Background: Dyslipidemia, caused by abnormalities blood lipid profiles including increased total cholesterol, increased triglycerides, increased LDL-C, and decreased HDL-C, has posed significant health risks including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other pathologies for people over the world, Vietnam included. The main purpose of the systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the prevalence of dyslipidemia and describe some factors related to dyslipidemia among Vietnamese adults from 2010 to 2023.
Method: We searched relevant articles by key terms such as dyslipidemia, blood lipid, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglyceride. Included studies were extracted from Pubmed/ Medline, Web of Science, Embase, CINANL, and 27 journals in Vietnam between January 1st 2010, to August 3rd 2023. For meta-analysis, we performed forest plot using random effect model with R 4.4.1 and Stata 17.0.
Findings: 105 articles were included in systematic review and 67 studies were included in meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of dyslipidemia was 68% (95%CI: 60% - 76%), high total cholesterol was 34% (95%CI: 29% - 40%), high triglycerides was 39% (95%CI: 32% - 46%), low HDL-C was 26% (95%CI: 20% - 35%), and high LDL-C was 26% (95%CI: 20% - 35%). Moreover, having diabetes (OR=2.47, 95%CI: 1.72 – 3.55), overweight/ obesity (OR= 2.46, 95%CI: 2.03 – 2.98), large WC (OR=3.47, 95%CI: 2.39 – 5.05), low physical activity (OR=2.20, 95%CI: 1.41 – 3.45), and low vegetables consumption (OR=3.64, 95%CI: 1.53, 8.07) were significantly positively associated with dyslipidemia.
Conclusion: The prevalence of dyslipidemia and subtypes is relatively high among Vietnamese adults, particularly with elevated triglycerides.
Thao Thi Phuong Nguyen, Tham Thi Nguyen, Vu Trong Anh Dam, Thuc Thi Minh Vu, Hoa Thi Do, Giang Thu Vu, Anh Quynh Tran, Carl A. Latkin, Brian J. Hall, Roger C. M. Ho, Cyrus S. H. Ho
Frontiers in Psychology
Introduction: This study aimed to explore the mental wellbeing profiles and their related factors among urban young adults in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hanoi, which is the capital of Vietnam. There were 356 Vietnamese who completed the Mental Health Inventory-5 (MHI-5) questionnaire. The Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) was used to identify the subgroups of mental wellbeing through five items of the MHI-5 scale as the continuous variable. Multinomial logistic regression was used to determine factors related to subgroups. Results: Three classes represented three levels of MHI-5 score, which included “Poor mental health,” “Fair mental health,” and “Good mental health,” were, respectively, 14.3, 46.6, and 39.0%. Compared to a low household economy, participants with an average household economy had 2.11 and 4.79 times higher odds of being in a good mental health class relative to fair and poor mental health classes. Respondents with more than two acute symptoms had 3.85 times higher odds of being in a good mental health class relative to a poor mental health class, as compared to those without acute symptoms. Regarding the measurement of the Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS), people having support from their family had 1.80 and 2.23 times higher odds of being in classes of fair and good mental health relative to the poor mental health class; and participants having friend support also had 1.87 times higher odds of being in a good mental health class compared with the fair mental health class, as the MSPSS score increased by 1 unit. People with Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale increased by 1 score, those who had 1.17, 1.26, and 1.47 times higher odds of being in a good compared to fair mental health class, fair compared to poor mental health class, and good compared to poor mental
health class, respectively.
Conclusion: Our findings were given to promote a new classification method
for mental health screening among the general population. The current
findings could be used as evidence to develop policies and plans that focus
on encouraging early screening for mental health problems among the
general young population in the future
Asia Pacific Journal Clinical Nutrition
Background and Objectives: The number of older adults is increasing rapidly in Vietnam. They suffer from various health problems, including malnutrition and dysphagia. By using a simple screening questionnaire such as
the Mini Nutritional Assessment - Short Form (MNA-SF) and 10-item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), nutritional and dysphagic status were screened in this study. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of and relationship between malnutrition and dysphagia in Vietnamese older adult inpatients. Methods and Study Design:
The study was designed as a cross-sectional study and conducted in three large hospitals in northern Vietnam.
The data about nutritional status and dysphagia status of 1007 older inpatients were collected by dietitians. Results: There were 71.6% of subjects at malnourished (MNA-SF score <8) and risk of malnutrition (MNA-SF
score: 8–11). The prevalence of dysphagia by EAT-10 was 24.6%. The risk of dysphagia was independently associated with higher risk of malnutrition, with an odds ratio of 3.21 (95% CI: 1.93-5.31, p<0.001). In addition,
malnutrition was also an independent predictor for risk of dysphagia, with an odds ratio of 3.09 (95% CI: 1.84-
5.17, p<0.001). Conclusions: Malnutrition and dysphagia prevalence were high; and malnutrition and dysphagia
have a strong relationship among older adult inpatients in Vietnam. Therefore, nutritional and dysphagia screening at hospital admission are very important and recommended.
TNU Journal of Science and Technology
Nutrition today
International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences
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.
Huy Van Nguyen, An Dang Do, Hien Thi Thu Do, An Thi Minh Dao, Giang Bao Kim, Hai Thi Phan, Huyen Thu Doan, Khue Ngoc Luong, Lam Tuan Nguyen, Minh Van Hoang, Nga Thi Quynh Pham, Quan The Nguyen
Journal of Preventive Medicine Hygiene
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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