Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hai-Yen Nguyen-Thi, Minh-Thu Do-Tran, Thuy-Tram Nguyen-Ngoc, Dung Van Do, Luyen Dinh Pham, Nguyen Dang Tu Le
Summary: Clinical pharmacists in Ho Chi Minh City have moderate job stress, mainly due to patient care responsibility, job conflicts, and job recognition uncertainty. It is recommended to prioritize more practice-oriented training programs to help CPs alleviate stress.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Quy Van Khuc, Trang Nguyen, Thuy Nguyen, Linh Pham, Dang-Trung Le, Hong-Hai Ho, Tien-Binh Truong, Quoc-Khai Tran
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fear and anxiety globally, with collaborative efforts to end it including extensive research on vaccines. Many countries, including Vietnam, have launched vaccination campaigns to create community immunization. However, among young adults, while there is generally high awareness of the importance of vaccination, some still exhibit hesitancy towards getting vaccinated.
Article
Polymer Science
Nguyen Thao Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhon, Ho Truong Nam Hai, Nguyen Doan Thien Chi, To Thi Hien
Summary: Microplastic pollution is a global concern and limited research has been conducted in Vietnam. This study investigated the distribution of microplastics and their associated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in canals, Saigon River, and Can Gio Sea. Microplastics were found at all sites, with the highest abundance in canals. White was the most common color and each sampling area had a dominant shape and polymer. The PAHs associated with microplastics in Can Gio Sea were suggested to come from petrogenic sources, while those in Saigon River and canals were from both petrogenic and pyrogenic sources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajnish Rakholia, Quan Le, Bang Quoc Ho, Khue Vu, Ricardo Simon Carbajo
Summary: This study develops a multi-step multi-output multivariate model for air quality forecasting in Ho Chi Minh City, taking into account various parameters and past concentrations of co-variate characteristics. The model beats earlier models built for each specific pollutant and shows promising results in predicting the concentrations of multiple pollutants concurrently.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thai Hoang Che, Tu Cam Nguyen, Dung Thi Thuy Ngo, Hiep Thanh Nguyen, Khang Tan Vo, Xuan Minh Ngo, Dinh Quang Truong, Patrick Bontems, Annie Robert, Phuong Ngoc Van Nguyen
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of H. pylori and its geographical spread among school-aged children in Ho Chi Minh City. The results showed that the prevalence of H. pylori was high and increased with population density or employees density.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Trang Thi Quynh Nguyen, Wataru Takeuchi, Prakhar Misra, Sachiko Hayashida
Summary: A new method was proposed to update the emission inventory for Ho Chi Minh City, including major SLCPs and GHGs. The transportation sector was found to be the most dominant emission sector in HCMC, while heavy-duty vehicles were the largest contributors to NOx, SO2, and PM.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nguyen Trong Quan, Dao Nguyen Khoi, Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Nguyen Ky Phung, Thanh Duc Dang
Summary: The study reveals an upward trend in annual rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City, with significant trends in SDII and R25mm extreme precipitation indices, as well as increasing frequency and duration of precipitation in the southern and central regions. El Nino-Southern Oscillation and Pacific Decadal Oscillation are correlated with extreme precipitation patterns.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Le Duc Anh, Ho Huu Loc, Kim N. Irvine, Tran Thanh, Luong Quang Tuong
Summary: Despite the availability of piped water in District 12, residents still heavily rely on groundwater for daily use, leading to high concentrations of pollutants in the wells. The study found a disconnect between gastrointestinal diseases and polluted water sources among respondents. The Groundwater Quality Index (GWQI) developed in this study could serve as a valuable evaluation tool for assessing groundwater health in urban areas of Vietnam.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dinh Duc Truong, Tran Tho Dat, Nguyen Dieu Hang, Le Huy Huan
Summary: Climate change has severe consequences for poverty eradication and social justice in Vietnam, particularly in the Binh Chanh district. Tan Kien and An Phu Tay communes are the most vulnerable areas and require measures to improve their adaptive capacity to climate change.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajnish Rakholia, Quan Le, Khue Vu, Bang Quoc Ho, Ricardo Simon Carbajo
Summary: This study analyzes and discusses the temporal characteristics of PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and develops AI-based PM2.5 forecasting models with state-of-the-art accuracy. These models will be deployed in the HealthyAir mobile app to warn citizens of air pollution issues in the city.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nguyen Minh Ky, Bui Quoc Lap, Nguyen Tri Quang Hung, Le Minh Thanh, Pham Gia Linh
