Xiaofen Gu

ORCID: 0000-0003-3449-0901
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Research Areas
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
  • Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
  • Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Mental Health Research Topics
  • Nausea and vomiting management
  • Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining
  • Stress Responses and Cortisol

Xinjiang Medical University
2020-2025

Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
2020-2025

China Foreign Affairs University
2023

Shanghai Maritime University
2020

Suzhou University of Science and Technology
2017

Abstract Background An increasing number of undergraduate students in China have been reported to psychological problems. In response the COVID-19 pandemic, a series preventive and control measures were implemented, which undoubtedly worsened their health. Coping style social support probably important factors that affected well-being during pandemic. This study aimed explore effects coping perceived on college relevant risk factors. Methods cross-sectional was performed February March 2020...

10.1186/s12888-021-03546-y article EN cc-by BMC Psychiatry 2021-10-27

COVID-19 vaccine has been available in China since the beginning of 2021, however, certain numbers people are reluctant for some reasons to vaccinate. The high coverage is crucial controlling disease transmission, hesitancy might be a barrier establishment sufficient herd immunization. This study aims investigate prevalence among different population groups, and explore common barriers facilitators vaccination decisions.

10.1186/s12879-022-07111-0 article EN cc-by BMC Infectious Diseases 2022-02-14

This study compared the willingness to receive human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and influencing factors between male female university students who had never been vaccinated against HPV in China. University were recruited from seven universities A self-administered questionnaire was used collect information about demographic characteristics, vaccination, possible including demographics, knowledge, attitude toward vaccination. The χ

10.1002/jmv.27478 article EN Journal of Medical Virology 2021-11-26

Objectives: The study aimed at analyzing the prevalence of five psychological outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation) among Chinese healthcare workers (HCWs), measured total possible negative impact 1 year after COVID-19 initial outbreak. Methods: A cross-sectional nationwide multi-center was performed between November 2020 March 2021 in China. self-report questionnaire applied, three scales were used. Binary logistic regression to...

10.3389/ijph.2022.1604979 article EN cc-by International Journal of Public Health 2022-08-25

Abstract Background The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC, diagnosed in patients under the age 50 years) has been increasing around world. Here, we aimed to systematically identify distinctive features EOCRC. Methods From 2020 2021, conducted a nationwide survey 19 hospitals, collecting data on advanced CRC patients’ demographics, clinical features, disease knowledge, medical experiences, expenditures, and health-related quality life (HRQOL). We compared these between EOCRC...

10.1186/s12885-024-12278-7 article EN cc-by BMC Cancer 2024-04-20

This study aimed to assess the awareness and attitudes toward human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among female college freshmen explore their willingness associated factors receive HPV vaccine based on information-motivation-behavior skills (IMB) model.From February 21 April 30, 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in seven colleges mainland China. Socio-demographic characteristics, health-related awareness, knowledge of HPV, motivation, behavioral were assessed using...

10.1177/10732748211032899 article EN cc-by-nc Cancer Control 2021-01-01

Vaccine uptake rate is crucial for herd immunity. Medical care workers (MCWs) can serve as ambassadors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. This study aimed to assess MCWs' willingness receive the vaccine, and explore factors affecting vaccination A multicenter among medical was conducted in seven selected hospitals from geographical territories China, data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, hesitancy, health beliefs participants. Univariate multivariate logistic regression...

10.1080/21645515.2022.2076523 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 2022-05-18

China witnessed an Omicron COVID-19 outbreak at the end of 2022. During this period, medical crowding and enormous pressure on healthcare systems occurred, which might result in occurrence occupational burnout among workers (HCWs). This study aims to investigate prevalence associated mental conditions, such as depressive symptoms, anxiety, PTSD perceived social support, resilience, mindfulness HCWs Chinese mainland during outbreak, explore potential risk protective factors influencing HCWs....

10.1186/s12889-024-20930-x article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Public Health 2025-01-15

Although the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines is available, vaccine hesitancy among public may have peaked due to surge in infections caused by Omicron variant. To improve coverage dose, it crucial investigate prevalence general population during this period and explore reasons for phenomenon. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January 5 February 9, 2023. Variables including sociodemographics, mental health, infection status, vaccination were collected. Univariate...

10.1186/s12889-025-21691-x article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Public Health 2025-02-07

The imbalanced allocation of medical resources leads to the occurrence cross-regional healthcare-seeking in China. Due low cure rate, advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) patients may seek healthcare for high-level facilities. Investigating status and its associated factors among CRC is important policymakers understand access health services improve quality oncology services.From March 2020 2021, a cross‑sectional, nation-wide, hospital-based, multi-center survey was conducted. Nineteen...

