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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5231
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Vol. 67 No. English Version No 1, 2026
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Hanh, L. V., Phuong, N. D., Dung, P. T., Bang, T. T. N., Giang, H. T. H., Hien, N. T. T., Hien, N. T. T., Hanh, H. T., Thuy, D. T., & Hai, D. T. P. (2026). DEPRESSION AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS TREATED AT THE AT THE MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN 2026. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 67(English Version No 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v67iE1.5231

DEPRESSION AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS TREATED AT THE AT THE MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN 2026

Le Viet Hanh1, Nguyen Doan Phuong1, Pham Trung Dung1, Tran Thi Ngoc Bang1, Ho Thi Huong Giang1, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien1, Nguyen Thi Thu Hien1, Hoang Thi Hanh1, Dang Thi Thuy1, Do Thi Phuong Hai1
1 Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence and severity of depression among caregivers of hospitalized patients at the medical and pharmaceutical university hospital in 2026.


Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 330 caregivers of inpatients at the medical and pharmaceutical university hospital from January 2026 to April 2026.


Results: The proportion of caregivers with depressive symptoms was 51.2%, among them, the risk of depression accounted for 22.7%; 9.7% mild depression, 9.7% moderate, and 9.1% severe depression. The mean depression score was 7.5 ± 7.2, indicating a level at risk of depression.


Conclusion: Depression among caregivers of hospitalized patients was relatively common, with nearly half being at risk of or experiencing depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the need to strengthen screening, psychological counseling, and appropriate support measures to reduce caregiver burden and improve caregivers’ quality of life.

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depression, patients, caregivers.

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