Summary: Noise pollution caused by road traffic in Ho Chi Minh City was investigated in this study, showing the existence of noise pollution in 2015 and 2016. The study found that noise levels were significantly influenced by environmental factors such as traffic volumes and wind speeds.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuyet Nam Thi Nguyen, Nguyen Xuan Du, Nguyen Thi Hoa
Summary: This study used CBPF and hybrid receptor models to determine emission source areas of PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It found that PM2.5 mostly comes from local sources such as vehicle emissions and non-local sources including shipping emissions and industrial zones in southeastern Vietnam. In the rainy season, PM2.5 from biomass burning in the Mekong Delta may contribute to pollution in HCM City, but it is less significant due to high rainfall.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Couasnon, P. Scussolini, T. V. T. Tran, D. Eilander, S. Muis, H. Wang, J. Keesom, J. Dullaart, Y. Xuan, H. Q. Nguyen, H. C. Winsemius, P. J. Ward
Summary: State-of-the-art flood hazard maps in coastal cities are often obtained from simulating coastal or pluvial events separately. In this article, the authors propose a computationally efficient probabilistic framework for flood risk calculation that includes the impact of seasonality and mutual dependence of flood drivers. The framework is applied to Ho Chi Minh City, showing that excluding monthly variability leads to a significant underestimation of flood risk. This research highlights the importance of considering the dynamics of flood drivers in coastal risk assessments.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ngoc Tran, Yusuke Fujii, Vinh Xuan Le, Nguyen Doan Thien Chi, Hiroshi Okochi, To Thi Hien, Norimichi Takenaka
Summary: PM2.5 was collected in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from September 2019 to August 2020 to study its seasonal variations, the impact of socioeconomic suppression on PM2.5, and potential sources of PM2.5 in the city. The average PM2.5 mass concentration during the sampling period was 28.44 +/- 11.55 μg/m^3. Organic carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC), and water-soluble ions (WSIs) accounted for significant portions of PM2.5 mass. The concentrations of PM2.5 and chemical species decreased significantly during the socioeconomic suppression period. Biomass burning, coal combustion, vehicle emissions, and cooking activities were identified as major sources of PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ducksu Seo, Youseung Shin, Youngsang Kwon
Summary: The study found that slum residents in Ho Chi Minh City prefer in-situ upgrading or 'site-and-service' relocation, while residents with property ownership prefer cash compensation and self-relocation. The findings of this study can help facilitate sustainable redevelopment of slums in Vietnam, emphasizing the importance of considering resettlement options other than cash compensation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF URBAN SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Hong K. Tang, Chi T. C. Nguyen, Ngoc H. T. Vo
Summary: This study compared the association between various obesity indicators in Vietnamese children and adolescents, finding WHtR to be the most effective estimator of PBF. The results support the use of WHtR as an effective indicator for detecting adiposity in this population.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Thanh V. Kim, Tin N. D. Pham, Chi L. D. Nguyen, Thanh T. D. Nguyen, Anthony D. Okely, Hong K. Tang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Vietnamese preschoolers meeting global guidelines on movement behaviors and found a low proportion of children meeting the guidelines, with no significant association between guideline compliance and adiposity and motor development.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sk Masum Billah, Tarana E. Ferdous, Patrick Kelly, Camille Raynes-Greenow, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Nuzhat Choudhury, Tahmeed Ahmed, Stuart Gillespie, John Hoddinott, Purnima Menon, Michael John Dibley, Shams El Arifeen
Summary: The study highlights the positive impact of nutrition counselling using a digital job aid on improving dietary diversity among children aged 6-23 months in developing countries. The intervention increased both the mean dietary diversity score and odds of minimum dietary diversity, with significant effects observed at 9 and 12 months of age. Additionally, the intervention also significantly improved dietary diversity in households with food insecurity.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Brenda M. Rosales, Nicole De La Mata, Claire M. Vajdic, Patrick J. Kelly, Kate Wyburn, Angela C. Webster
Summary: Cancer mortality is higher in people undergoing dialysis, especially in those on hemodialysis, and women on dialysis have a higher risk of cancer mortality compared to men.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
James A. Hedley, Patrick J. Kelly, Angela C. Webster
Summary: Pancreas-kidney transplant provides better outcomes in terms of transplant and overall survival compared to deceased donor kidney alone for type 1 diabetics. Living donor kidneys may perform just as well as pancreas-kidney transplant if waiting times are short.
