The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a disproportionate effect on ethnic minorities. Across countries, greater vaccine hesitancy was observed among After excluding foreign domestic helpers, South Asians make up the largest proportion of minorities in Hong Kong. It is necessary plan for COVID-19 vaccination promotion that caters unique needs Kong.This study investigated prevalence uptake sample We examined effects factors including socio-demographics and all...

A year after the earthquake in Sichuan, China, a strength-based arts and play support program was launched to promote well-being of young survivors, this study designed examine its effectiveness. It hypothesized that participation would have direct positive effects on general self-efficacy peer support, these mediate effect anxiety. One hundred twelve Grade 4 students joined study, measures which included General Self-Efficacy Scale, Classmate Support Generalized Anxiety subscale Spence...

Considering the ageing population in economically advanced regions across world, measures are necessary to enhance health of older as well contain public healthcare spending. Hong Kong implements Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (EHCVS), providing people aged 65 or above an annual subsidy visiting private service providers for chronic disease prevention and management. The services also aim at reallocating demand from sector improve quality services. This qualitative study explored...

Introduction Using students in the Liangshan Yi autonomous prefectures of southwestern China ( n = 585; 13–15 years old), we examined (i) effects students’ perception their teachers’ ethnic-racial socialization on ethnic identity and mental health outcomes depressive stress symptoms; (ii) (iii) differential associations among these factors minority versus Han cultural majority students. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey used multistage sampling to collect information....

Abstract Using Yi adolescents in rural China ( n = 163) as an example, this qualitative study explored how school ethnic socialization shaped the identity development and future self of indigenous youths mainstream Han‐dominant settings. Focus groups thematic analysis were used. Six themes emerged, describing participants' experiences socialization, cultural multiculturalism within their these practices shape identity. Mainstream also aspirations by motivating them to utilize education...

Hong Kong's health system comprises parallel and segmented public private financed provided sectors, in which access to the limited primary healthcare has been an issue. This gave government impetus implement Elderly Healthcare Voucher Scheme since 2009, providing Kong resident aged 65 above annual entitlement of HK$2,000 purchase healthcare. was reduce demand for encourage use preventive care chronic disease management. To evaluate effectiveness impact voucher scheme, in-depth understanding...

The 2008 Sichuan Earthquake killed over 9000 teachers and children leaving profound physical emotional problems are prevalent among survivors. Many being victims themselves, in the earthquake affected areas not only have to recover a sense of personal efficacy dealing with difficulties, they also need feel adequately prepared their teaching roles handle changes classroom environment student needs. Expressive art is well-established tool facilitate expression thoughts feelings that can be...

Abstract Ethnic identity, profoundly influenced by familial factors, embodies multifaceted layers; yet, the intricate process of family ethnic socialization warrants deeper exploration. This study focuses on exploring complexities identity formation, specifically within context Yi adolescents. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it delves into dynamics among The research engaged 606 surveyed participants and conducted interviews with 188 individuals in focused group settings Liangshan...

To enhance the academic achievements of Yi ethnic minority youths in rural school settings, authors examined effect classmate support and meditating role identity promoting their motivation. Cross-sectional survey data were collected from sponsored by a philanthropic organization to attend local schools Liangshan, China (n = 657; 7–12 years old; 52% boys). Results structural equation modelling showed that positively affected identity-commitment identity-exploration, which then had positive...

Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined effect South Asians' perceptions healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits risks COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels involvement in Asian community trust healthcare system were associated with odds reporting vaccine benefits. Permanent residents, students (vs. unemployed), Pakistani Indians) also as...

Background. This study examined the effects of post-traumatic stress symptoms and child–primary caregiver relationships on ethnic identity Yi minority adolescents (n = 550; aged 13–18) in rural China over one school year. The moderating effect caregivers’ time identity, were investigated. Methods. Participants completed two waves survey. Longitudinal multilevel modeling was used. Results. (1) Ethnic exploration increased time, while commitment remained stable. (2) Post-traumatic led to high...

Lung cancer, as a multistep and multifactorial disease, is among the most fatal cancers worldwide. As new therapies are developed early screening increases, patients tend to experience progression-free survival (PFS) coexistence of living dying simultaneously.The aim this study was explore awareness context experienced by Chinese elderly family members.Interviews were conducted with 20 interviewees, including 13 lung cancer 7 caregivers that recruited using purposive sampling....

This article explores and identifies the social processes underlying a 12-month youth street dance performing arts program, MINDJAM, in promoting positive psychosocial outcomes among young people Hong Kong. We conducted in-depth interviews with 22 participants aged 13 to 18 years old who were MINDJAM participants. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Five emergent themes identified, providing insights into mechanism bridging program participation various youths. The psychological...

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Research on the conditions under which perpetrators desist from child maltreatment has seen greater attention as part of efforts to break cycle maltreatment. New theoretical insights suggest that informal actions (herein protective social control maltreatment) by network members communicate warmth, empathy with victim distress, and promote modeling positive parenting practices are more likely increase desistance. Likewise, parents' desistance is theorized impact adolescents' (victim)...

Abstract Ethnic identity is considered a psychocultural asset of indigenous. Yet, the search for own ethnic can induce unpleasant feelings, especially indigenous peoples who have encountered colonisation and oppression. Using in Taiwan, this study examined protective effect perceived social support on associations between adverse mental health anxiety depression. Participants were self-identified Taiwan (n = 200; mean age 29). A cross-sectional quantitative survey was adopted. Hypotheses...

A simple diversely polarized antenna geolocation scheme is herein proposed to upgrade older base-stations' nonadaptive arrays geolocate approximately mobile users and perform downlink beamforming. Instead of retrofitting each at an existing base-station with a separate temporal RAKE receiver, this technology needs only two horizontally oriented magnetically small loops (plus optional vertically dipole), one receiver. The system the receiver matches polarization handset transmitter's strong...

We have developed a GaAs/AlGaAs frequency-synthesizer IC with 5.5-GHz feedback divider, 2-GHz reference 500-MHz phase-frequency detector, 1-ns charge-pump pulses, and gain-normalized output /spl plusmn/8-mA peak current an 18-pA//spl radic/Hz noise floor. The divider allows continuously selectable divide ratios from 12 to 16383, supports dual-modulus pulse-swallowing fractional synthesis single-bit control. 1 4095; optional divide-by-four/five input prescaler extends the 20475. chip consumes...

The authors present a novel ultra-wideband antenna that has been developed by combining two radiating structures, the slotline and bowtie horn antenna. It is shown this can maintain stable pattern throughout wide bandwidth, in case 2 to 18 GHz, flat plateau-like main beam, low sidelobes, voltage standing wave ratio, (VSWR) independent control of E- H-plane beamwidths, Applications range from satellite communication applications feeds for compact reflectors. >

This study aimed to examine the impact of individual (level vigorous physical activity (VPA) and frequency using sports recreation facilities), interpersonal (perceived social cohesion (PSC)), neighborhood environmental (availability facilities) factors on youths’ health in transition Hong Kong. A sample 508 individuals aged 17–23 years from all Kong council districts randomly completed validated questionnaires by telephone survey. Of 508,302 with complete data pertaining address geocoding...