A5000022585- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
Michigan United
2020-2024
University of Michigan
2016-2024
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
2024
Institute of Population, Health and Development
2016-2023
Vietnam Military Medical University
2021-2023
Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment
2021
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
2020
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2020
Veterans Health Administration
2020
Nova Southeastern University
2018-2019
Psychiatric research lacks the equivalent of a thermometer, that is, tool accurately measures mental disorder regardless context. Instead, psychometric properties scales purport to assess psychopathology must be continuously evaluated. To end, this study evaluated diagnostic agreement between eight-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-8) and Composite International Diagnostic Interview-short form (CIDI-SF) in Health Retirement Study (HRS).
Objectives: Over the past 50 years, women′s roles have changed significantly, from primarily domestic to active labor force participation. Women "Baby Boom" cohort (born 1948-1965) experienced unprecedented access educational and employment opportunities, which has implications for work mental health later in life. This study examined gender differences association between expectations psychological distress among Baby Boomers United States South Korea. Methods: Data came 2006-2018 waves of...
Background: Mobile health (mHealth) offers a promising solution to the multitude of challenges Vietnamese system faces, but there is scarcity published information on mHealth in Vietnam.
Although the prevalence of depression in Vietnam is on par with global rates, services for are limited. The government has prioritized enhancing care through primary healthcare (PHC) and efforts currently underway to test scale-up psychosocial interventions throughout country. With these initiatives progress, it important understand implementation factors that might influence successful integration into PHC. As implementers new interventions, providers (PHPs) well placed provide insight...
Since facing outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome and avian influenza A in 2003, Vietnam has increasingly applied a One Health approach to address emerging infectious diseases animal origin. Here, we reflect on the challenges opportunities context zoonoses, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, drawing stocktake training, policy, research Vietnam. We also report results virtual consultation workshop held July 2021 with representatives from 32 institutions explore future...
The purpose of this qualitative study was to elicit the explanatory models (EMs) primary healthcare providers (PHPs) in Vietnam order (a) understand if and how concept depression is understood from perspective nonspecialist community members, (b) inform process introducing services for care Vietnam. We conducted semistructured interviews with 30 PHPs one rural urban district Hanoi, 2014. found that although possess low levels formal knowledge about depression, they provide consistent...
The concept of fiscal transparency holds significant importance; however, its attainment poses considerable challenges. Current discourse suggests that the lacks sophistication. To tackle this hurdle regarding public expenditure, analytical approaches pertain to general can be utilized. present paper aims ascertain determinants openness provincial budget and subcategories by human development, technology access, as well industrialization progress, in addition other relevant indicators. This...
The overall goal of the Supporting Adolescent Adherence in Vietnam (SAAV) study is to improve understanding an adherence feedback mHealth intervention designed help adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) maintain high antiretroviral therapy (ART), critical effective treatment. Specifically, we aim to: (1) conduct formative research Vietnamese ALHIV and their caregivers better understand challenges refine personalized package; (2) assess feasibility, acceptability, efficacy ART by implementing a...
Abstract Background and Objectives Employment work transitions (e.g., retirement) influence mental health. However, how psychosocial contexts such as anticipation uncertainty about transitions, irrespective of the themselves, relate to health is unclear. This study examined relationships expectations with depressive symptoms, major depression episodes (MDE), passive suicidal ideation over a 10-year period among “Baby Boom” cohort Health Retirement Study. Research Design Methods Analysis was...
Infections with HEV in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are associated increased rates of preterm birth, miscarriage, stillbirth. The aim the present study was to investigate infections pregnant women possibility mother-to-child transmission, outcomes. A total 183 their third trimester were recruited followed until delivery. Anti-HEV IgG IgM determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), nucleic acids detected stool cord blood samples. genotypes identified by Sanger...
Background: Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Vietnam are known to struggle adherence Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Objective: To examine treatment challenges and facilitators experienced by ALHIV from the perspective of adolescents, their caregivers, providers, inform an intervention. Methods: In-depth Interviews (IDIs) adolescent/caregiver dyads Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) clinicians were conducted Hanoi, Vietnam. We used semi-structured guides encourage open-ended responses....
In Vietnam, infectious disease surveillance data are collected via a paper-based system through four government tiers leading to large delay. Meanwhile, mobile phones abundant and very popular in the country, known be useful tool health care worldwide. Therefore, there is great potential for development of timely use phone short message service (SMS) text messages.This study aims explore insights about feasibility practicalities utilization SMS messaging-based interventions disease-reporting...
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Objective: The aim was to examine the association between heterocyclic amines 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo pyridine (PhIP) and risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Viet Nam. Methods: We performed a case-control study for 512 patients with histopathological confirmation 1,096 hospital controls. collected information on lifestyle, diet, cooking methods from participants by trained interviewers using validated questionnaires. used data PhIP concentration cooked beef analyzed LC/MS/MS...
Abstract Perceived uncertainty about future employment during economic crises negatively affects the mental health of older adults. Moreover, such impact varies across countries and contexts. This study examined longitudinal association between work expectation psychological stress among Baby Boomers in US South Korea how transitions moderated this Great Recession (2008-2009) its recovery (2010-2018). Data came from 2006-2018 Health Retirement Study (n=2,647) Korean Longitudinal Aging...
Abstract Informal caregiving plays an important role in and has implications for the subjective well-being (SWB) of older recipients. Using data from 2021 National Study Caregiving (N = 991) linked to Health Aging Trend 3,321), this study addressed three questions: 1) Is having informal caregiver associated with better SWB among adults? 2) Are caregivers’ perceptions burden benefits recipients’ SWB? 3) Does relationship between perceived burden/benefits differ by gender types (close family...
Abstract Functional limitations are prevalent among older adults with depression, and prior research suggests that social isolation can be an underlying mechanism. This study examines whether the structure of linkages between functional differs by presence cardinal depressive symptoms (dysphoria/anhedonia) using network analysis. Data came from 2014/2016 Health Retirement Study (n=7,270). Cardinal were assessed Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Isolation (n=14 nodes) functioning...
Abstract Suicide risk increases in older adulthood, and new chronic-disease diagnoses can be a precipitating factor. Motivated by the interpersonal theory of suicide, we tested constructs --thwarted-belongingness, perceived-burdensomeness, hopelessness -- as mediators associations with depression passive suicidal ideation (PSI). Data were from Health Retirement Study, nationally-representative, longitudinal cohort adults. We identified incident changes factors over four-year period...
Abstract Background and Objectives Although coordinated care (CC) seeks to improve patient experiences ultimately health outcomes, evidence from empirical research on the impacts of CC is mixed. This study examined relationship between healthcare outcomes over a 4-year period among older adults with multiple chronic conditions. Research Design Methods observational cohort based data 2016–2020 Health Retirement Study. Analysis limited respondents 2+ conditions who completed an experimental...
Evaluation of implementation strategies is core to trials, but often deviate from the original plan adjust real-world conditions. The optimal approach track modifications unclear, especially in low-resource settings. Using data an trial for people who inject drugs (PWID) with HIV Vietnam, we describe tracking strategy and present findings this process. SNaP (Systems Navigation Psychosocial Counseling) a hybrid type-III effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled aiming scale up...