Publications by authors named "Tu Thi Cam Nguyen"

Objectives: To understand antibiotic prescribing and influencing factors to inform antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions to reduce unwanted consequences of antibiotic use in hospitals in Vietnam, a lower-middle-income country in Asia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of doctors at three tertiary hospitals using non-probability convenience sampling, through a paper-based (Hospitals 1 and 2) or electronic (Hospital 3) survey. Questions included items on perceptions regarding antibiotic resistance and AMS, prescribing practices, knowledge, demographics and training.

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  • Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue globally and in Vietnam, with existing screening efforts lacking in the country.
  • A study conducted in Hanoi engaged residents aged 40 and older in a screening program using immunochemical-fecal occult blood testing followed by colonoscopy for positive results, reporting an 11.9% participation rate.
  • The findings indicated that the two-step screening approach is effective, revealing a notable rate of advanced adenomas and cancer, suggesting it could be a viable screening strategy in resource-limited settings like Vietnam.
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