International Journal of STD and AIDS
Background: HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have disproportionately affected communities of men who have sex with men (MSM). We describe HIV and STI prevalence and testing patterns among urban Vietnamese MSM. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional community-based study of MSM in Hanoi, Vietnam in 2016. Participants selfreported experiences of social stigma in healthcare settings and previous HIV and STI testing. STI testing included HIV, herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Results: 205 MSM participated in the study. STI prevalence was HIV (10%), HSV-2 (4%), syphilis (13%), gonorrhea (34%), and chlamydia (19%). More than half (55%) of participants tested positive for at least one STI. Most participants had been previously tested for HIV or another STI (72%), with 24% previously receiving a positive result. Perceived and enacted social stigma in healthcare contexts was negatively associated with previous HIV or STI testing (adjusted prevalence odds ratio (aPOR): 0.22; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.10–0.48). Discussion: High prevalence of STIs was observed among Vietnamese MSM, and perceived and enacted stigma was related to HIV and STI testing. Our findings reaffirm the importance of regular STI screening among this population as well as additional outreach to promote safe HIV and STI healthcare engagement.
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Cervical cancer is really a public health problem that should be prioritized for prevention interventions and early screening, especially in developing countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a Hanoi Medical University vaccination unit in 2018 to identify the prevalence of and related factors with cervical cancer screening among female clients in Hanoi, Vietnam. We collected data using a structured questionnaire among 405 female clients. The results showed that the prevalence of study participants who had the decision on cervical cancer screening was 79.5%. Associated factors of cervical cancer screening among female clients were have had sex with 1 person (OR= 42.5; 95%CI= 5.6-311.2), 2 people (OR= 29.7; 95%CI= 3.84- 230) and 3 people (OR= 41.6; 95%CI= 4.68- 369.9). There is a statistically significant relationship between two variables [average monthly income (OR= 2.79, 95%CI= 1.19- 6.56), and sex status (OR=20.9, 95%CI= 2.52- 173.39) with the decision to screen for cervical cancer. Enhancing the proportion of cervical cancer screening by fostering knowledge and awareness about human papillomavirus, and cervical cancer and using health services assessment will be highly recommended in Vietnam.
Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research
cancer, cancer control, cancer burden, prevention, early detection, screening, treatment, health systems, health policy, review, NCDs, Vietnam
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.
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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