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Resilience and intention of healthcare workers in China to receive a COVID‐19 vaccination: The mediating role of life satisfaction and stigma

Phoenix K. H. Mo, Rui She, Yanqiu Yu, Lijuan Li, more

Journal of Advanced Nursing > 78 > 8 > 2327 - 2338

Aims The present study investigated the association between resilience, stigma, life satisfaction and the intention to receive a COVID‐19 vaccination among Chinese HCWs. It also explored the mediating role of stigma and life satisfaction on the association between resilience and intention to receive a COVID‐19 vaccination. Design An anonymous cross‐sectional survey. Methods 1733 HCWs from five...

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Mental health service utilisation among transgender women sex workers who are at risk of mental health problems in Shenyang, China: An application of minority stress theory

Rui She, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Yong Cai, Tiecheng Ma, more

Health & Social Care in the Community > 30 > 4 > e981 - e993

Transgender women sex workers (TGSW), as a highly stigmatised population, are at substantial risk for mental health problems but lack access to mental health care. This study investigated factors of mental health service utilisation (MHSU) behaviour and related behavioural intention among TGSW who were at risk of mental health problems in the past year [subsample 1: scored above the cut‐off for probable...

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Work‐related factors on mental health among migrant factory workers in china: Application of the Demand‐Control and Effort‐Reward Imbalance Model

Phoenix K. H. Mo, Yu Cheng, Joseph T. F. Lau

Health & Social Care in the Community > 30 > 2 > 656 - 667

Mental health problems are prevalent among migrant workers in China. The present study examined the prevalence of mental health problems (depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation) among migrant workers in China, and identified the work‐related factors associated with their mental health problems based on the Demand‐Control and Effort‐Reward Imbalance Model. A total of 807 migrant workers were recruited...

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Coverage and adherence of antiretroviral therapy among Chinese HIV‐positive men who have sex with men with high CD4 counts in the era of ‘Treat all’

Xueying Yang, Zixin Wang, Sayward Harrison, Joseph T. F. Lau

Tropical Medicine & International Health > 25 > 3 > 308 - 318

Objectives HIV‐positive men who have sex with men (MSM) with CD4 cell counts> 350 cells/mm³ in China recently became eligible for free antiretroviral therapy (ART) due to updated national guidelines. This study aimed to investigate ART coverage and adherence among a large sample of HIV‐positive MSM in China. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted in Chengdu and Hangzhou, China, from...

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Disclosure of maternal HIV infection to children among Chinese women with HIV: The application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the role of various norms

Phoenix K. H. Mo, Zixin Wang, Joseph T. F. Lau, Angela Y. C. Li, more

Health & Social Care in the Community > 27 > 6 > 1544 - 1554

Maternal HIV disclosure to children has numerous benefits for both mothers and children. However, the prevalence of maternal HIV disclosure to children remains low in many countries. The present study examined factors associated with intention to disclose maternal HIV status to children among Chinese HIV+ women who have not disclosed their HIV status to their child. Factors from the Theory of Planned...

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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of a Brief Setting-Based and Theory-Based Intervention Promoting Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Heterosexual Male Sexually Transmitted Disease Patients in China

Zixin Wang, Ligang Yang, Chun Hao, Hui Jiang, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2019 > 23 > 9 > 2453-2466

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an evidence-based biomedical HIV prevention but under-utilized by male sexually transmitted diseases patients (MSTDP) in China. A parallel-group, non-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants were uncircumcised heterosexual MSTDP attending four sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinics in three Chinese cities. A total of 244 MSTDP...

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Important Roles of Health Professionals in Maternal HIV Disclosure Among HIV-Infected Women in China

Qian Wang, Zixin Wang, Xiaomeng Ma, Yuan Fang, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2019 > 23 > 10 > 2829-2836

Maternal HIV disclosure to children is beneficial for both mothers and children. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the prevalence of maternal HIV disclosure to at least one living child aged > 5 years among 292 HIV-infected mothers in Guangxi Province, China. Among all participants, 45.2% had self-disclosed their HIV positive sero-status to at least one living child aged >...

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A RCT to evaluate a totally automated, culturally-adapted telephone counselor for increasing physical activity among physically inactive individuals in China

Lancelot W. H. Mui, Robert H. Friedman, Joseph T. F. Lau, Ji Peng, more

BMC Public Health > 2018 > 18 > 1 > 1-9

Background The prevalence of diabetes in China has rapidly increased in recent years. Family history and physical inactivity are known risk factors for developing diabetes. As automated telephone-based communication is recognized as a cost-effective health promoting device, the present study aims at evaluating the efficacy of an automated telephone counselor (TLC-PA-China) for promoting physical activity...

