A5021085664- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Hepatitis C virus research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Social Media in Health Education
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Viet Duc Hospital
2019-2024
Johns Hopkins University
2019-2020
Hanoi Medical University
2019-2020
There is a gap in the literature on understanding of general Vietnamese population toward dengue fever (DF). This study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes, practice (KAP) among participants and potential associated factors. A cross-sectional was conducted 330 patients at Bach Mai Hospital Northern Vietnam. Tobit regression model utilized investigate The average knowledge score 4.6/19. Respondents perceived their risk DF infection be very low (39.5%) (20.7%) had neutral attitude about...
Abstract Background Methadone, a long-acting opioid agonist maintenance treatment (MMT) is used to treat addiction by preventing withdrawal and reducing cravings. However, it important note that mental conditions may persist, or even remain undetected while methadone ongoing. This study aimed examine the level of psychological problems among MMT patients at public private health facilities identify associated factors. Method From January September 2018, cross-sectional was performed in Nam...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a substantial global burden of diseases, especially in developing countries. Lack awareness STDs may lead to delay treatment. This study aimed assess knowledge about and the associated factors among dermatological patients. A cross-sectional was conducted 622 patients at Vietnam National Hospital Dermatology Venereology (NHD). Structured questionnaires were used investigate STDs. multivariate Tobit regression employed determine with The percentage...
Sub-optimal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management has been found largely due to patients' medication non-adherence and incorrect inhaler technique. This study aimed examine use technique adherence among Vietnamese COPD patients as well potential associated factors. A cross-sectional involving 70 exacerbators was conducted. Inhaler were evaluated by the 10-item 12-item Test of Adherence (TAI). Data on history COPD, home prescription inhalers duration hospitalization also...
Vietnam is among the countries with highest prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and individuals who suffer from CHB oftentimes perceive high levels stigma discrimination. Our study aimed to provide evidence on against virus (HBV), HBV infection, social determinants discrimination in patients. A cross-sectional was conducted at Viet-Tiep Hospital, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Stigma last month were measured via four dimensions: (1) Blame/Judgment; (2) Shame; (3) Discrimination different settings;...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major cause of disease burden in the elderly population. This study aimed to measure quality life (QOL) among patients with T2DM and associations between co-morbidities QOL. A cross-sectional was conducted on 194 T2DM. The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) scores were used indicate meaningful differences comorbidities life. Tobit regression employed find relationships QOL comorbidities. mean domains 50.8 (SD = 13.2) physical, 62.4 11.5)...
Falls and recurrent falls cause great health social consequences in older people. However, these problems are poorly understood Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was performed at seven hospitals Thai Binh province, Vietnam, to investigate the individual environmental factors associated with among elderly patients hospitalized due fall injuries history of within last 12 months, sociodemographic, health, clinical characteristics, as well conditions, were obtained via self-reported interviews....
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) cause a substantial disease burden in Vietnam. Evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients having diversity RTIs informs an integral part treatment effectiveness. This study aims to examine HRQOL suffering different Vietnam's urban areas. A cross-sectional was conducted on 408 from October December 2018 six hospitals Thai Binh. The EuroQol-5 dimensions-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used assess the patients....
(1) Background: Major causes of the burden disease in older persons include mental disorders and neurological diseases, such as depression. This study aims to explore prevalence people at risk for depression identify factors associated with this rural Vietnam. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted Soc Son, Hanoi 523 community dwelling elders aged 60 over. Face-to-face interviews were performed collect data about socioeconomic status, depression, health utilization. The Geriatric...
Although comorbidities are prevalent in older people experiencing falls, there is a lack of studies examining their influence on health-related quality life (HRQOL) this population. This study examines the prevalence and associations between HRQOL patients after falls Vietnamese hospitals. A cross-sectional design was employed among 405 admitted to seven hospitals due fall injuries Thai Binh province, Vietnam. The EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) used measure HRQOL. Socio-demographic...
Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) has been scaled up significantly in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of polysubstance use 395 MMT patients and its contextualized associated factors. A cross-sectional was performed three outpatient clinics Nam Dinh Province. Multivariate Poisson regression used identify factors with status. The mean duration current dose 3.3 years 69.2 mg, respectively. Among participants, 24.8% reported daily alcohol use, 68.6% smoked...
