the war in Ukraine on children and adolescents.
Methods: A research of published papers, using online databases was conducted.
Results: The analysis of research on the Ukrainian war identified effects of the war on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents, who were divided into 1. those residing in Ukraine, some of whom were displaced internally from Eastern Ukraine, 2. those who have fled to other countries, 3. and minors who did not directly experience the war.
Conclusions: The research revealed the multi-level impact of war on the lives of minors, both those who have experienced war directly and those who have had indirect experience. Children and adolescents are at a critical and sensitive time in their lives thus better conditions for their growth and development should be ensured.
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