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Trend and Factors Associated with Condom Use Among Male Clients of Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong: Findings of 13 Serial Behavioural Surveillance Surveys

Jinghua Li, Joseph T. F. Lau, Yee Ling Ma, Mason M. C. Lau

AIDS and Behavior > 2018 > 22 > 7 > 2235-2247

This study investigated the trend and associated factors of condom use among male clients of female sex workers (CFSW) in Hong Kong. A total of 25,443 males of the general population were screened to identify 2,330 CFSW via 13 rounds of population-based serial cross-sectional telephone surveys during 1998 through 2015. Over time, there were no significant changes in condom use with various types of...

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Psychological distress and resilience as risk and protective factors of psychoactive substance use among Chinese nonengaged youth

Anise M. S. Wu, Joseph T. F. Lau, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Mason M. C. Lau

Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology > 28 > 2 > 49 - 64

Nonengaged youth (NEY) are those who have neither been working nor studying for a prolonged period of time. They are at risk of psychoactive substance use, but relevant studies are scarce. Based on a population‐based telephone survey and referrals, we anonymously interviewed 479 Hong Kong Chinese NEY aged 15–24 years. Of them, 14.8–23.7% reported moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress...

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How newly diagnosed HIV-positive men who have sex with men look at HIV/AIDS – validation of the Chinese version of the revised illness perception questionnaire

Xiaobing Wu, Joseph T. F. Lau, Winnie W. S. Mak, Jing Gu, more

BMC Infectious Diseases > 2018 > 18 > 1 > 1-10

Background Newly diagnosed HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) are an important subgroup in HIV intervention. How newly diagnosed HIV-positive MSM look at HIV/AIDS is consequential and is potentially associated with their risk behaviors and mental health problems. Illness representation has been used to define patients’ beliefs and expectations on an illness, and the revised Illness Perception...

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Relationships Between Illness Perception and Post-traumatic Growth Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Men Who have Sex with Men in China

Joseph T. F. Lau, Xiaobing Wu, Anise M. S. Wu, Zixin Wang, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2018 > 22 > 6 > 1885-1898

Newly diagnosed HIV-positive men who have sex with men (NHMSM) are at high risk of mental health problems but may also develop post-traumatic growth (PTG). According to the Common Sense Model, illness perception (including both cognitive representation and emotional representation) affects coping and health-related outcomes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the associations between...

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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Zixin Wang, Joseph T. F. Lau, Mary Ip, Shara P. Y. Ho, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2018 > 22 > 1 > 190-201

We developed an innovative home-based HIV self-testing (HIVST) service that included mailing of a free HIVST kit, and providing online real-time instructions and pre-test/post-test counseling (HIVST-OIC). The present parallel-group and non-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of promoting HIVST-OIC in increasing HIV testing rate among 430 men who have sex with...

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Acceptability of Daily Use of Free Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Transgender Women Sex Workers in Shenyang, China

Zixin Wang, Joseph T. F. Lau, Xueying Yang, Yong Cai, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2017 > 21 > 12 > 3287-3298

This study investigated the acceptability of daily use of free oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and associated factors among transgender women sex workers in Shenyang, China, following a briefing on PrEP. A total of 183 HIV negative or sero-status unknown participants completed the cross-sectional survey. The prevalence of acceptability of daily use of free oral PrEP was 61.2%. Adjusting for education...

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Incidence and predictive factors of Internet addiction among Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study

Joseph T. F. Lau, Danielle L. Gross, Anise M. S. Wu, Kit-man Cheng, more

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology > 2017 > 52 > 6 > 657-667

Purpose Internet use has global influences on all aspects of life and has become a growing concern. Cross-sectional studies on Internet addiction (IA) have been reported but causality is often unclear. More longitudinal studies are warranted. Methods We investigated incidence and predictors of IA conversion among secondary school students. A 12-month longitudinal study was conducted among Hong Kong...

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The Occupy Central (Umbrella) movement and mental health distress in the Hong Kong general public: political movements and concerns as potential structural risk factors of population mental health

Joseph T. F. Lau, Yoona Kim, Anise M. S. Wu, Zixin Wang, more

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology > 2017 > 52 > 5 > 525-536

Purpose Political tension, as expressed by mass movements such as the Occupy Central movement (2014) in Hong Kong, is a potential but understudied structural factor of population mental health. Methods A random population-based telephone survey anonymously interviewed 344 Hong Kong Chinese adults aged 18–65 years during the 2 weeks since the termination date of the 2-month-long Occupy Central movement...

