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Published: 2026-06-02
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5222
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Vol. 67 No. English Version No 1, 2026
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Hanh, L. V., Minh, B. N., Phuong, N. D., Giang, H. T. H., Hien, N. T. T., Hien, N. T. T., Hai, D. T. P., Thuy, D. T., Hanh, H. T., & Van, N. T. H. (2026). PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CAREGIVERS OF INPATIENTS AT MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(English Version No 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5222

PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CAREGIVERS OF INPATIENTS AT MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Le Viet Hanh1, Bui Ngoc Minh1, Nguyen Doan Phuong1, Ho Thi Huong Giang1, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien1, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien1, Do Thi Phuong Hai1, Dang Thi Thuy1, Hoang Thi Hanh1, Nguyen Thi Hong Van1
1 Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

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Abstract

Background: Depression is a prevalent mental health issue among caregivers, especially those caring for patients with chronic conditions or requiring prolonged hospitalization. Early identification and intervention are crucial to improving both caregiver well-being and patient care quality.


Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and identify associated factors among caregivers of inpatients at the Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital.


Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 caregivers of inpatients at the Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital from December 2025 to March 2026. Depression was screened using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression.


Results: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among caregivers was 51.2%, including at-risk (22.7%), mild (9.7%), moderate (9.7%), and severe (9.1%) levels. The mean depression score was 7.5±7.2 (total: 27). Multivariable logistic regression identified several associated factors with depression as residing in rural areas (OR = 3.54; 95% CI: 1.54–8.09; p < 0.05); poor caregiver health status (OR = 2.23; 95% CI: 1.05–4.72; p = 0.036); caregiving burden (OR = 1.97; 95% CI: 1.09–3.56; p = 0.023). The type of patient illnesses was significantly associated with the depression of caregivers (p<0.001).


Conclusion: More than half of the caregivers experienced depressive symptoms. Targeted psychological support, health education, and social assistance, particularly for older caregivers and those from rural areas, are essential to mitigate depression and enhance caregiving outcomes.

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depression, caregivers, inpatients, PHQ-9, associated factors.

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