Comment on a three-arm pragmatic trial on tobacco cessation interventions for people living with HIV in Viet Nam
Abstract
Prevalence of smoking among people living with HIV in Viet Nam is significantly higher than in the general population. More than 50% of men with HIV are estimated to use tobacco, compared with the national people average of 46·1% for men.1,2 This high rate is supported by another publication,3 which reports a 36·1% smoking rate for men and a low lifetime cessation rate of 20·9% among people living with HIV in Viet Nam. The high smoking rate increases this population's compounded health risks, which necessitates effective interventions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Lancet Global Health
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- e317–e318
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN