Young adults are susceptible to overweight and obesity and their adverse outcomes. However, limited studies have been conducted to understand this health problem in Vietnamese youths. This study was conducted to examine the rate of overweight and obesity, as well as the relationship between this condition on body perception, physical activity, and respiratory function among young adults in Hanoi, Vietnam. We performed a cross-sectional survey with 367 students aged 18-25 years at the Hanoi University of Pharmacy from June 2017 to June 2018. The result showed that the rate of overweight and obesity in our sample was 16.6%. There were 55.7% of overweight/obese students having the misperception of their body image. Results of multivariate regression analysis showed that overweight/obesity increased nearly three times ( , 95% CI: 1.5-5.0) the ability to be active. Overweight/obese students with physical activity had a better respiratory function. To conclude, this study underlined the associations between overweight and obesity with physical activity, body image, and respiratory function in our young sample. Further longitudinal studies should be warranted to examine their causal relationships.

Objectives: This study aimed to survey the knowledge and impacts of medication consultation about special dosage form in diabetespatients in Phuc Yen Hospital. Subjects and method: Diabetes patients in Endocrinology Department of Phuc Yen hospital who use one of diabetes medications including Diamicron MR, Panfor SR and Insulin in a period from 01/9/2016 to 15/01/2017. These patients was consulted on the use of diabete medication by clinical pharmacists and periodically evaluated in each month.Results: At the beginning of research, percentage of patients using accurately diabetes medication was approximately 50%. After 3 months, there was a significant increase in knowledgeof patients (p<0.05). The percentage of patients knowledge was approximately 90%.Conclusion: Medication consulting activities improved significantly the knowledge of patients on using diabetes medications.

This study aimed to examine caregivers’ perceptions, practices, and challenges regarding rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, with a focus on identifying factors influencing their decisions to bring care recipients for formal rehabilitation. A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. Data were collected from 214 primary caregivers using a structured questionnaire covering demographics, caregiving roles, and rehabilitation-related perceptions. A pilot study was conducted to refine the tool, and data were collected via face-to-face interviews by a trained team. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and stepwise logistic regression to identify key predictors of care-seeking behaviors. Results showed that 92% of caregivers perceived rehabilitation as necessary or very necessary. Female caregivers were more likely to provide care at home (95.3%), while male caregivers were more likely to utilize hospital-based services (73.5%) and to bring care recipients for rehabilitation overall (79.4% vs. 67.1%). Logistic regression revealed that female caregivers were significantly less likely than males to bring people with disabilities in for care (OR = 0.34, p = 0.02). Longer caregiving duration was associated with a reduced likelihood of seeking care (OR = 0.96 per year, p < 0.001), whereas caregivers of individuals with mobility needs (OR = 3.15, p < 0.001) and social integration needs (OR = 2.12, p = 0.05) were significantly more likely to seek care. These findings highlight gender-based differences and caregiving dynamics that influence access to rehabilitation. To enhance rehabilitation outcomes and support caregiver engagement, targeted policies are needed to address gender roles, caregiving fatigue, and the specific needs of care recipients.

