A5101941813- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
University of Hong Kong
2008-2017
Hong Kong Jockey Club
2014-2017
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
2017
Fundación Juan March
2017
Sun Yat-sen University
2017
This pilot study investigated the patterns of video and internet gaming habits prevalence correlates addiction in Hong Kong adolescents. A total 503 students were recruited from two secondary schools. Addictive behaviors assessed using Game Addiction Scale. Risk factors for examined logistical regression. An overwhelming majority subjects (94%) reported or games, with one six (15.6%) identified as having a addiction. The risk was significantly higher among boys, those poor academic...
Objectives . To evaluate the effectiveness of Baduanjin Qigong exercise on sleep, fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome‐ (CFS‐) like illness to determine dose‐response relationship. Methods One hundred fifty participants with CFS‐like (mean age = 39.0, SD 7.9) were randomly assigned waitlist. Sixteen 1.5‐hour lessons arranged over 9 consecutive weeks. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Chalder Fatigue Scale (ChFS), Hospital Anxiety Depression (HADS)...
Chronic fatigue is common in the general population. Complementary therapies are often used by patients with chronic or syndrome to manage their symptoms. This study aimed assess effect of a 4-month qigong intervention program among syndrome. Sixty-four participants were randomly assigned either an group wait list control group. Outcome measures included symptoms, physical functioning, mental and telomerase activity. Fatigue symptoms functioning significantly improved compared controls....
This study examined the estimated prevalence rate of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and associated risk factors among Chinese adult survivors 7 to 8 months after 2008 Sichuan earthquake. The sample was recruited from 2 areas close epicenter but different distances. PTSD 55.6% 26.4% respectively in two areas. Loss a child strong predictive factor for parents. Other included female gender, loss parent, friends or neighbors, residential house damage collapse, proximity epicenter....
Background . Anxiety/depressive symptoms are common in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome- (CFS-) like illness. Qigong as a modality of complementary and alternative therapy has been increasingly applied by illnesses, but little is known about the effect on anxiety/depressive CFS-like Purpose To investigate effects fatigue, anxiety, depressive CFS-illness. Methods One hundred thirty-seven participants who met diagnostic criteria for illness were randomly assigned to either an...
During the past two decades, a number of studies have investigated health-related quality life (HRQOL) older people with visual impairment, but information is fragmented concerning health care providers in field gerontology. In this review, findings HRQOL adults different types age-related ocular disorders or conditions are summarized. Apart from medical treatment and vision rehabilitation, factors that may influence visually impaired also examined, including age, gender, socioeconomic...
The current study assessed the estimated rate of depression and associated risk factors among survivors 8 months after 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. A stratified random sample 1514 participants was recruited from all temporary camp communities a county town 45 km away epicenter. 35.7%. severity depressive symptoms significantly with female sex, perceived livelihood security, loss family member, residential house damage or collapse, not living an urban area, whereas married status is...
Objective: This study examines the associations between social networks and vision-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Chinese older adults. Method: Urban adults with visual problems ( N = 167) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire to assess self-reported functioning, general health, networks, HRQOL. Objective function was clinically measured by ophthalmologists in terms distance acuity. Results: Findings indicate that age-related vision loss is significantly...
This study examined the time trends and age distribution patterns of estimated road traffic fatalities (RTFs) in China over period 2002-2012.Data on age-, sex-, region-specific RTF rates were provided by Chinese Ministry Health. The crude standardized Mann-Kendall test was used to significance trends. Annual number RTFs calculated. To minimize effect yearly variations, magnitude changes using mean values 2 years.RTFs increased significantly during period. Several features identified for...
Objective: This pragmatic randomized study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of telephone and face-to-face counseling in influencing problematic gambling beliefs behaviors. Method: Ninety-two participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds who had been affected by problem were provided with psychological interventions delivered either or conventional over a 3-month period. Results: A significant overall time effect between pre- postintervention assessments found for total hours, money...