Tran Bich Phuong
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Tran Bich Phuong has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Hoang Khanh Chi
Faculty of Social Science and Health Behavior, Hanoi School of Public Health , Hanoi, Vietnam
1 shared publicationMichael P. Dunne
Center for Community Health Research, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Hue, Vietnam
1 shared publicationNguyen Thanh Huong
Faculty of Social Science and Health Behavior, Hanoi School of Public Health , Hanoi, Vietnam
1 shared publicationTruong Quang Tien
Faculty of Social Science and Health Behavior, Hanoi School of Public Health , Hanoi, Vietnam
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 18 January 2013
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Global Health Action
- Vol. 6 (1) , 1-9
Factors associated with health risk behavior among school children in urban Vietnam
Background : Health risk behavior among young people is a public health problem in Vietnam. In addition, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for those aged 15–29 years. The consequences can be devastating for adolescents and their families, and can create a significant economic burden on society. Objective : The aim of this study was to identify protective and risk factors that may influence three health risk behaviors among school children: suicidal thinking (ST), drinking alcohol (DA), and underage motorbike driving (MD). Methods : A cross-sectional survey of 972 adolescents (aged 12–15 years) was conducted in two secondary schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. The schools were purposely selected, one each from the inner city and a suburban area, from which classes (grade 6 to 8) were randomly selected. All students attending classes on survey days took part in the survey. The anonymous, self-completed questionnaire included measures of risk behavior, school connectedness, parental bonding, and ot...
- 18 January 2013
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Global Health Action
- Vol. 6 (1) , 1-9
Open AccessFactors associated with health risk behavior among school children in urban Vietnam
Background : Health risk behavior among young people is a public health problem in Vietnam. In addition, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for those aged 15–29 years. The consequences can be devastating for adolescents and their families, and can create a significant economic burden on society. Objective : The aim of this study was to identify protective and risk factors that may influence three health risk behaviors among school children: suicidal thinking (ST), drinking alcohol (DA), and underage motorbike driving (MD). Methods : A cross-sectional survey of 972 adolescents (aged 12–15 years) was conducted in two secondary schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. The schools were purposely selected, one each from the inner city and a suburban area, from which classes (grade 6 to 8) were randomly selected. All students attending classes on survey days took part in the survey. The anonymous, self-completed questionnaire included measures of risk behavior, school connectedness, parental bonding, and ot...