Self-reported Communicable Diseases and Associated Socio-demographic Status Among Ethnic Minority Populations in Vietnam
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Oanh Thi Kim Luu1, Long Quynh Khuong2, Thao Thi Phuong Tran2
1Hanoi University of Public Health, 1A Duc Thang Road, Duc Thang District, Hanoi, 100000, North Tu Liem, Vietnam. ltko@huph.edu.vn.
Introduction:
This study was conducted to identify the self-reported communicable diseases (CDs) rate and associated factors among ethnic minority populations in Vietnam.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional study of 6912 ethnic minority participants from 12 provinces located in four socioeconomic regions in Vietnam. A total of 4985 participants were included in the final analysis. We used a structured questionnaire to collect information on self-reported CDs and socio-demographic information.
Results:
The results showed that the prevalence of self-reported CDs was 5.7% (95% CI: 5.0-6.4%). Ethnicity was shown to have an independently significant correlation to self-reported CDs. The Cham Ninh Thuan, Tay, Dao and Gie Trieng ethnic populations had significantly higher odds of self-reported CDs than those of La Hu ethnicity (OR = 47.1, 6.3, 5.6, and 6.5, respectively). Older people and males had significantly higher odds of having CDs than younger and females.
Conclusion:
Our findings recommend conducting ethnic-specific interventions to diminish the incidence of CDs.
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