Research Interests
- Health Economics
- Health Policy and Systems; Health Inequality
- Governance and Accountability in Health
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Ageing and Social Protection; Community Health; Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Psychology
PhD Research Project
Analyzing the Economic Factors Influencing Healthcare Inequalities in Non‑Communicable Diseases among the Elderly in Vietnam
Supervisors
- Prof.Dr. Arjun Bedi
- Assoc. Prof.Dr. Zemzem Shigute Shuka
- Dr. Truong Dang Thuy
Description of PhD research project
My PhD research examines how economic factors shape healthcare inequalities in non-communicable disease (NCD) care among older adults in low- and middle-income countries, particularly Vietnam. The project aims to identify key economic determinants of inequality, assess the effects of health and social policies, and evaluate potential equity-focused interventions. Methodologically, it combines systematic review, quantitative policy analysis, and economic evaluation, including quasi-experimental and modelling approaches. The expected contribution is to generate policy-relevant evidence to support more equitable, accountable, and inclusive health systems for ageing populations
- Nguyen T, Dang LTN, Phuong TLC, Hieu HH.2025. Mindfulness Interventions Into University Teachers’ Well-Being and Professional Development: An Empirical Analysis. In: Harnessing Happiness and Wisdom for Organizational Well-Being. IGI Global;
- Bhattacharjee S, Yaghmaei N, Phuong CTL, Neupane D. 2021. Factors influencing the readiness to tackle the burden of ischaemic heart disease in India: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open;
- Thai TT, Cao PLT, Kim LX, Tran DP, Bui MB, Bui HHT.2020. The effect of adverse childhood experiences on depression, psychological distress and suicidal thought in Vietnamese adolescents: Findings from multiple cross-sectional studies. Asian Journal of Psychiatry;
- Phuong CTL.2018. Factors influencing motivation and retention of health workers in rural and remote areas in Vietnam through gender lens. MPH/ICHD Thesis, KIT Royal Tropical Institute, The Netherlands