A5078800066- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Global Health Care Issues
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Renin-Angiotensin System Studies
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University
2016-2025
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
2024
Faculty of Public Health
2024
Hung Vuong Hospital
2024
Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Study Group
2023
Weatherford College
2023
University Medical Center HCMC
2018-2022
St. Luke's International University
2021
Deakin University
2016
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
2016
Identifying those who use methamphetamine or are at high risk of using is essential so that early, appropriate intervention can be made. This study evaluated the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) for identifying among people on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Vietnam. From June 2021 to May 2023, all MMT 15 clinics Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were invited participate this study. Participants underwent a face-to-face interview complete 8-item...
Little is known about the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on public health and preventive medicine students, particularly in resource-limited countries. This study evaluated stress level this population Vietnam their coping strategies during pandemic.A cross-sectional was conducted April 2020 among 563 students. A structured questionnaire included background information, measured by Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Brief COPE. To compare PSS score COPE participants with different characteristics,...
Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by muscle mass decline, is one of the leading health problems in elderly. This study determined rate sarcopenia according to criteria Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) and related factors elderly people. A community-based cross-sectional was conducted 632 people aged 60 years or over Ho Chi Minh City. Data were collected through predefined questionnaire direct measurement. identified based on Inbody 770 machine AWGS criteria. The prevalence...
Tuberculous meningitis in adults is well characterized Vietnam, but there are no data on the disease children. We present a prospective descriptive study of Vietnamese children with TBM to define presentation, course and characteristics associated poor outcome. A 100 consecutively admitted at Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City. Cox logistic regression were used identify factors risk death combined endpoint or disability treatment completion. The enrolled from October 2009 March 2011....
The International Health Regulations-State Party Annual Reporting (IHR-SPAR) index and the Global Security Index (GHSI) have been developed to aid in strengthening national capacities for pandemic preparedness. We examined relationship between country-level rankings on these two indices, along with additional indices (the Universal Coverage Service World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicator (n = 195)) compared them reported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases deaths (Johns Hopkins University...
Background . Complicated appendicitis, a potentially life‐threatening condition, is common. However, the diagnosis of this condition mainly based on physician’s experiences and advanced diagnostic equipment. This study built validated machine learning models to facilitate detection complicated appendicitis. Methods. A retrospective cohort was conducted medical charts all patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy at city hospital during 2016‐2020. The synthetic minority over‐sampling...
HIV-related stigma and symptoms of depression (SOD) in people living with HIV (PLWH) remain public health challenges many countries. This study determined the levels support PLWH received from family community their impact on SOD. A cross-sectional was conducted at four outpatient clinics districts Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Social measured using Health Outcomes Research Support Survey Family Scale. by Stigma SOD identified Center for...
Social support plays a crucial role in the treatment and recovery process of patients engaging methadone maintenance (MMT). However, there is paucity research about social among MMT patients, possibly due to lack appropriate measuring tools. This study aimed evaluate psychometric properties Vietnamese version Medical Outcomes Study: Support Survey (MOS-SSS) patients. A cross-sectional survey 300 was conducted clinic Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. who agreed participate completed face-to-face...
The pathogenesis and prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may be influenced by both genetic environmental factors. Findings on the relationship polymorphisms in various genes encoding renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system coronary artery lesions mortality AMI are inconsistent. aim this study was to determine whether AGTR1 A1166C polymorphism affects 1-year post-AMI patients. Patients their first admitted Cho Ray Hospital, Vietnam, from January 2020 August 2021 were...
Abstract Background Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is effective for treating opioid dependence. However, nonadherence can increase the risk of withdrawal syndrome, relapse, and overdose. Methods A community-based randomized controlled trial was conducted on 450 opioid-dependent patients undergoing MMT at three clinics in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Patients were randomly allocated into groups including control, text message reminder (TMR), motivational interview (MI). Treatment...
Stigma toward homosexuality plays an important role in the increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV among men who have sex with (MSM). This study describes associations between three dimensions homosexuality-related stigma (enacted, perceived and internalized) behaviors HIV-negative MSM Hanoi, Vietnam. A total 1675 were recruited from baseline a cohort 2017 to 2019 through respondent-driven, time-location internet-based sampling strategies. was measured by locally validated...
Lung ultrasound (LUS) has proven high diagnostic accuracy for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in developed countries. However, its performance resource-limited settings with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) incidence is less established. Additionally, the role of LUS monitoring CAP progression remains underexplored. Objectives To validate performance, and prognostic utility a TB setting. Design Prospective single-centre cohort study. Setting Pulmonary department tertiary hospital Vietnam....
Introduction. To date, there has been little systematic, quantitative research on the links between academic pressure and mental health among adolescents in Asia, none Vietnam. In part, this is because of a lack appropriate tools to measure complex phenomenon. This study was validate Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA), developed tested China, with aim fostering further Asia. Methods. A total 1283 students were recruited 3 secondary schools high Ho Chi Minh City, Anonymous,...
Depression is believed to be under-diagnosed and under-treated in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Early screening referral mental health services for treatment has been shown enhance HIV patients' during the course of treatment. A lack psychiatric specialist PLHIV at outpatient clinics (OPC) Vietnam leads insufficient identification depression. However, alternative approaches are available such as use scales. This study investigated psychometric properties Center Epidemiologic Studies –...
Thyroid nodule is a common disorder normally detected by ultrasound. However, little known about the population prevalence of thyroid nodules in Vietnamese population. This study aimed to estimate nodules, its characteristics, and associated factors large number people undergoing annual health checkups.A retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive was conducted, based on electronic medical records checkups at Health Checkup Department, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. All...