ANZ JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sk Masum Billah, Tarana E. Ferdous, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Camille Raynes-Greenow, Patrick Kelly, Nuzhat Choudhury, Tahmeed Ahmed, Stuart Gillespie, John Hoddinott, Rukhsana Haider, Purnima Menon, Shams El Arifeen, Michael J. Dibley
Summary: A study conducted in Bangladesh found that using electronic job aid-supported nutrition counseling and practical demonstration can improve exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. This intervention shows promise in improving EBF and can be implemented in community-based programs.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erik Beune, Mirthe Muilwijk, Judith G. M. Jelsma, Irene van Valkengoed, Annemarie M. Teitsma-Jansen, Bernadette Kumar, Esperanza Diaz, Jason M. R. Gill, Anne Karen Jenum, Latha Palaniappan, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Aziz Sheikh, Emma Davidson, Karien Stronks
Summary: This feasibility study evaluated the acceptability and potential effects of culturally tailored dance on physical activity and social cognitive determinants among South Asian women in the Netherlands. The results showed that cultural appropriateness and non-competitiveness were the main reasons for participation. On average, participants spent a considerable amount of time in physical activity and had increased step counts. At follow-up, there was an increase in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and step counts, along with a decrease in light physical activity, and positive shifts in some social cognitive determinants.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joske Nauta, Femke van Nassau, Adrie J. Bouma, Leonie A. Krops, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Evert Verhagen, Lucas H. van der Woude, Helco G. van Keeken, L. M. Buffart, Ron Diercks, Vincent de Groot, Johan de Jong, Caroline Kampshoff, Martin Stevens, Inge Van den Akker-Scheek, Marike van der Leeden, Willem van Mechelen, Rienk Dekker
Summary: Despite positive attitudes towards an active lifestyle, many clinicians do not regularly prescribe exercise as medicine. Strategies to effectively implement exercise as medicine should focus on improving clinicians' referral skills and knowledge, as well as developing a support system.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Camille Raynes-Greenow, Sk Masum Billah, Sajia Islam, S. M. Rokonuzzaman, Fahmida Tofail, Elizabeth K. Kirkwood, Ashraful Alam, Ryan Chartier, Tarana E. Ferdous, Shams El Arifeen, Michael J. Dibley, Nusrat Homaira, Alison Hayes, Jonathan Thornburg, Patrick Kelly
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking on child health outcomes, compared to usual cooking practices. The findings of this research will inform policy decisions regarding the adoption of clean fuel in Bangladesh and similar settings.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sk Masum Billah, Camille Raynes-Greenow, Nazia Binte Ali, Farhana Karim, Sharif Uddin Lotus, Rashidul Azad, Mayang Sari, Piyali Mustaphi, Md Maniruzzaman, Shah Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman, Michael John Dibley, Patrick John Kelly, Shams El Arifeen
Summary: This study examines the coverage and factors influencing the consumption of antenatal iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements among women in rural areas of Bangladesh. The findings indicate that approximately 80% of women consumed IFA supplements, but only 8% received the recommended dosage. The number of antenatal care visits, timing of the first visit, women's education, free IFA supplements, and advice on the importance of IFA were all associated with higher consumption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fiona Curran, Kieran P. Dowd, Casey L. Peiris, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Mark S. Tremblay, Grainne O'Donoghue
