- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Health, Technology, Consumer Behavior
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
National Institute Of Hygiene And Epidemiology
2010-2024
University of Colombo
2024
Ministry of Health
2010-2015
Background Dengue fever (DF) represents a significant health burden in Vietnam, which is forecast to worsen under climate change. The development of an early-warning system for DF has been selected as prioritised adaptation measure change Vietnam. Objective This study aimed develop accurate prediction model Vietnam using wide range meteorological factors inputs inform public responses outbreak prevention the context future Methods Convolutional neural network (CNN), Transformer, long...
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook, an integrated MCH home-based record, was piloted in four provinces of Vietnam (Dien Bien, Hoa Binh, Thanh An Giang). The study is aimed at assessing the changes pregnant women's behavior towards frequencies their antenatal care service utilizations subsequent breastfeeding practices up to six months age, through Handbook intervention. This because levels knowledge, attitude (KAP) exclusive have been previously neither analyzed nor reported relation...
Background: Formative research is a useful tool for designing new health interventions. This paper presents key findings from formative conducted in Vietnam to guide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduction. Methods: We explored the sociocultural environment, system capacity and policy-making process using combined quantitative qualitative methodology. Data collection was done through literature review, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation checklists structured...
Home-based records (HBRs) are globally implemented as the effective tools that encourage pregnant women and mothers to timely adequately utilise maternal child health (MCH) services. While availability utilisation of nationally representative HBRs have been assessed in several earlier studies, reality a number subnationally less coordinated manner has neither reported nor analysed.
The Global Climate Risk Index 2020 ranked Vietnam as the sixth country in world most affected by climate variability and extreme weather events over period 1999-2018. Sea level rise are projected to be more severe coming decades, which, without additional action, will increase number of people at risk climate-sensitive diseases, challenging health system. This article summaries results a vulnerability adaptation (V&A) assessment conducted evidences for development National Change Health...
Plasmid-Mediated Colistin Resistance 1 (mcr-1) was first reported in 2015 and is a great concern to human health. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of mcr-1 mcr-1-positive Escherichia coli (MCRPEC) association infection status among various reservoirs connected livestock. The study conducted 70 poultry swine farms commune Ha Nam province, northern Vietnam. Samples were collected from farmers, food animals, domestic farm environments (flies wastewater) for polymerase chain...
In recent years, despite the accessibility to vaccines (both for humans and animals), rabies remains a problem in many areas of Vietnam. While number deaths decreased by 90% from 1994 2003, increased 2004 2007. 2007, victims was 2–3 times higher than 2003 131 people died as result rabies. order better understand Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices (KAP) toward both high low incidence mortality Vietnam, KAP between pet non-pet owners, cross-sectional study carried out administering structured...
Background Prefilled syringes are the standard in developed countries but logistic and financial barriers prevent their widespread use developing countries. The current study evaluated of a compact, prefilled, autodisable device (CPAD) to deliver pentavalent vaccine by field actors Senegal Vietnam. Methods We conducted logistic, programmatic, anthropological that included a) interviews immunization staff at different health system levels parents attending sessions; b) observation sessions...
<sec> <b>Objective</b> The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection and related factors among adult population in Central Highland, 2018. </sec><sec> <b>Methods</b> applied cross-sectional descriptive design with combination structured interview serological blood tests. There were 2428 respondents 03 provinces, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Nong included which from September December <b>Results</b> adults Highland 11.2% positive...
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to identify the prevalence Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and its components among overweight adults in a rural region Vietnam based on International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 2005 Joint Interim Statement (JIS) 2009 definitions, determine level agreement between these definitions.MethodsA sample 1076 aged 50–65 10 randomly selected communes Phu Ly district, Hanam province, were into study. Study participants collected fasting venous blood samples by certified...
Despite school pupils being at greatest risk during the 2009 influenza pandemic there are limited data on outbreaks of A(H1N1)pdm09 in primary schools South-East Asia. This prospective cohort study describes an outbreak a rural Vietnam.In total 103 cases influenza-like illness were found among 407 school. Ten these laboratory confirmed virus. The overall attack rate (AR) was 25% (103/407), and highest (41%) grade 4 pupils, where started. All presented with mild self-limiting illness, acute...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Prevailing childhood obesity in Asia adds risk for future adult burden of and non-communicable diseases. Weak policies across most Asian countries enables unrestricted marketing obesogenic foods beverages directly to children. Television is the common medium food reach this audience. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed assess extent nature television non-alcoholic beverage nine (Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri...
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in screening and treatment management hypertension at commune health stations (CHSs) Cao Bang province 2021- 2022. All 161 CHSs were selected for study. intervention package was developed based on needs Bang, including i) conducting advocacy workshops support remove barriers that affect activities CHSs; ii) providing capacity building workers, village worker through hand-on training supportive supervision; iii) with essential...
Rising childhood obesity rates in Asia are adding risk for the future adult burden of and noncommunicable diseases. Weak policies across most Asian countries enable unrestricted marketing obesogenic foods beverages to children. Television is common medium food reach this audience.
BackgroundThe information on prevalence of undiagnosed hyperglycemia, and hypertension among the adult in Vietnam is limited. The aim this study was to identify intermediate some associated factors adults aged ≥40 years living Ba Vi district Hanoi, Vietnam.MethodsA cross-sectional conducted 1814 nine communes district, a semi rural area, Vietnam. Lists communes, who reported for hypertension, diabetes, were made. From lists, participants randomly selected based selection criteria....
Background: The Internet undoubtedly has become an useful tool in searching health information related to problem of pregnant women as well mothers having children under 2 years age. This aims meet the deman thorough understanding about pregnancy and childbirth care. way people use for such thing, nevertheless, not been properly addressed Vietnam. Objective: 1. To have a general view on current situation how woman, age at Huong Long ward, Hue city, year 2018. 2. understand associated factors...