Vietnam: Screening and intervention to reduce negative effects for alcohol users aged 18 or older in the community

Duc Thao

16:40, 27/11/2020

The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has issued the Decision No. 4946/QĐ-BYT in 2020 on promulgation of guidelines for screening and intervention to reduce negative effects for persons facing alcohol-related health risks at primary healthcare establishments and in the community.

According to the Decision No. 4946/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, screening helps healthcare workers evaluate and detect those facing health risks or suffering from disorders and diseases due to alcohol consumption early on so as to give advice, provide instructions and make early interventions for prevention and minimization of risks to and negative effects on health caused by alcohol consumption.

Subjects of screening and intervention are persons requiring screening and intervention are alcohol users aged 18 or older, including:

- People in the community.

- Persons visiting healthcare establishments for medical examination, treatment, regular check-ups, occupational disease examination and other healthcare services, especially those with chronic diseases and health disorders related to alcohol.

Note: Alcohol use is private information that many might not be willing to share with a stranger or in the presence of other people, thus, the interviewer should select a suitable interview location and setting.

View more details at the Decision No. 4946/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam in 2020, effective from November 26, 2020.

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