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Abanoub Riad1, Anton Drobov1, Muhammad Abdullatif Alkasaby2
1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Nuclear anxiety is prevalent among Czech university students, exacerbated by the Russian-Ukrainian War. Factors like gender, anxiety, depression, and news consumption correlate with this fear.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- International Relations
Background:
- Nuclear anxiety, a fear of nuclear war, is heightened by geopolitical events like the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian War (RUW-22).
- University students represent a demographic potentially vulnerable to increased anxiety due to global conflicts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of nuclear anxiety among Czech university students during the early stages of RUW-22.
- To identify variables associated with nuclear anxiety in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 591 university students in the Czech Republic (March-April 2022).
- Data collected via digital self-administered questionnaire included demographics, generalized anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), and nuclear anxiety indicators.
- Attitudes towards civilian nuclear power and preparedness measures were also assessed.
Main Results:
- Over 40% of students felt depressed about the possibility of nuclear war, and nearly 45% believed nuclear war was highly likely in their lifetime.
- Higher levels of depression related to nuclear war correlated with greater concern about RUW-22, generalized anxiety, depression symptoms, and news-following frequency.
- Female gender, generalized anxiety, depression, and frequent RUW-22 news consumption were associated with increased nuclear anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Nuclear anxiety is a common concern among Czech university students amidst the RUW-22.
- Psychological distress (anxiety, depression), gender, and media exposure are significant factors contributing to nuclear anxiety.
- Further research is needed to understand and mitigate the psychological impact of nuclear threats on young adults.
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