A5003109483- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Community Health and Development
- Global Health Care Issues
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Hanoi University
2016-2025
VinUniversity
2024-2025
Curtin University
2022-2023
University of California, Los Angeles
2021
Nuffield Health
2018
University of Leeds
2018
Ministry of Health
2018
Uppsala University
2018
Hanoi School Of Public Health
2014-2017
Faced with a backdrop of an increasing chronic disease burden from ageing global population compounded rising healthcare costs, health systems are required to implement cost-effective, safe and equitable care through efficient service delivery models. One approach achieving this is Starfield's 4Cs primary (PHC), which delineates the key attributes high-performing PHC system that upholds pillars coordination, first contact care, continuity comprehensive care. Therefore, study aims explore...
To ensure that health services are high-quality, trusted and used by the population, their design improvement should start from perspective of what matters to people. Patient journey mapping (PJM) is one research method centers experiences individuals living with conditions follows pathways through care recovery. This paper describes a novel, qualitative PJM methodology in Vietnam Philippines inform co-design people-centered viral hepatitis screening, treatment pathway for chronic hepatitis,...
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the infant and mother; however, rates of breastfeeding, particularly exclusive remain below optimal levels in many Asian countries. The aim this study is review breastfeeding mothers infants current Vietnam, evaluate effectiveness a mobile application on among Vietnam. A two-arm, parallel triple-blinded randomised controlled trial will be conducted 1000 Hanoi City, during 2020-2021. Eligible participants are pregnant women who seek antenatal care from...
Approximately 15% of women in low-and middle-income countries experience common perinatal mental disorders. Yet, many women, even if diagnosed with health conditions, are untreated due to poor quality care, limited accessibility, knowledge, and stigma. This paper describes how health-related stigma influences pregnant women's decisions not disclose their conditions seek treatment Vietnam, all which exacerbate inequitable access maternal healthcare. A mixed-method realist study was conducted,...
The prevalence of common perinatal mental disorders in Vietnam ranges from 16.9% to 39.9%, and substantial treatment gaps have been identified at all levels. This paper explores constraints the integration maternal health services primary healthcare level implications for system's responsiveness needs expectations pregnant women with conditions Vietnam. As part RESPONSE project, a three-phase realist evaluation study, we present Phase 1 findings, which employed systematic scoping literature...
In Vietnam and the Philippines, viral hepatitis is leading cause of cirrhosis liver cancer. This study aims to understand barriers enablers people receiving care for B C support both countries' efforts eliminate as a public health threat by 2030. Retrospective, semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposive, quota-based sample 63 living or in one province region Philippines. A rapid deductive approach thematic analysis produced key findings among three phases care: (1)...
Good nutrition in the first "1000 days," including breastfeeding and appropriate complementary foods, prepares for a healthy childhood adult life, also contributes to prevention of double burden malnutrition. Exclusive provides all required nutrients until an infant is around 6 months age when foods are needed. A literature review was undertaken Asia Pacific region. The being used at present often low nutrient density may provide insufficient amounts some critical nutrients, generally...
Background: In Vietnam, four or more antenatal care (ANC4+) visits/services among pregnant women have not been officially reported in the health system. Moreover, factors associated with use of ANC4+ services studied previous studies. this study, we conducted an exploratory analysis to identify rate utilization and rural areas Vietnam. Methods: The study was eight provinces South Central Coast region Vietnam between August 2013 May 2014. A total 907 women, who delivered past 1 year,...
Abstract Although people with disabilities are frequently targeted as key beneficiaries of social protection, little is known on their access to existing programmes. This study uses mixed methods explore participation in disability‐targeted and non‐targeted protection programmes Viet Nam, particularly the district Cam Le. In this district, assistance health insurance coverage among was 53 per cent 96 respectively. However, few accessed employment‐linked other benefits (e.g. vocational...
This paper aims to describe a trend in coverage of maternal care services, and provides detailed analysis socio-economic correlations the existing inequities. The uses data from Vietnam Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2000, 2006, 2011, 2014. In MICS, there were 9,117 women 9,473 11,614 9,827 2014 participated in. We found antenatal increase 68.6% 2000 95.9% Similarly, percentages who gave birth with assistance skilled staff increased during studied period ( 69.9% 87.7% 94.5% 2014)....
City governments are well-positioned to effectively address urban health challenges in the context of rapid urbanization Asia. They require good quality and timely evidence inform their planning decisions. In this article, we report our analyses degree data-informed from three Asian cities: Dhaka, Hanoi Pokhara. Our theoretical framework stems conceptualizations evidence-informed policymaking, policy analysis, includes: (1) key actors, (2) approaches developing implementing plans, (3)...
Background Socio-economic growth in many low and middle-income countries has resulted more available, though not equitably accessible, healthcare. Such also increased demands from citizens for their health systems to be responsive needs. This paper shares a protocol the RESPONSE study which aims understand, co-produce, implement evaluate context-sensitive interventions improve responsiveness needs of vulnerable groups Ghana Vietnam. Methods We will use realist mixed-methods theory-driven...
BackgroundIn almost 30 years since economic reforms or ‘renovation’ (Doimoi) were launched, Vietnam has achieved remarkably good health results, in many cases matching those much higher income countries. This study explores the contribution made by Universal Health Insurance (UHI) policies, focusing on past 15 years. We conducted a mixed method to describe and assess policy process relating insurance, from agenda setting through implementation evaluation.DesignThe qualitative research...
Social inequities have widened divisions between diverse population groups. Inequity is associated with social exclusion, structural and physical violence reduced development, which in turn are linked to civil unrest, conflict adverse health outcomes. Public services key institutions through created maintained, but evidence on viable interventions reduce institutional exclusion limited for low- middle-income (LMIC) contexts. We identify common drivers of across populations LMICs inclusion...
Aim: Cesarean section often translates to negative impacts on breastfeeding rates. This study aims evaluate the effect of a mobile application outcomes among mothers who had cesarean sections using randomized controlled trial in Vietnam 2020-2022. Methods: A triple-blinded was conducted. The tailored Vietnamese cultural context with two separate versions, one for intervention and control. group version auto-generated three messages per week linked information application's library content...
Introduction: Since 2011, the Vietnam’s Ministry of Health implemented ethnic minority midwives (EMMs) scheme in order to increase utilization maternal health services by women from minorities and those living hard-to-reach mountainous areas. This paper analyzes antenatal, delivery, postpartum care provided EMMs reports key determinants EMM as perceived service users. Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered 2015 all mothers (n=320) who gave birth a live-born during 1-year period...
Abstract Background Breastfeeding should begin as soon possible after birth and continue exclusively to 6 months of age. In Vietnam, in many other countries, breastfeeding is decreasing because modern lifestyles the promotion infant formula. It important provide mothers, family members, community with knowledge strategies improve rates. Smartphones are almost ubiquitous Vietnam potential information about breastfeeding. This study aimed document process designing developing a mobile app...
Global progress in reducing maternal mortality requires improving access to and child health services for the most vulnerable groups. This article reports results of implementation research that aimed increase acceptability village-based ethnic minority midwives (EMMs) by local communities Vietnam through implementing an integrated interventions package.The study was carried out 2 provinces Vietnam, Dien Bien Kon Tum. A quasi-experimental survey with pretest/posttest design adopted, which...