Summary: The study aimed to identify and validate a core outcome set (COS) for reporting interventional sedentary behaviour studies. Through a systematic literature review and expert feedback, a set of 53 data items across 12 domains was established.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Economics
Nazim Bhimani MBiostat, Geoffrey Y. M. Wong, Charles Molloy, Mbathio Dieng, Patrick J. Kelly, Thomas J. Hugh
Summary: This paper systematically reviews the direct costs of colorectal cancer treatment at different phases and finds significant variations in costs. The initial and end of life phases contribute the most to the costs, while the continuing phase contributes the least. These costs impose a heavy burden on healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hong K. Tang, Ngoc-Minh Nguyen, Michael J. Dibley
Summary: This study aims to assess the tracking of energy and nutrient intakes of Ho Chi Minh City adolescents over 5 years and explore the relationship with BMI. The findings suggest moderate tracking between participants' intakes at baseline and 5-year follow-up and significant correlations between BMI and variables such as CHO, fat, physical activity time, screen time, age, and sex. It indicates that individual dietary patterns in the first year are unlikely to predict energy and nutrient intakes in the fifth year.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammed Khudair, Anna Marcuzzi, Kwok Ng, Gavin Daniel Tempest, Frantisek Bartos, Ratko Peric, Maximilian Maier, Flavia Beccia, Stefania Boccia, Mirko Brandes, Greet Cardon, Angela Carlin, Carolina Castagna, Helmi Chaabene, Anna Chalkley, Simone Ciaccioni, Joanna Cieslinska-Swider, Vilma Cingiene, Cristina Cortis, Chiara Corvino, Eco J. C. de Geus, Angela Di Baldassarre, Andrea Di Credico, Patrik Drid, Rosa Ma Fernandez Tarazaga, Francesca Galle, Esther Garcia Sanchez, Mekdes Gebremariam, Barbara Ghinassi, Marios Goudas, Grainne Hayes, Samuel Honorio, Pascal Izzicupo, Henriette Jahre, Judith Jelsma, Petra Juric, Athanasios Kolovelonis, Atle Kongsvold, Evangelia Kouidi, Fiona Mansergh, Bojan Masanovic, Teferi Mekonnen, Paul Jarle Mork, Marie Murphy, Kelly O'Hara, Ayse Ozbil Torun, Federico Palumbo, Stevo Popovic, Olaf Prieske, Zrinka Puharic, Jose Carlos Ribeiro, Penny Louise Sheena Rumbold, Petru Sandu, Maroje Soric, Mette Stavnsbo, Ioannis Syrmpas, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Aurelie Van Hoye, Sofia Vilela, Catherine Woods, Kathrin Wunsch, Laura Caprinica, Ciaran MacDonncha, Fiona Chun Man Ling
Summary: This study aims to identify and further understand the modifiable determinants of physical activity behavior (PAB) and sedentary behavior (SB) among children and adolescents, and quantify their effect on PAB/SB through systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses. The research methods include literature search, risk of bias assessment, data synthesis, and statistical analysis. The findings will provide guidance for policymakers and contribute to intervention development.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Thanh V. Kim, Duc H. Le, Diem V. B. Dao, Trang Ngoc Doan Pham, Gary W. Mize, Loc T. B. Phan, Dan X. Nguyen, Thi-Thuy-Dung Ngo, Robert G. Gish, William M. Lee, Amy Trang, Anh N. Le, Moon Chen, Hai T. Phan, Binh T. Nguyen, Hong K. Tang, Doan Y. Dao
Summary: The study reveals a high burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) exposure and prevalence in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly among individuals born between 1945 and 1964. There are significant gaps in HCV awareness, screening, and access to care in the community. Future interventions should be tailored to local needs and emphasize screening.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)