Articles Vol. 67 No. CĐ8-NCKH 06/07/2026

PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR SPINE INJURY AT VIET TIEP HOSPITAL IN 2025

Duong Thi Hien Luong1,2, Nguyen Thi Phuong anh1,2, Tran Thi Kim Dung1,2, Dao Thi Minh Thu1,2, Duong Thi Thu Hoai1,2, Nguyen Thi Lan1,2, Pham Thi Nhu1,2, Le Chau Anh3,4, Pham Thi Thu Huong3,4, Vu Van Quang5,6, Do Thi Ninh5,6
1 Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital, Le Chan Ward, Hai Phong, Vietnam
2 Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Tiệp, phường Lê Chân, Hải Phòng, Việt Nam
3 Hanoi Medical University, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
4 Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội, phường Kim Liên, Hà Nội, Việt Nam
5 Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ngo Quyen Ward, Hai Phong, Vietnam
6 Trường Đại học Y Dược Hải Phòng, phường Ngô Quyền, Hải Phòng, Việt Nam
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD8.5705
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Abstract

Objective: To describe the level of psychological stress and to identify several associated factors among patients with lumbar spine trauma receiving treatment at Viet Tiep Hospital. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 102 patients with lumbar spine trauma treated at Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital from November 2025 to March 2026. The Brief Symptom Rating Scale-5 (BSRS-5) was used to assess the level of psychological distress. Results: The proportions of patients with mild, moderate, and severe psychological distress were 21.6%, 10.8%, and 3.9%, respectively. Factors associated with the level of psychological distress among patients included having someone to confide in when feeling sad, comorbidities, and duration of treatment. Conclusion: The prevalence of psychological distress among patients with lumbar spine trauma was relatively high. Factors such as emotional support, comorbidities, and treatment duration were associated with the level of psychological distress, suggesting the need for appropriate interventions to comprehensively improve the effectiveness of patient care.

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