Frontiers in Psychiatry
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health and well-being worldwide, and its psychological effects are receiving substantial attention in the scientific literature. Research to date shows that the pandemic has increased prevalences of depression, anxiety, and stress. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of mental health symptoms and identify the associated factors among men in a rural area of Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and findings: During July 15–31, 2020, we conducted a crosssectional survey of 1,085 men from 18 years old in 11 rural districts in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, and assessed their mental health using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 Items (DASS-21). Outcomes assessed were have a symptom of depression, anxiety, and stress; risk factors measured included age, religion, marital status, education, occupation, and financial status. Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the statistical significance of associations between risk factors and mental health symptoms. Findings showed that the prevalences of having a symptom of depression, anxiety and stress among participants were 6.39, 9.72, and 5.65%, respectively. Regression model showed being younger (95% CI: –0.030; – 0.004, p = 0.001), men had high school degree (95% CI: –0.671; –0.074, p = 0.014), men living in nearly poor houshoulds (95% CI: 0.067, 1.905, p < 0.05) and poor housholds (95% CI: 0.608; 2.721, p < 0.05) had significantly lower depression scores than others. Conclusion: Prevalences of having symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress were much higher than in similar previous research in rural Vietnam, suggesting that mental health problems among men in this setting became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic. Age, religion, level of
education and family income status were statistically significant predictors of
mental health problems. These findings provide useful insights into the impact
of pandemics on mental health.
Dat Tien Nguyen, Tri Minh Ngo, Huong Lan Thi Nguyen, Minh Dai Le, Mai Le Ngoc Duong, Phan Huy Hoang, Ha Viet Nguyen, Kirsty Foster, Tuyen Van Duong, Giang Bao Kim, Tung Thanh Pham
Medical students are known to have higher levels of these issues than the general population but in Vietnam the effects of the pandemic on medical student mental health was not documented
Ha T. T. Tran, Minh H. Nguyen, Thu T. M. Pham, Giang B. Kim, Hiep T. Nguyen, Ngoc-Minh Nguyen, Hoa T. B. Dam, Thai H. Duong, Yen H. Nguyen, Thao T. Do, Thao T. P. Nguyen, Thuy T. Le, Hien T. T. Do, Tham T. Nguyen, Khue M. Pham, Tuyen Van Duong
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health
health literacy, preventive behaviors, fear, COVID-19, anxiety, depression, nursing students, handwashing, mask-wearing, physical distancing, Vietnam
Background: The infodemic has been co-existing with the COVID-19 pandemic with an influx of misinformation and conspiracy theories. These affect people’s psychological health and adherence to preventive measures. eHealth literacy (eHEALS) may help with alleviating the negative effects of the infodemic. As nursing students are future healthcare professionals, having adequate eHEALS skills is critically important in their clinical practice, safety, and health. This study aimed to (1) explore the eHEALS level and its associated factors, and (2) examine the associations of eHEALS with preventive behaviors, fear of COVID-19 (FCV-19S), anxiety, and depression among nursing students. Methods: We surveyed 1851 nursing students from 7 April to 31 May 2020 from eight universities across Vietnam. Data were collected, including demographic characteristics, eHEALS, adherence to preventive behaviors (handwashing, mask-wearing, physical distancing), FCV-19S, anxiety, and depression. Linear and logistic regression analyses were performed appropriately to examine associations. Results: The mean score of eHEALS was 31.4 ± 4.4. The eHEALS score was
significantly higher in males (unstandardized regression coefficient, B, 0.94; 95% confidence interval,
95% CI, 0.15 to 1.73; p = 0.019), and students with a better ability to pay for medication (B, 0.79;
95% CI, 0.39 to 1.19; p < 0.001), as compared to their counterparts. Nursing students with a higher
eHEALS score had a higher likelihood of adhering to hand-washing (odds ratio, OR, 1.18; 95% CI,
1.15 to 1.22; p < 0.001), mask-wearing (OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.12 to 1.19; p < 0.001), keeping a safe physical
distance (OR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.25; p < 0.001), and had a lower anxiety likelihood (OR, 0.95; 95%
CI, 0.92 to 0.99; p = 0.011). Conclusions: Nursing students who were men and with better ability
to pay for medication had higher eHEALS scores. Those with higher eHEALS scores had better
adherence to preventive measures, and better psychological health. The development of strategies to
improve eHEALS of nursing students may contribute to COVID-19 containment and improve their
psychological health.
