Hien Thi Ho
Biographic Data
| ID | 7595924 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hien Thi Ho |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hien Thi |
| FAMILY NAME | Ho |
| SIGNATURE | HO H T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hanoi University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1181-7580 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effects of interventions on the psychosocial health and well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
BACKGROUND: As the incidence of dementia grows globally, so does the number of individuals providing informal care. The highest care burden will likely be experienced by those living in low-resource settings, where need exceeds current service availability. The aim of this review was to explore the effects of interventions to support informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with respect to psychosoci…
Neighborhood characteristics and HIV treatment outcomes
Recognizing challenges faced by people living with HIV is vital for improving their HIV treatment outcomes. While individual-level interventions play a crucial role, community factors can shape the impact of individual interventions on treatment outcomes. Understanding neighborhood characteristics’ association with HIV treatment outcomes is crucial for optimizing effectiveness. This review aims to summarize the research scope on the association b…
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Many families with dioxin victims lived with little support and information, highlighting their high demand for information about care and rehabilitation. Thus, the healthcare system should promote information support, policy, and psychological support for caregivers and victims. An online support system for caregivers and victims is also recommended
Study protocol for type II hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of strategies for depression care task-sharing in community health stations in Vietnam
NCT04491045 on Clinicaltrials.gov. Registered July 29, 2020
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Understanding family-based health insurance enrolment among informal sector workers in a rural district of Vietnam
Background : Challenges remain in the implementation of family-based health insurance (FHI) - the key strategy for achieving universal health coverage in Vietnam. Objectives : To explore the experiences of and factors influencing enrolment in FHI among informal sector workers (ISW) in a rural district in Vietnam. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2016 in Tien Du, a rural district in Bac Ninh province. Secondary …
Sexual violence and the risk of HIV transmission in sexual partners of male injecting drug users in Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province of Vietnam
We conducted a cross-sectional study among 148 women who were regular sexual partners of male injecting drug users in Tien Du, Bac Ninh province, Vietnam to identify the rate of HIV infection and factors associated with HIV transmission among them. HIV infection rate among sexual partners was high, 11.5%. Sexual violence was prevalent, 63.5% among sexual partners; 94.1% (16/17) among those with HIV. We discovered an association between sexual vio…
Female sex workers who use amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) in three cities of Vietnam
Early evidence shows that amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use has been rapidly increasing in Vietnam. Female sex workers (FSWs) who use ATSs have increased sexual risks for HIV infection. This paper presents qualitative data from a mixed-method study conducted from 2010 to 2011 that aimed to explore the use of ATS among FSWs in three major cities and to identify HIV-related sexual risks among this group. A total of 37 in-depth interviews were co…
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Female sex workers who use amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) in three cities of Vietnam
Early evidence shows that amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use has been rapidly increasing in Vietnam. Female sex workers (FSWs) who use ATSs have increased sexual risks for HIV infection. This paper presents qualitative data from a mixed-method study conducted from 2010 to 2011 that aimed to explore the use of ATS among FSWs in three major cities and to identify HIV-related sexual risks among this group. A total of 37 in-depth interviews were co…
Sexual violence and the risk of HIV transmission in sexual partners of male injecting drug users in Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province of Vietnam
We conducted a cross-sectional study among 148 women who were regular sexual partners of male injecting drug users in Tien Du, Bac Ninh province, Vietnam to identify the rate of HIV infection and factors associated with HIV transmission among them. HIV infection rate among sexual partners was high, 11.5%. Sexual violence was prevalent, 63.5% among sexual partners; 94.1% (16/17) among those with HIV. We discovered an association between sexual vio…
Understanding family-based health insurance enrolment among informal sector workers in a rural district of Vietnam
Background : Challenges remain in the implementation of family-based health insurance (FHI) - the key strategy for achieving universal health coverage in Vietnam. Objectives : To explore the experiences of and factors influencing enrolment in FHI among informal sector workers (ISW) in a rural district in Vietnam. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2016 in Tien Du, a rural district in Bac Ninh province. Secondary …
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam
Many families with dioxin victims lived with little support and information, highlighting their high demand for information about care and rehabilitation. Thus, the healthcare system should promote information support, policy, and psychological support for caregivers and victims. An online support system for caregivers and victims is also recommended
Study protocol for type II hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of strategies for depression care task-sharing in community health stations in Vietnam
NCT04491045 on Clinicaltrials.gov. Registered July 29, 2020
Neighborhood characteristics and HIV treatment outcomes
Recognizing challenges faced by people living with HIV is vital for improving their HIV treatment outcomes. While individual-level interventions play a crucial role, community factors can shape the impact of individual interventions on treatment outcomes. Understanding neighborhood characteristics’ association with HIV treatment outcomes is crucial for optimizing effectiveness. This review aims to summarize the research scope on the association b…
Effects of interventions on the psychosocial health and well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
BACKGROUND: As the incidence of dementia grows globally, so does the number of individuals providing informal care. The highest care burden will likely be experienced by those living in low-resource settings, where need exceeds current service availability. The aim of this review was to explore the effects of interventions to support informal caregivers of people with dementia in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with respect to psychosoci…
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