Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Mental Health of Refugees Residing in Spain

Background: Following the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, thousands of Ukrainians are crossing the borders every day in search of a place that offers them stability and security. Studies have concluded that the war has affected the mental health of Ukrainian refugees and led to the emergence of psycho-emotional disorders. Hypothesis: The migration process and/or exposure to news related to the war in Ukraine negatively affect the mental health of refugees. Objectives: To explore the impact on mental health caused by the war in Ukraine on the refugee population residing in the province of Tarragona after the start of the Russian invasion in 2022. Methodology: Descriptive observational study of a quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional nature with structured surveys and semi-structured interviews. Statistical analysis will be performed using the SPSS programme and the ATLAS.ti programme or similar will be used for data analysis using qualitative methodology. Expected results: The conditions associated with exposure to war, migration, the search for a home, and the influence of the media on mental health contribute to Ukrainian refugees exhibiting psycho-emotional disturbances and difficulties in adapting to their new location. Applicability and relevance: The lack of scientific evidence developed in Spain on Ukrainian refugees and the need to raise awareness of this situation, as well as the possibility of contributing to the improvement of social and health policies on migration and the reception of refugees.

NCT Number	NCT07427056
Lead Sponsor	Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili
Conditions	Refugee, Mental Health, War Injury
Enrollment	123 participants
Start Date	2024-11-01
Primary Completion	2025-02-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-25