Publications by authors named "Truong Thanh Nam"
Article Synopsis
- Mental health disorders are increasingly recognized as an issue for individuals recovering from COVID-19, particularly in relation to long COVID, which can lead to ongoing psychological problems.
- A study involving 939 Thai adults revealed that a significant portion reported long COVID symptoms, with fatigue, cough, and muscle pain being the most common, and highlighted a notable association between these symptoms and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
- Risk factors such as being female, having a medical history, and earning a low income were found to increase the likelihood of experiencing both long COVID symptoms and mental health challenges.
Background And Objectives: Family medicine has recently been introduced into undergraduate training programs after more than 10 years of only being available for postgraduate doctors in Vietnam. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of sixth-year medical students towards family medicine and the factors that influence their career choice for - or against - family medicine.
Method: The authors used a qualitative approach with a criterion sampling technique, including 36 participants in eight interviews and four focus group discussions, with thematical analysis.