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Commentary: Proposal for an Update of the Definition and Scope of Behavioral Medicine

Joseph T. F. Lau

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine > 2017 > 24 > 1 > 12-15

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The health belief model and number of peers with internet addiction as inter-related factors of Internet addiction among secondary school students in Hong Kong

Yanhong Wang, Anise M. S. Wu, Joseph T. F. Lau

BMC Public Health > 2015 > 16 > 1 > 1-13

Background Students are vulnerable to Internet addiction (IA). Influences of cognitions based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and perceived number of peers with IA (PNPIA) affecting students’ IA, and mediating effects involved, have not been investigated. Methods This cross-sectional study surveyed 9518 Hong Kong Chinese secondary school students in the school setting. Results In this self-reported...

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Roles of Self-Stigma, Social Support, and Positive and Negative Affects as Determinants of Depressive Symptoms Among HIV Infected Men who have Sex with Men in China

Jinghua Li, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Anise M. S. Wu, Joseph T. F. Lau

AIDS and Behavior > 2017 > 21 > 1 > 261-273

Poor mental health was prevalent among HIV positive men who have sex with men (HIVMSM), and a tremendous burden extents on their families and society. The present study investigated the prevalence of depression and its relationship with social support, HIV self-stigma, positive affect and negative affect among 321 HIVMSM in Chengdu, China. The study was conducted during July 2013 through October 2013...

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A Randomized Control Trial for Evaluating Efficacies of Two Online Cognitive Interventions With and Without Fear-Appeal Imagery Approaches in Preventing Unprotected Anal Sex Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men

Joseph T. F. Lau, Annisa L. Lee, Wai S. Tse, Phoenix K. H. Mo, more

AIDS and Behavior > 2016 > 20 > 9 > 1851-1862

Fear appeal approach has been used in health promotion, but its effectiveness has been mixed. It has not been well applied to HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM). The present study developed and evaluated the relative efficacy of three online interventions (SC: STD-related cognitive approach, SCFI: STD-related cognitive plus fear appeal imagery approach, Control: HIV-related information...

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Search results for: Joseph T. F. Lau

Resilience and intention of healthcare workers in China to receive a COVID‐19 vaccination: The mediating role of life satisfaction and stigma

Mental health service utilisation among transgender women sex workers who are at risk of mental health problems in Shenyang, China: An application of minority stress theory

Work‐related factors on mental health among migrant factory workers in china: Application of the Demand‐Control and Effort‐Reward Imbalance Model

Coverage and adherence of antiretroviral therapy among Chinese HIV‐positive men who have sex with men with high CD4 counts in the era of ‘Treat all’

Disclosure of maternal HIV infection to children among Chinese women with HIV: The application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the role of various norms

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of a Brief Setting-Based and Theory-Based Intervention Promoting Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Heterosexual Male Sexually Transmitted Disease Patients in China

Important Roles of Health Professionals in Maternal HIV Disclosure Among HIV-Infected Women in China

A RCT to evaluate a totally automated, culturally-adapted telephone counselor for increasing physical activity among physically inactive individuals in China

Trend and Factors Associated with Condom Use Among Male Clients of Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong: Findings of 13 Serial Behavioural Surveillance Surveys

Psychological distress and resilience as risk and protective factors of psychoactive substance use among Chinese nonengaged youth

How newly diagnosed HIV-positive men who have sex with men look at HIV/AIDS – validation of the Chinese version of the revised illness perception questionnaire

Relationships Between Illness Perception and Post-traumatic Growth Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Men Who have Sex with Men in China

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Acceptability of Daily Use of Free Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Transgender Women Sex Workers in Shenyang, China

Incidence and predictive factors of Internet addiction among Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study

The Occupy Central (Umbrella) movement and mental health distress in the Hong Kong general public: political movements and concerns as potential structural risk factors of population mental health

Commentary: Proposal for an Update of the Definition and Scope of Behavioral Medicine

The health belief model and number of peers with internet addiction as inter-related factors of Internet addiction among secondary school students in Hong Kong

Roles of Self-Stigma, Social Support, and Positive and Negative Affects as Determinants of Depressive Symptoms Among HIV Infected Men who have Sex with Men in China

A Randomized Control Trial for Evaluating Efficacies of Two Online Cognitive Interventions With and Without Fear-Appeal Imagery Approaches in Preventing Unprotected Anal Sex Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men

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