Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Y. P. Sze, Eric K. P. Lee, Rufina H. W. Chan, Jean H. Kim
Summary: This study found that negative emotional eating is prevalent among female Chinese university students and not uncommon among male students. Management of negative emotional eating should be included as a component of university mental health promotion programmes in the region.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zaihua Qing, Yankun Ma, Xiaoqun Liu
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of sibling bullying and its association with family factors among Chinese adolescents, highlighting the differences between boys and girls. The findings emphasize the significance of the home environment in sibling relationships, highlighting the need for interventions that focus on improving family climate.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Doris Y. P. Leung, Sau Fong Leung, Xue-Lin Zhang, Jia-Yin Ruan, Wing-Fai Yeung, Yim-Wah Mak
Summary: This study aimed to understand the prevalence of severe depressive symptoms and its association with factors at four levels (individual, relationship, school, and society) in a large sample of Hong Kong Chinese secondary school students. The study found that 7.4% of students had severe depressive symptoms, and 22 factors were significantly associated with these symptoms. The identification of these factors provides a knowledge basis for developing comprehensive preventive intervention programs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tianqing Fan, Mireille Twayigira, Lintong Song, Xuerong Luo, Chunxiang Huang, Xueping Gao, Yanmei Shen
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with internet addiction (IA) among middle school students in Hunan Province, China. The results showed that the prevalence of IA was 12.8%, with associations found between IA and emotional abuse, emotional and physical neglect, suicidal behaviors, stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and physical disorder history. Regression analysis revealed that emotional neglect, physical neglect, depressive symptoms, nationality, and age were independently associated with IA.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Y. P. Sze, Juni S. K. Yeung, Lai Kit So, Jean H. Kim
Summary: This study investigated the factors associated with binge eating among Chinese college students. The results showed that in the university sample in Hong Kong, 36.8% of males and 21.4% of females were classified as engaging in binge eating in the last three months. Binge eating was significantly associated with higher BMI, more depressive symptoms, and lower nutrition scores among males, and lower BMI, more depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms among females. Based on these findings, health promotion programs in universities in Hong Kong should include the management of binge eating.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hongying Daisy Dai, Roma Subramanian, Avina Mahroke, Ming Wang
Summary: The prevalence of vaping CBD is high among US adolescents, especially among e-cigarette users and Hispanic and sexual minority populations. Evidence-based educational campaigns, interventions, and public policy changes are needed to reduce the potential harmful health outcomes associated with vaping CBD among developing youths.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sam S. S. Lau, Eric N. Y. Shum, Jackie O. T. Man, Ethan T. H. Cheung, Padmore Adusei Amoah, Angela Y. M. Leung, Kevin Dadaczynski, Orkan Okan
Summary: This study assessed COVID-19-specific health literacy among school teachers in Hong Kong, finding that 50.8% had sufficient health literacy, while 38.3% had problematic health literacy and 10.9% had inadequate health literacy. Teachers with sufficient health literacy exhibited better work behaviors and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination. Age and number of teaching hours per week were significant predictors of health literacy level.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bingliang Lin, Xin Liu, Wenlong Lu, Xiaobing Wu, Yanyan Li, Ziyang Zhang, Rongyin Fu, Luge Zhang, Jingfan Xiong
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the current status of the tobacco epidemic among adolescents in Shenzhen, China. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019, and the prevalence of current cigarette use among adolescents was found to be 2.3%, with boys having a significantly higher rate than girls. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors such as gender, age, parental smoking, teachers smoking in schools, friends smoking, exposure to tobacco marketing, and misconceptions about cigarette use were associated with adolescent smoking behavior.
Article
Immunology
Yanqiu Yu, Mason M. C. Lau, Hui Jiang, Joseph T. F. Lau
Summary: The study found a moderately low prevalence of COVID-19 vaccination among adults in Hong Kong, with lower rates among females and younger age groups. Factors influencing vaccination included perceptions of vaccine protection efficacy, trust in the government, concerns about side effects, and chronic disease status.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sau-Yee Ng, Kin Cheung, Hui-Lin Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the levels of critical thinking (CT) cognitive skills and dispositions among Chinese community college students. The findings showed that the students had a moderate level of cognitive skills and a positive disposition towards critical thinking. Academic performance, exam scores, truth-seeking, and analyticity were identified as significant factors associated with the students' CT cognitive skills. These findings have important implications for program design and curriculum development to enhance students' critical thinking abilities.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nelson Chun-Yiu Yeung, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Eng-Kiong Yeoh, Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong
Summary: This study examined the psychosocial correlates of anxiety symptoms among nurses in Hong Kong. Results showed that higher COVID-19-specific worries, perceived stigma of being a healthcare worker, and lower work satisfaction were associated with higher anxiety symptoms among nurses in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shadan AlMuhaidib, Fadia AlBuhairan, Waleed Tamimi, Mohammed AlDubayee, Aqeel AlAqeel, Amir Babiker, Haifa AlFaraidi, Fahad AlJuraibah, Motasim Badri, Ibrahim Al Alwan
Summary: A high prevalence of dyslipidemia among Saudi adolescents was found, with significant regional variation. Gender, body mass index, and serum ferritin levels were found to be independently associated with dyslipidemia. Public health interventions are urgently needed to improve the lipid profile of adolescents.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Margaret Xi Can Yin, Amy Kung Wai-ying Chan, Cecilia Lai Wan Chan, Celia Hoi Yan Chan
Summary: This study examined the impact of extroversion on career knowledge and career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) among Hong Kong high school students, revealing a direct positive effect of extroversion on CDSE, with career knowledge acting as a significant mediator. The findings contribute to understanding and enhancing adolescents' career self-efficacy and confidence.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yan Yan, Xiaosong Gai
