Abstract
Objective: This thesis investigates the contributions of the Global Fund in controlling malaria in Vietnam since 2014, focusing on its multifaceted approaches, strategies, and interventions in malaria prevention, detection, and treatment, as well as overall health system strengthening.
Subject and Methods: The research employs a case study design combined with a desk review of project documents, financial reports, impact assessments, and academic literature. Qualitative methodologies, including key informant interviews and thematic analysis, are used to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the Global Fund's interventions.
Key Findings: The study finds that the Global Fund's contributions have significantly enhanced malaria control in Vietnam through increased funding, technical support, and infrastructural improvements. Notable successes include improved diagnostic capabilities, the introduction of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), and increased community awareness and engagement. However, challenges such as logistical issues, funding constraints, and the emergence of drug-resistant malaria strains were identified. The research highlights the critical role of international collaboration, government commitment, and community involvement in sustaining malaria control efforts and provides insights into effective public health interventions.
Ha-Linh Quach, Thai Quang Pham, Ngoc-Anh Hoang, Dinh Cong Phung, Viet Cuong Nguyen, Son Hong Le, Thanh Cong Le, Thu Minh Thi Bui, Dang Hai Le, Anh Duc Dang, Duong Nhu Tran, Nghia Duy Ngu, Florian Vogt, Cong Khanh Nguyen
Background Trends in the public perception and awareness of COVID-19 over time are poorly understood. We conducted a longitudinal study to analyze characteristics and trends of online information during a major COVID-19 outbreak in Da Nang province, Vietnam in July-August 2020 to understand public awareness and perceptions during an epidemic. Methods We collected online information on COVID-19 incidence and mortality from online platforms in Vietnam between 1 July and 15 September, 2020, and assessed their trends over time against the epidemic curve. We explored the associations between engagement, sentiment polarity, and other characteristics of online information with different outbreak phases using Poisson regression and multinomial logistic regression analysis. We assessed the frequency of keywords over time, and conducted a semantic analysis of keywords using word segmentation Results
We found a close association between collected online information and the evolution of the
COVID-19 situation in Vietnam. Online information generated higher engagements during
compared to before the outbreak. There was a close relationship between sentiment polarity
and posts’ topics: the emotional tendencies about COVID-19 mortality were significantly
more negative, and more neutral or positive about COVID-19 incidence. Online newspaper
reported significantly more information in negative or positive sentiment than online forums
or social media. Most topics of public concern followed closely the progression of the
COVID-19 situation during the outbreak: development of the global pandemic and vaccination; the unfolding outbreak in Vietnam; and the subsiding of the outbreak after two months.
Conclusion
This study shows how online information can reflect a public health threat in real time, and
provides important insights about public awareness and perception during different outbreak
phases. Our findings can help public health decision makers in Vietnam and other low and
middle income countries with high internet penetration rates to design more effective communication strategies during critical phases of an epidemic
Le Thi Huong, Thao Thi Phuong, Nguyen Corey Jacinto, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Linh Gia Vu, Hien Thu Nguyen, Minh Ngoc Le Vu, Xuan Thi Thanh Le, Thao Thanh Nguyen, Quan Thi Pham, Nhung Thi Kim Ta, Quynh Thi Nguyen, Carl A Latkin, Cyrus SH Ho, Roger CM Ho
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
Purpose: New COVID-19 variants pose great challenges in protecting the success of vaccination programs. Awareness of community
becomes an important component to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to analyze people’s awareness of COVID-19
and identify the implications for optimal risk communication in Vietnam.
Study Methods and Materials: A total of 341 individuals participated in an online cross-sectional study. Community awareness on
COVID-19 was examined by using a structured questionnaire. Multivariable Tobit regression was used to examine associated factors
with community awareness.
Results: Our results indicated high levels of awareness of local COVID-19 situation, transmission risks, and preventive behavioral
practices during the first week of social isolation. Higher awareness of local pandemic situation was associated with female
respondents (Coef.: 6.19; 95% CI: 0.51; 11.87) and larger family sizes of above 5 people (Coef.: 9.00; −1.00; 19.00). Respondents
between 35–44 years old were shown to be less aware of preventive behavioral practices than other age groups, including the group of
participants above 44 years old (Coef.: −0.34; 95% CI: −0.67; −0.02). Lastly, participants who were “fairly satisfied” with information
resources had awareness levels of preventive behavioral practices lower than that of “unsatisfied” respondents (Coef.: −0.45; 95% CI:
0.74; −0.16).
Conclusion: This study offers crucial insights into the pandemic awareness of citizens and risk communication effectiveness during
COVID-19 in Vietnam. The study findings shall serve the development of policies and interventions aimed at empowering individuals
in the local and global fight against coronavirus
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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