Minh H. Nguyen, Tinh X. Do, Tham T. Nguyen, Minh D. Pham, Thu T. M. Pham, Khue M. Pham, Giang B. Kim, Binh N. Do, Hiep T. Nguyen, Ngoc-Minh Nguyen, Hoa T. B. Dam, Yen H. Nguyen, Kien T. Nguyen, Thao T. P. Nguyen, Trung T. Nguyen, Tuyen Van Duong
Medical students’ health and wellbeing are highly concerned during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the impacts of fear of COVID-19 (FCoV-19S), healthy eating behavior, and health-related behavior changes on anxiety and depression
Ha V Tran, MSc MD Ha T T Nong, PhD Thuy T T Tran, PhD Teresa R Filipowicz, MPH Kelsey R Landrum, MPH Brian W Pence, PhD Giang M Le, PhD; Minh X Nguyen, PhD Dixon Chibanda, PhD Ruth Verhey, PhD Vivian F Go, PhD Hien T Ho, PhD Bradley N Gaynes
JMR Formative Research
Friendship Bench, Vietnam, Assessment-Decision-Adaptation-Production-Topical Experts-Integration-Training-Testing, ADAPT-ITT, common mental disorders, people living with HIV, PWH, people who inject drugs, PWID, methadone maintenance treatment, MMT, depression, anxiet
Background: The prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs) among people living with HIV and people who inject drugs
is high worldwide and in Vietnam. However, few evidence-informed CMD programs for people living with HIV who inject drugs
have been adapted for use in Vietnam. We adapted the Friendship Bench (FB), a problem-solving therapy (PST)–based program
that was successfully implemented among patients with CMDs in primary health settings in Zimbabwe and Malawi for use among
people living with HIV on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) with CMDs in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Objective: This study aimed to describe the adaptation process with a detailed presentation of 4 phases from the third (adaptation)
to the sixth (integration) of the Assessment-Decision-Adaptation-Production-Topical Experts-Integration-Training-Testing
(ADAPT-ITT) framework.
Methods: The adaptation phase followed a qualitative study design to explore symptoms of CMDs, facilitators, and barriers to
conducting FB for people living with HIV on MMT in Vietnam, and patient, provider, and caretaker concerns about FB. In the
production phase, we revised the original program manual and developed illustrated PST cases. In the topical expert and integration
phases, 2 investigators (BNG and BWP) and 3 subject matter experts (RV, DC, and GML) reviewed the manual, with reviewer
comments incorporated in the final, revised manual to be used in the training. The draft program will be used in the training and
testing phases.
Results: The study was methodologically aligned with the ADAPT-ITT goals as we chose a proven, effective program for
adaptation. Insights from the adaptation phase addressed the who, where, when, and how of FB program implementation in the
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MMT clinics. The ADAPT-ITT framework guided the appropriate adaptation of the program manual while maintaining the core
components of the PST of the original program throughout counseling techniques in all program sessions. The deliverable of this
study was an adapted FB manual to be used for training and piloting to make a final program manual.
Conclusions: This study successfully illustrated the process of operationalizing the ADAPT-ITT framework to adapt a mental
health program in Vietnam. This study selected and culturally adapted an evidence-informed PST program to improve CMDs
among people living with HIV on MMT in Vietnam. This adapted program has the potential to effectively address CMDs among
people living with HIV on MMT in Vietnam
Tạp chí nghiên cứu Y học
This cross-sectional study was conducted nationwide with a sample size of 9.781 participants in order to describe the prevalence of depression and anxiety among Vietnamese youth (15-24 years old) during a COVID-19 outbreak and associated factors. The 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale was used in this study. Results showed that 10% of the Vietnamese youth exhibited mild to extremely severe depression and 15.6% reported mild to extremely severe anxiety. Particularly, 1% of participants reported having severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression and 2.6% having severe or extremely severe symptoms of anxiety. Being christian or of other marital status or living in urban areas or having near poor or poor household income were all associated with increased depression among young people. Meanwhile, youth who were female, of ethnic minorities, Buddhist, Christian, or single, lived in urban areas, had only an elementary education, or had near low or low household income reported more anxiety symptoms. Findings from this study call for appropriate interventions to improve the mental health of the young population, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
Fengyi Hao, Bokun Wang, Wanqiu Tan, Syeda Fabeha Husain, Roger S McIntyre, Xiangdong Tang, Ling Zhang, Xiaofan Han, Li Jiang, Nicholas W S Chew, Benjamin Yong-Qiang Tan, Bach Tran, Zhisong Zhang, Gia Linh Vu, Giang Thu Vu, Cyrus S Ho, Vijay K Sharma
Background: Acceptance and willingness to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine are unknown.