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of suicidality among adolescents in a city in Northeast China and identified correlational factors. The findings revealed that factors such as feeling meaningless in life, depression, and negative parental rearing styles were associated with suicidality. A cumulative risk index was proposed to improve the accuracy of suicide risk identification.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiu Juan Zhang, Yi Han Lau, Yu Meng Wang, Ka Wai Kam, Patrick Ip, Wilson W. Yip, Simon T. Ko, Alvin L. Young, Clement C. Tham, Chi Pui Pang, Li Jia Chen, Jason C. Yam
Summary: The prevalence of strabismus among children aged 6-8 years in Hong Kong is 3.11%. Refractive errors, family history of strabismus, and maternal smoking history during pregnancy are significant risk factors. Early correction of refractive errors and avoidance of maternal smoking during pregnancy may help prevent strabismus.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rashid N. Lui, Moe H. Kyaw, Thomas Y. T. Lam, Jessica Y. L. Ching, Victor C. W. Chan, Martin C. S. Wong, Joseph J. Y. Sung
Summary: This study reported a prevalence of 1.4% for sessile serrated lesions (SSLs) in a Chinese population, with age ≥ 66 years, smoking, and diabetes mellitus identified as independent risk factors. These findings provide important new data for developing region-specific surveillance programs for SSLs to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Victor C. W. Chan
Summary: Most studies on workplace bullying have been conducted in high-income countries and on Caucasian samples. The study found that in Hong Kong, the annual and lifetime prevalence of workplace bullying were 39.1% and 58.9% respectively, and were associated with high income and higher educational attainment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Education, Special
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Yuan Fang, Zixin Wang, Mengge Zhang
Summary: Parenting stress in Chinese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is influenced by cultural factors, parents' psychopathological symptoms, problem behaviors in ASD children, and caregiver burden. These factors impact parental coping strategies and the quality of life in affected families.
FOCUS ON AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Samson Tse, Catalina S. M. Ng, Winnie W. Y. Yuen, Iris W. K. Lo, Sadaaki Fukui, Richard J. Goscha, Eppie Wan, Stephen Wong, Sau-Kam Chan
Summary: The study on the Strengths Model of Case Management (SMCM) revealed that utilizing SMCM can improve functional recovery of mental health service users, leading to enhancements in areas like employment and family relationships, and helping users gain better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, establishing a good relationship with case workers has a positive impact on intervention outcomes.
Review
Psychiatry
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Sally Sui Ling Ng
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted children's mental health, especially those from low socioeconomic status families. Risk factors include unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, parental stress, while protective factors include parental resilience and positive parent-child relationships.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Social Work
Samson Tse, Chong Ho Yu, Winnie Wing-Yan Yuen, Catalina Sau-Man Ng, Iris Wann-Ka Lo, Sadaaki Fukui, Richard J. Goscha, Sunny H. W. Chan, Eppie Wan, Stephen Wong, Sau-Kam Chan
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of Strengths Model Case Management (SMCM) among mental health clients in Hong Kong. The results showed that the recovery scores of the SMCM group remained stable over time regardless of age, and middle-aged participants in the SMCM group achieved higher recovery scores over time than those in the control group.
RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Shiang-Yi Lin, Catalina Sau Man Ng, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung, Sing Pui To-Chan
Summary: This study examined the impact of a culturally responsive teaching teacher professional development program on Chinese kindergarten teachers' perceptions of learning motivation among ethnic minority (EM) and Chinese students in Hong Kong. The study found that the intervention resulted in positive changes in teachers' perceptions of learning motivation for EM students, particularly in classrooms with a lower proportion of EM students. It highlights the importance of evaluating teachers' cultural diversity training programs in relation to classroom ethnic composition and other contextual factors.
JOURNAL OF EDUCATION FOR TEACHING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine M. Capio, Rachel A. Jones, Catalina Sau Man Ng, Cindy H. P. Sit, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung
Summary: Early childhood is a critical period for the formation of movement behavior patterns. Stakeholder engagements were conducted to inform the design of strategies to disseminate movement guidelines in early childhood education (ECE) settings. Findings show that teachers were aware but had limited knowledge of the guidelines, while parents and domestic workers had limited awareness and knowledge. Parent engagement, ECE center activities, home-school cooperation, and community activities enable the uptake of the guidelines, but challenges include time constraints, curriculum requirements, limited physical spaces, social values, and pandemic-related restrictions. Dissemination strategies should provide knowledge content and support stakeholders in mitigating challenges.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Wenyu Chai, Sing Pui Chan, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung
Summary: This study found that teachers in kindergartens with a higher concentration of ethnic minority children were more adept at adapting their teaching methods to meet the needs of these children, while teachers in kindergartens with a lower concentration showed less competence in incorporating multicultural elements in curriculum design and teaching materials. Teachers in high concentration kindergartens displayed a better understanding of ethnic minority cultures, showed more care, and had higher expectations for these children.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine M. Capio, Catalina S. M. Ng, Kevin K. H. Chung, Rachel A. Jones, Cindy H. P. Sit
Summary: This study aims to enable parents and teachers to successfully promote healthy movement behaviors in young children, and will systematically disseminate guidelines for physical activity, sedentary screen time, and sleep to parents and teachers in Hong Kong ECECs. The evaluation includes formative and summative components to assess the implementation process and outcomes of disseminating the guidelines.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Ming Ming Chiu, Qing Zhou, Gail Heyman
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Catalina Sau Man Ng, Wenyu Chai, Hung Kit Fok, Sing Pui Chan, Ho Cheong Lam, Kevin Kien Hoa Chung
JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION
(2020)
