Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases in Vietnam.
Bach Xuan TranMackenzie Pi MoirThao Phuong Thi ThaiLong Hoang NguyenGiang Hai HaThu Hong Thi NguyenNu Thi TruongCarl A LatkinPublished in: BioMed research international (2018)
HRQOL among patients with CVD was moderately lower compared to the Vietnamese general population. Sociodemographic characteristics were strongly associated with HRQOL suggesting that addressing these inequalities should be prioritized in delivering services. Patients should also be encouraged to participate in the chronic disease management program due to its positive effects on quality of life.