Prevalence and associated risk factors of malnutrition among hospitalized adults in a multisite study in Ho Chi Minh city Viet Nam

Background and Objectives: This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of malnutrition in adults in acute care settings. Methods and Study Design: A cross-sectional study among 883 participants from 6 representative general public hospitals was conducted during April and May 2016. Participants were considered malnourished if they were classified using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) as malnourished (B or C) or with BMI Results: The prevalence of underweight (BMI Conclusions: Hospital malnutrition is a significant health problem in Ho Chi Minh City. Socio-economic status and pre-admission underweight were significant risk factors besides other clinical risk factors. Improvement of nutrition and dietetics services is crucial to optimize patient outcomes.