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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i4.2894
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Tập 66 Số 4
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Huyền, V. T. N., Tím, L. T., Lan, V. T. X., Khuê, B. D., Huy, T. K., & Dương, N. T. H. (2025). 30. EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT EDUCATION ON ANXIETY REDUCTION IN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(4). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i4.2894

30. EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT EDUCATION ON ANXIETY REDUCTION IN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT HO CHI MINH CITY

Vo Thi Ngoc Huyen1, Le Thi Tim2, Vu Thi Xuan Lan3, Bui Diem Khue4, Tang Khanh Huy1, Nguyen Thi Huong Duong1
1 Faculty of Traditional Medicine – University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
2 Minh Nhi Center for Educational Psychology and Psychotherapy
3 Menthy Clinic
4 Faculty of Medicine – University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological support education in reducing anxiety among students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, who exhibit anxiety disorders based on the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale after a four-week intervention.


Subjects and Methods: A pre-post study was conducted on 30 students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, who exhibited anxiety disorders. These students participated in psychological support education, consisting of four sessions over four weeks, facilitated by a psychologist. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and mental health status was evaluated using the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale before and after the intervention. Results: After four weeks of psychological support education, anxiety scores significantly decreased, while mental health scores significantly increased compared to pre-intervention levels.


Conclusion: Psychological support education significantly reduces anxiety and markedly improves mental health, with statistically significant results.

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psychological support education, anxiety, mental health, SAS, SF-36.

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