Traffic collisions have continuously been ranked amongst the top causes of deaths in Vietnam. In particular, drinking has recognized as a major factor amplifying likelihood traffic various settings. This study aims to examine relationship between alcohol use and current context A cross-sectional was conducted on 413 patients six health facilities Thai Binh Province investigate level consumption identify factors influencing among these patients. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification...
Fear of falling (FOF) diminishes older people's independence in daily activities, as well causes serious health and economic consequences. This study examined the prevalence FOF patients hospitalized due to fall-injuries, its effect on health-related quality life (HRQOL), associated factors. We conducted a cross-sectional seven hospitals Thai Binh, Vietnam. was assessed using single close-ended question. HRQOL evaluated by EQ-5D-5L instrument. Multilevel logistic regression Tobit models were...
Understanding the predictors of health conditions and exposure to secondhand smoke among children is necessary determine severity issues identify effective solutions. Despite significant prevalence in smoking child smoke, there have been only a few studies focusing on this area Vietnam, thus current study aims fill gap. The questionnaires 435 aged between 0 6 their caregivers, who agreed participate research, were collected at Pediatric Department Bach Mai hospital, Hanoi, 2016....
Abstract Background Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) has been proven to be effective in improving health status and the quality of life illicit drug users. Due quick expand methadone program, socialization through co-payment service is a critical success it. In Nam Dinh, Vietnam, MMT used public clinics one private clinic. Such effectiveness this found depend largely on adherence treatment. This study aims explore compliance rate its influencing factors among users between Dinh...
Although psychological distress is one of the major health issues among aging populations, little known about how this challenge affects older patients after falls. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Thai Binh province, Vietnam, to explore prevalence and associated factors 405 The 6-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) used measure distress. Socio-demographic clinical characteristics were collected using a structured questionnaire. Multivariate Tobit Logistic regressions...
Background Social media has emerged as a common source of dermatological information. Monitoring the patterns social use and engagement is important to counteract limitations media. However, evidence in Vietnamese dermatology patients lacking. Objective This study aimed explore by identify factors associated with engagement. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted 519 participants at Vietnam National Hospital Dermatology Venereology during September November 2018. Data about sociodemographic...
Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption can be considered as risk factors that increase the progression of chronic liver disease. Meanwhile, unprotected sex is one main causes hepatitis B infection. This study aimed to explore drinking, smoking, risky sexual behaviors among people with virus (HBV) in a Vietnamese urban setting, well investigating potential associated factors. A cross-sectional was performed October 2018 Viet-Tiep Hospital, Hai Phong, Vietnam. total 298 patients who had...
Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition resulting from various etiologies such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and infection, associated with decreased quality of life, poor health outcomes, increased economic burden. However, epidemiological studies on neuropathic have been largely limited in Vietnam.A cross-sectional study was conducted adult Vietnamese industrial workers across three manufacturing plants. Demographic, socioeconomic, occupational data were collected. Prevalence...
Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the leading causes of death in Vietnam. Survivors TBI suffer from functional and cognitive deficits. Understanding that Activities Daily Living (ADLs) Instrumental (IADLs) are crucial measuring treatment health-related quality life patients with TBI. This study aims to evaluate ADLs IADLs population Vietnam determine correlated factors these two indices. A cross-sectional was conducted on 212 February September 2020. scales were applied....
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. This study aimed to measure the health-related quality life (HRQOL) TBI patients in Vietnam evaluate associated factors. Methods A longitudinal was conducted Thai Binh, Vietnam, from February September 2020. The EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) EQ-Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS) were used HRQOL. Socio-demographic characteristics, including age, gender, education level, employment status,...
Sleep quality is an important indicator of treatment outcome for patients with traffic accident injuries. In Vietnam, the impacts injury on sleep status are usually amplified in urban areas due to disproportionate distribution mental care services between city and less developed settings. Our study investigated deterioration identified associated demographic factors among small setting Vietnam. A cross-sectional was conducted 408 one provincial hospital five district hospitals Thai Binh,...
Abstract Falls are a leading cause of death among elderly people. However, research on the cost fall-related injuries is limited in Vietnam. We estimated treatment costs and associated factors 405 patients Thai Binh hospitals. Costs were through self-reported data medical non-medical expenses. Logistic regression GLM used to identify payment affordability factors. Inpatient outpatient care for US$98.06 US$8.53, respectively. 11.85% participants couldn’t pay treatment. Payment ability decline...