Aims: We compared attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination in people suffering from depression or anxiety disorder and people without mental disorders, and their willingness
Huong Thi Le, Andre Jun Xian Lai, Jiaqian Sun, Linh Gia Vu, Hai Quang Pham, Trang Ha Nguyen, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A.Latkin, Xuan Thi Thanh Le, Thao Thanh Nguyen, Quan Thi Pham, Nhung Thi Kim Ta, Quynh Thi Nguyen, Roger C.M.Ho, Cyrus S.H.Ho
Front. Public Health
Pham Tien Nam, Pham Thanh Tung, Nguyen Hanh Dung, Duong Hoang An, Bui Dang The Anh, Quan Bich Diep, Kim Bao Giang, Dang Huong Giang, Ngo Thi Thu Hien, Pham Ngoc Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Phuong Linh, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Nguyen Xuan Long, Hoang Gia Thu, Duong Viet Tuan, Nguyen Huu Tu, Hoang Van Minh
Health Psychology Open
This study aimed to describe mental health service utilization and examine associated factors among students in Vietnam. Data were collected at eight universities in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2018 using an administered questionnaire. The total number of participants was 9,120 (95.1% response rate). Among stu dents participating in our survey, 12.5% (95% CI: 10.9–14.1) with depression and/or anxiety symptoms used mental health service in the last 12 months. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors associated with mental health ser vice utilization were marital status, types of housemate, men tal health problems, physical activity, smoking status, and alcohol drinking. Our study made recommendations to stake holders for improving mental health services utilization among students in Vietnam. These findings had important implica tions for future research on factors associated with mental health service utilization among university students.
Lê Thị Hương, Andre Jun Xian Lai, Jiaqian Sun, Men Thi Hoang, Linh Gia Vu, Hai Quang Pham, Trang Ha Nguyen, Bach Xuan Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Xuan Thi Thanh Le, Thao Thanh Nguyen, Quan Thi Pham, Nhung Thi Kim Ta, Quynh Thi Nguyen, Roger C. M. Ho, Cyrus S. H. Ho
Front. Public Health
This study aimed to describe mental health service utilization and examine associated factors among students in Vietnam. Data were collected at eight universities in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2018 using an administered questionnaire. The total number of participants was 9,120 (95.1% response rate). Among stu dents participating in our survey, 12.5% (95% CI: 10.9–14.1) with depression and/or anxiety symptoms used mental health service in the last 12 months. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors associated with mental health ser vice utilization were marital status, types of housemate, men tal health problems, physical activity, smoking status, and alcohol drinking. Our study made recommendations to stake holders for improving mental health services utilization among students in Vietnam. These findings had important implica tions for future research on factors associated with mental health service utilization among university students.
Y học thực hành
trầm cảm, lo âu, stress, sinh viên, y khoa, yếu tố liên quan, depression, anxiety, stress, students, medical, related factors
This study aimed to describe mental health service utilization and examine associated factors among students in Vietnam. Data were collected at eight universities in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2018 using an administered questionnaire. The total number of participants was 9,120 (95.1% response rate). Among stu dents participating in our survey, 12.5% (95% CI: 10.9–14.1) with depression and/or anxiety symptoms used mental health service in the last 12 months. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors associated with mental health ser vice utilization were marital status, types of housemate, men tal health problems, physical activity, smoking status, and alcohol drinking. Our study made recommendations to stake holders for improving mental health services utilization among students in Vietnam. These findings had important implica tions for future research on factors associated with mental health service utilization among university students.
Tạp chí nghiên cứu y học
This study aimed to describe mental health service utilization and examine associated factors among students in Vietnam. Data were collected at eight universities in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2018 using an administered questionnaire. The total number of participants was 9,120 (95.1% response rate). Among stu dents participating in our survey, 12.5% (95% CI: 10.9–14.1) with depression and/or anxiety symptoms used mental health service in the last 12 months. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors associated with mental health ser vice utilization were marital status, types of housemate, men tal health problems, physical activity, smoking status, and alcohol drinking. Our study made recommendations to stake holders for improving mental health services utilization among students in Vietnam. These findings had important implica tions for future research on factors associated with mental health service utilization among university students.
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