A5061649099- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Research studies in Vietnam
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Sex work and related issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
- Galectins and Cancer Biology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Community Health and Development
Hanoi Medical University
2016-2025
Drexel University
2025
University of California, Los Angeles
2024
University of Southern California
2024
Hanoi Medical University Hospital
2024
Weatherford College
2023
École des hautes études en sciences sociales
2022
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2022
British Columbia Centre on Substance Use
2022
Inserm
2022
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam experience disproportionate rates of HIV infection. To advance understanding how structural barriers may shape their engagement prevention services, we draw on 32 in-depth interviews and four focus groups (n = 31) conducted MSM Hanoi between October 2015- March 2016. Three primary factors emerged: (1) Diversity, both relation to identity income; Vietnamese described themselves as segregated into Bóng kín (hidden, often heterosexually-identified MSM)...
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections are a global health burden. NG resistance to cephalosporins, which is increasingly reported, an imminent threat public health. Many hypothesize that commensal species important reservoir for genetic material conferring antimicrobial in NG; however, clinical data lacking.
Women living with HIV often face intersecting challenges of stigma and gender inequality. In Vietnam, this issue is potentially exacerbated by the patriarchal culture. From December 2021 to March 2022, we conducted in-depth interviews 30 women in Hanoi better understand their experiences coping mechanisms navigate stigma, cultural beliefs norms. The explored various topics including women's social family roles HIV-related beliefs, its impact on one's health strategies. Participants reported...
This study examined the aging-associated health and care needs among HIV population in Vietnam, integrating perspectives from healthcare professionals, PLWH, their caregivers. Qualitative data were collected through five focus group interviews involving ten nine caregivers, eight providers Hanoi, March 2023. Thematic analyses uncovered recurring patterns themes across three participant groups. PLWH reflected diverse experiences, showing mental struggles, aging-related concerns, a lack of...
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...
Objectives Doxycycline prophylaxis shows promise for bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, but data primarily come from high-income countries. This study assessed awareness, willingness and factors associated with to use doxycycline STI prevention among men who have sex (MSM) using HIV pre-exposure (HIV-PrEP) in Vietnam. Methods Between 25 January 4 February 2024, a cross-sectional recruited males aged ≥18 years reported having the past 12 months 11 HIV-PrEP clinics...
Retention and adherence to daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are critical for effective HIV prevention; however, YMSM exhibit lower rates of both compared other populations. This is important because young men who have sex with (YMSM) at higher risk HIV, understanding their challenges can help create better support interventions. scoping review synthesizes evidence on the facilitators barriers PrEP retention among YMSM, focusing individuals aged 10 29 years. The adheres PRISMA-ScR...
Few evidence-based interventions have been successfully scaled up and sustained long-term. Within an implementation trial testing strategies for scale-up of the Systems Navigation Psychosocial Counseling (SNaP) intervention people who inject drugs (PWID) with HIV across clinics in Vietnam, we sought to assess if SNaP was after study support ended identify factors, including adaptations, that affected sustainment. Across all 42 clinics, surveyed clinic staff at 6-10 months post-study...
The growth of breast tumors is driven and controlled by a subpopulation cancer cells resembling adult stem cells, which are called stem-like (CSCs). In cancer, the function maintenance CSCs influenced protein O-GlcNAcylation enzyme responsible for this post-translational modification, O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT). However, mechanism regulation OGT cycling in still unclear. Analysis proteome O-GlcNAcome, revealed GATAD2B, component Nucleosome Remodeling Deacetylase (NuRD) complex, as substrate...
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...
Health research capacity strengthening (HRCS) is a strategy implemented worldwide to improve the ability of developing countries tackle persistent and disproportionate burdens disease they face. Drawing on review existing HRCS literature our experiences over course an project in Vietnam, we summarise major challenges enterprise at interpersonal, institutional macro levels. While several decades initiatives many these have been well documented, highlight considerations that remain...
The success of HIV care strongly depends upon skills the healthcare worker. Vietnam has a punitive history towards and even though this changed recently, persons living with are still facing discrimination. objective paper is to assess gaps in knowledge factors associated discriminatory attitudes among medical students order improve training.In cross-sectional quantitative study using structured questionnaire, 200 final-year at Hanoi Medical University were approached for data collection May...
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health concern worldwide. Women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) have the additional and unique need to seek sexual reproductive services. WLHA’s maternal journeys can be shaped by cultural norms resources that exist in their society. This study sought understand if how family planning, pregnancy, motherhood experiences could influenced patriarchal culture, gender roles, HIV stigma Vietnam, specifically. Methods...
The present study describes complex drug and sexual risk in a group of male sex workers (n = 79) who were recruited the context larger young heroin users Hanoi, Vietnam 1270). Male significantly more likely than non-sex to be migrants (P < 0.001) have unstable housing 0.001), lifetime exposure marijuana 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) 0.01), amphetamines 0.05), cocaine 0.01) morphine 0.001). are currently use MDMA 0.05) ‘smoke’ as their most frequent mode administration...