Dietary Patterns Among Patients With Beta-Thalassemia Major in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with beta-thalassemia major (BTM) are vulnerable to imbalanced diets due to treatment-related complications and dietary restrictions. Despite the high prevalence of BTM in Vietnam, no studies to date have examined dietary patterns in this population. This study aims to explore the dietary patterns of adult patients with BTM in Vietnam.

Methods

This secondary data analysis included 317 adult patients with BTM receiving treatment at the largest haematology institute in Vietnam. Dietary patterns were assessed using the validated Vietnamese version of a 24-h recall diet quality questionnaire. Additional variables included diet quality indices, underweight status, malnutrition risk, and sociodemographic characteristics. Exploratory factor analysis was used t

SUBMITTER: Hoang TNA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12402677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature