Search the result of a survey conducted by UNICEF Refugee Response Office in PolandWhich also revealed that 53 percent had considered, or had already accessed, mental health support since arriving in the country.
‘Not surprising’
“The The psychosocial toll of the war in Ukraine is enormous So the results of this survey are not surprising,” said Dr. Rashid Mustafa Sarwar, who heads the office, which was established in February 2022, just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Since then, more than four million Ukrainians have registered for temporary protection across Europe, unicef Said. More than 1.6 million are in Poland, of whom 90 percent are women and children, although the total refugee number may be much higher.
In the survey the World Health Organization (WHO) self-reporting questionnaire that measures psychological well-being through five simple, non-invasive questions.
uncertainty and sadness
Results indicated that more than 30 percent of mothers were exhibiting high levels of distress, and more than 30 percent were experiencing severe levels, Most said they felt helpless and had considered seeking help from a psychologist.
Issues contributing to their stress were uncertainty about the future, worry about family or friends in Ukraine or elsewhere, and sadness caused by the war. Higher levels of distress were also related to practical concerns including money, housing, jobs, language issues, access to health care and childcare.
help recover
UNICEF has used the results of the survey to inform a nationwide online campaign in Poland, providing information on coping strategies as well as psychological support available to Ukrainian mothers.
“Mental health and psychological support is vital to helping families and children recover from the invisible wounds of war, and that is why it is such a big part of our response and the work we do in Poland,” said Dr Sarwar. Cuts all the works.”
aid delivery in ukraine
Meanwhile, humanitarian aid continues to pour into Ukraine Help Frontline Communities The Kharkiv region in the east and the Kherson region in the south, which are under constant bombardment.
On Wednesday, an inter-agency convoy led by Denis Browne, the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country, delivered aid to a community in the far east of the Kharkiv region, where More than 80 percent of the houses have been damaged, Water, gas and electricity supplies are also being disrupted by the shelling.
The convoy delivered shelter materials, hygiene supplies and solar lamps to about 1,000 remaining residents in the community of 5,000 residents in February 2022, said Stephanie Tremblay, a spokeswoman for the United Nations in New York. Speaking on Friday.
“Today, another inter-agency convoy delivered vital aid including shelter materials, food and water, solar lamps, hygiene kits and clothing. support approximately 3,000 residents Another front-line community in the Kherson region, ”she said. “Nearly half of the remaining residents are older people with limited access to most basic services.”
landmine challenges
Humanitarians also warned that Ukraine is now one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world, with Kharkiv and Kherson the most affected areas.
Ms Tremblay said about 300,000 hectares of agricultural land needed to be removed in Kharkiv alone, according to local officials.
“Our humanitarian allies have taken note My Risk Creates Additional Challenges to repair damaged homes and critical infrastructure and restart farming, and both areas had large agricultural industries before full-scale war,” she said.
grain export update
Ms. Tremblay also provided an update on Black Sea Grain InitiativeWhere the operations are partially resuming.
Earlier this week, Russia Confirmed That it will continue to participate in the UN-mediated settlement for the next 60 days.
The July 2022 deal allows grain and other related food to be shipped to global markets through three Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. is facilitated by joint coordination center (JCC), which is based in Istanbul and staffed by representatives from Russia, Ukraine, Türkiye and the UN.
JCC on Friday six new vessels registered To participate, out of 15 applications. Three loaded ships are currently preparing for inspection in Istanbul.
No ships are currently loading at any of the three Ukrainian ports under the terms of the initiative. Joint Coordination Center Teams Three new ships were screened and sanitized today To move towards the ports of Odessa and Chornomorsk, ”Ms Tremblay told reporters.
He added that the UN “continues to call for an early return to the pace of operations that makes Full use of the capacity of three ports and Joint Coordination Center teams.
