Publications by authors named "Tam Thao Tuyet Tran"
Background: The incidence and mortality rates of cancer are rapidly increasing worldwide. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam, thereby providing insights for implementing appropriate medical educational interventions.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among new-entry health science students at Hiroshima University, Japan, and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), also known as disorders of gut-brain interaction, occur not only in the elderly but also in young adults. This study aimed to evaluate the association between mental health conditions and FGIDs among Vietnamese new-entry medical students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2022 among new-entry medical students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Background: Educators play a critical role in offering knowledge that is vital to preventing the spread of the COVID-19 in educational settings. This study aims to assess the proportion of preventive practices towards COVID-19 and associated factors among educators in Vietnam.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on educators at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP) using a self-administered questionnaire between June and August 2020.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed healthcare students' knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 in Vietnam using an online survey conducted at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Out of 2351 participants, most demonstrated sufficient knowledge (86.6%) and good preventive practices (92.8%), but only 68.8% exhibited a positive attitude towards the pandemic.
- The results highlighted the need for enhanced education and training to improve students' understanding and attitudes about COVID-19, particularly as female students and those getting information from official sources showed better preventive practices.