Objective: The study was conducted to investigate health literacy on signs of depression and related factors. Subjects and methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 257 high school teachers in Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi, Vietnam, from December 2023 to February 2024, using the questionnaire adapted from the questionnaire by Jorm (1997). Results: Out of 257 teachers participating in the study, 47 people, equivalent to 18.3%, correctly recognized the signs of depression. Factors such as and several other factors do not show a relationship between correct health literacy on signs of depression. Conclusion: The study shows that the prevalence of teachers with adequate health literacy on signs of depression is still low, and intervention measures are needed to improve knowledge about mental health issues, including depression. Trầm cảm là một vấn đề y tế công cộng và xã hội ngày càng được quan tâm. Nhận biết dấu hiệu trầm cảm có vai trò quan trọng trong việc định hướng các giải pháp can thiệp kịp thời. Mục tiêu: nghiên cứu tiến hành nhằm khảo sát tỷ lệ nhận biết dấu hiệu trầm cảm và phân tích một số yếu tố liên quan. Đối tượng và phương pháp: nghiên cứu cắt ngang được triển khai trên 257 giáo viên trường trung học phổ thông (THPT) công lập thuộc quận Thanh Xuân, thành phố Hà Nội từ tháng 12/2023 đến tháng 02/2024 sử dụng bộ công cụ được thích ứng từ bộ công cụ của tác giả Jorm (1997). Kết quả: trong tổng số 257 giáo viên tham gia nghiên cứu có 47 người tương ứng với 18,3% nhận biết đúng dấu hiệu của trầm cảm. Các yếu tố tuổi, giới, trình độ học vấn, vị trí việc làm, thâm niên công tác, cùng một số yếu tố khác không cho thấy mối liên quan đến nhận biết đúng dấu hiệu trầm cảm. Kết luận: nghiên cứu cho thấy tỷ lệ nhận biết đúng dấu hiệu trầm cảm của giáo viên còn thấp, cần có các biện pháp can thiệp nhằm nâng cao kiến thức về các vấn đề sức khỏe tâm thần trong đó có trầm cảm.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and breastfeeding women and identify associated demographic and clinical factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, from November 2021 to March 2022. A total of 1204 participants, including 991 pregnant women beyond 13 weeks of gestation and 213 breastfeeding women, were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire designed to capture demographic information and adverse reactions occurring within seven to 28 days post-vaccination. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, Fisher’s exact tests, and logistic regression, were performed using Stata 16.0, with the significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The most common adverse reactions were localized pain at the injection site (26.2%), dizziness and fatigue (19.2%), and fever below 39 °C (29.1%). Severe adverse reactions, such as a tight throat, coma, and premature birth, were rare. A multivariate analysis identified the significant factors associated with the adverse reactions, including age (aOR = 2.04 for participants aged 36–40 years), occupation (lower odds for farmers and business professionals), urban residency (aOR = 0.64), and a history of allergies (aOR = 1.59). Education level, number of children, and gestational age were not significantly associated with adverse events. Conclusions: The findings support the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant and breastfeeding women, with most of the adverse reactions being mild and self-limiting.

Bối cảnh: Trong quá trình mang thai, những thay đổi Về tâm lý, sinh lý CÓ thể tác động đến sứC khỏe Của thai phụ Và thai nhi, từ đÓ dẫn đến Chất lượng CuộC sống Của thai phụ thay đổi. Nghiên Cứu này đượC thựC hiện Với mục tiêu xác định một số yếu tố liên quan đến Chất lượng CuộC sống Của thai phụ tại Bệnh Viện Phụ sản Hà Nội. Phương pháp: Nghiên Cứu Cắt ngang đượC thựC hiện trên 190 thai phụ đến khám tại Bệnh Viện Phụ sản Hà Nội, sử dụng bộ Câu hỏi WHOQOL-BREF để thu thập số liệu. Số liệu sau khi đã đượC xử lý thì phân tíCh bằng phần mềm SPSS 20.0. Kết quả: Chất lượng CuộC sống Của CáC thai phụ đến khám tại Bệnh Viện Phụ sản Hà Nội cÓ liên quan đến một số yếu tố như nhÓm tuổi, nơi ở, số lần sinh Con, nghề nghiệp Của thai phụ Và Chồng, trình độ họC Vấn Của thai phụ Và Chồng, sự hài lòng Về giới tính thai nhi, mức độ căng thẳng Và mức độ hài lòng Về giấC ngủ (p < 0,05). Kết luận: Nhìn Chung, Chất lượng CuộC sống Của CáC thai phụ ở mứC khá; Việc xác định CáC yếu tố liên quan đến Chất lượng CuộC sống sẽ giúp nâng Cao Chất lượng CuộC sống thai phụ cũng như sứC khỏe Của người mẹ Và thai nhi.