Articles Vol. 67 No. 2 02/03/2026

STRESS AND RELATED FACTORS IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS B TREATED AT HANOI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN 2025

Le Thu Ha1,2, Nguyen Thanh Long1,2,3,4, Pham Thi Nguyet Nga1,2,3,4
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
3 Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital
4 Viện Sức khỏe Tâm thần, Bệnh viện Bạch Mai
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i2.4354
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Keywords
Stress, Hepatitis B, PSS-10.
Abstract

Objective: To describe the prevalence, severity of stress, and associated factors among patients with hepatitis B at Hanoi Medical University Hospital in 2025.

Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 121 patients with hepatitis B undergoing treatment at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Stress was assessed using the PSS-10 scale.

Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of stress among hepatitis B patients (73.6%), with most cases being mild and no severe stress detected. Stress was significantly associated with employment status and duration of illness, with higher stress levels observed among unemployed patients and those newly diagnosed (≤ 6 months).

Conclusion: The prevalence of stress among patients with hepatitis B was relatively high. Healthcare providers should implement psychological screening and support to improve patients’ quality of life and treatment outcomes.

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