- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Blood disorders and treatments
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Frailty in Older Adults
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
Hanoi Medical University
2016-2025
Curtin University
2024
University Medical Center HCMC
2024
Hanoi Medical University Hospital
2021-2024
Can Tho University
2024
University of Khanh Hoa
2024
Nha Trang University
2024
Imperial College London
2024
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
2024
Khanh Hoa General Hospital
2023-2024
Health personnel and community workers are at the front line of COVID-19 emergency response need to be equipped with adequate knowledge related epidemics for an effective response. This study aimed identify coverage health information via different sources accessed by in Vietnam. A cross-sectional using a web-based survey was carried out from January February 2020 Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) used recruiting participants. We utilized exploratory factor analysis (EFA) examine construct...
This is the first time in Vietnam that people have undergone "social distancing" to minimize spreading of infectious disease, COVID-19. These deliberate preemptive strategies may profound impacts on mental health population. Therefore, this study aimed identify psychological COVID-19 Vietnamese and associated factors. We conducted a cross-sectional during one-week social distancing isolation from April 7 14, 2020, Vietnam. A snowball sampling technique was carried out recruit participants....
As smartphone becomes increasingly prevalent and affordable, more youths today can own a device download applications in various application stores. Smartphone have been proven to be useful for aspects. However, there has paucity of data looking into the preferences Vietnamese adolescents with regards health-related their receptiveness towards apps. Therefore, this study aimed determine (mHealth apps) among online adolescents. An cross-sectional was conducted between periods August till...
Stigma and discrimination may adversely affect the benefits of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for drug users, especially in disadvantaged settings. This study assessed stigma against MMT patients mountainous rural areas Vietnam explored their associated factors to inform implementation strategies. We interviewed 241 two clinics: one Tuyen Quang Province's inner city other Son Duong District, assess that perceived experienced. Socioeconomic status, health behaviors, history abuse were...
This study aimed to examine: (1) how the Internet has changed consumers food-buying behavior and identify its associated factors; (2) consumers' concern about food safety information of online products. A cross-sectional was performed from October December 2015 in Hanoi-a Vietnamese epicenter service. One thousand seven hundred thirty six (1736) customers were randomly chosen establishments 176 communes. Data collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires. The...
<strong>Background:</strong> Although "social isolation" protects the life and health of Vietnamese citizens from adverse effects COVID-19 pandemic, it also triggers massive reductions in economic activities country. <strong>Objective:</strong> our study aimed to identify negative impacts on occupations people during first national lockdown, including quality quantity jobs as well problems at work due COVID-19. <strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional using web-based platforms was...
Child maltreatment remains a major health threat globally that requires the understanding of socioeconomic and cultural contexts to craft effective interventions. However, little is known about research agendas development knowledge-producing networks in this field study. This study aims explore bibliometric overview on child publications understand their growth from 1916 2018. Data Web Science Core Collection were collected May Only articles reviews written English language included, with...
Abstract Background Treatments for youth mental disorders are a public health priority, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where treatment options remain limited due to high cost, elevated stigma, and lack of trained professionals. Brief, accessible, non-stigmatizing community-based interventions delivered by lay providers may help address needs SSA. One such intervention, the Shamiri Intervention, consisting three elements (growth mindset, gratitude, value affirmation) has been tested...
The aim of the present study was to describe physical and psychomotor development infants following bowel resection surgery, determine factors effecting post‑surgery. prospective descriptive followed who underwent surgery prior 3 months age. were monitored from 1 week 6 included 60 (58.3% males). Post‑operative intestinal failure occurred in 28.6% infants. Psychomotor delay observed 56.7% infants, primarily gross motor skills. Developmental more prevalent with a small head circumference,...
The effect of iron fortification is generally assumed to be less than supplementation; however, the magnitude difference in effects not known. present study aims compare efficacy these two strategies on anaemia and status. After screening low Hb, 425 anaemic children six primary schools Tam Nong district Phu Tho province were included a randomized, placebo-controlled trial comparing groups receiving fortified instant noodles or supplementation for 6 months control group, with all having been...
Abstract Introduction The best treatment therapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients is assessed by the improvement of health status and quality life (QoL) after treatments. Malnutrition related to loss muscle strengths which leads lower physical performance emotional status. Thus, this study aimed estimate effects nutritional interventions on QoL among undergoing chemotherapy in Vietnam. Methods A quasi‐experiment with intervention control groups pre‐ post‐intervention assessment was...
The expansion of methadone maintenance treatment in mountainous areas still limited and little is known about its health impacts on drug users. This study aimed to examine health-related quality life (HRQOL) care access among patients engaging (MMT) Tuyen Quang, a province Vietnam.We conducted cross-sectional survey with 241 conveniently recruited two MMT clinics (Son Duong Quang). EuroQol-5 Dimensions - 5 levels (EQ-5D-5 L) Visual analogue scale (VAS) were employed measure HRQOL....
Efforts to prevent foodborne illnesses in food facilities require sufficient knowledge on hygiene and safety standards from both processors customers. However, studies about knowledge, attitude, practices of customers towards these issues are constrained. This study explored the (KAP) regarding as well potential associated factors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted Hanoi September October 2015. Questions practice were asked, alongside sociodemographic characteristics. Multivariate Tobit...
Ensuring an equal benefit across different patient groups is necessary while scaling up free-of-charge antiretroviral treatment (ART) services. This study aimed to measure the disparity in access, adherence, and outcomes of ART Vietnam effects socioeconomic status (SES) characteristics on levels inequality.A cross-sectional was conducted 1133 PLWH Vietnam. were self-reported using a structured questionnaire. Wealth-related inequality calculated concentration index, decomposition analysis...
Previous data from Vietnam show that anaemia is highly prevalent among schoolchildren, who are considered not to be iron deficient. Trichuris infection doubled the risk of anaemia. The present study aimed evaluate hypothesis de-worming more effective than fortification in an anaemic, infection-prone population. In a trial with 2 x factorial design, 425 anaemic children aged 6-8 years were randomly assigned receive either iron-fortified noodles or placebo, and mebendazole placebo. Outcomes...
Huong T. Nguyen1Tham Nguyen1Vu A. Dam1Long H. Nguyen2Giang Vu3Huong L. Nguyen4,5*Hien Nguyen4,5Huong Le1
Recent studies have shown that using international guidelines to diagnose metabolic syndrome (MetS) may underestimate its prevalence in different Asian populations. This study aims determine the validity of anthropometric indicators and appropriate cut-off values predict MetS for Vietnamese adults. We analyzed data on 4701 adults across four regions Vietnam. Four conventional five novel indexes were calculated. The area under a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) Youden’s J...
Objectives With the rise in methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) for drug users Vietnam, there has been growing interest understanding if and how often MMT patients engage concurrent illicit use while on various settings. This study examined factors associated with opioid among a mountainous area Vietnam. Setting One urban one rural clinics Tuyen Quang province. Participants Survey participants consisted of who were taking at selected sites. A convenience sampling approach was used to recruit...