10.21037/atm-22-1003 article EN Annals of Translational Medicine 2022-03-01

Abstract Background Medical care workers experienced unprecedented levels of workload and pressure since the outbreak COVID-19 started from end 2019. Little is known about its exact impact on medical related factors in China. This study aims to identify psychological Methods From February 23 th March 5 , 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 863 7 provinces China using standard questionnaires measuring adverse outcomes including Impact Event Scale-6 (IES-6), Depression, Anxiety...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-26661/v2 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2020-06-22

Background Patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last 2 decades were mainly young females. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is most radical way to prevent HPV infection and cancer. However, female college students mainland China have not yet been vaccinated, their relevant knowledge limited. Theory-based education delivered via internet a potentially accessible useful promote among this population. Objective This 3-month follow-up study intended identify feasibility efficacy...

10.2196/37848 article EN cc-by Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022-09-30

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common malignancy globally, and its disease burden increasing rapidly in China. But CRC patients' knowledge awareness of have not yet been examined, which could facilitate identification targeted population from public for intervention.A nationwide multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted 19 tertiary hospitals (10 9 general hospitals) March 2020 to 2021 During study period, all Stage III IV patients were invited complete a semi-structured that...

10.21037/atm-22-1019 article EN Annals of Translational Medicine 2022-03-01

COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in many countries; however, a sufficient vaccine coverage rate is not guaranteed due to hesitancy. To improve the uptake of vaccine, it essential evaluate hesitancy and explore relevant factors different populations. An urgent need measure among population groups, hence validated scale for measuring necessary. The present study aims validate populations China provide with satisfactory reliability validity.Self-reported survey data were collected from...

10.1186/s12879-022-07746-z article EN cc-by BMC Infectious Diseases 2022-10-01

Objective Despite the fact that human papillomavirus vaccine (HPVV) has been approved in mainland China since 2016, there is a lack of inoculation among Chinese college women. This multi-center, online interventional RCT based on information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model intended to investigate if intervention may improve acceptance and awareness target Methods Participants were selected from comprehensive universities allocated 1 2 groups: or control. After baseline survey,...

10.1177/10732748211070719 article EN cc-by-nc Cancer Control 2022-01-28

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in China, and CRC patients have already reached an advanced stage by time initial diagnosis. Due to loss health as a result cancer, it has consequence on treatment which may affect psychophysical social impairment patients. These indicators (psychophysical, function impairment) health-related quality life (HRQOL). There are limited studies that focus China. This study aimed assess HRQOL its associated factors China.This was...

10.21037/atm-22-991 article EN Annals of Translational Medicine 2022-03-01

Background: Medical care workers experienced unprecedented levels of workload and pressure since the outbreak COVID-19 started from end 2019. Little is known about its exact impact on medical related factors in China.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 863 7 provinces China using standard questionnaires measuring adverse psychological outcomes including Impact Event Scale-6 (IES-6), Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale(DASS)and psychosocial like perceived threat, social support...

10.2139/ssrn.3592642 article EN SSRN Electronic Journal 2020-01-01

Background College students are vulnerable and may experience high stress due to COVID-19, especially girls. This study aims identify posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) related factors among the target population during initial phases of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In phase epidemic (February 23 March 5, 2020), 2205 female college from six provinces in mainland China were enrolled this completed online survey about cognitive status including Impact Event Scale-6, Multidimensional Perceived Social...

10.1177/00469580211059953 article EN cc-by-nc INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing 2021-01-01

Colorectal cancer (CRC) causes a substantial disease burden in China. Information on the medical expenditure of CRC patients is critical for decision-makers to allocate resources reasonably, however, relevant data limited China, especially advanced CRC. The aim this survey was quantify out-of-pocket and explore associated factors.A nation-wide, multi-center, cross-sectional conducted from March 2020 2021. Nineteen hospitals seven geographical regions were selected by multi-stage stratified...

10.21037/atm-22-1001 article EN Annals of Translational Medicine 2022-03-01

Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a significant public health burden worldwide. The investigation of the choice medical facility among CRC patients is helpful for understanding access to services and improving quality oncology optimize outcomes. However, there are limited studies on topic. objective this study was investigate its associated factors advanced patients.This cross-sectional multi-center included total 4,589 individuals with from 19 hospitals in 7 geographic regions China....

10.21037/atm-22-1020 article EN Annals of Translational Medicine 2022-03-01

This cross-sectional study evaluated the involvement of patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) in treatment decision-making, assessed efficacy according to their self-reports, and investigated influencing factors.Patients CRC were recruited from 19 hospitals March 2020 2021 by a multi-stage multi-level sampling method. A self-designed questionnaire was used collect demographic clinical characteristics, methods, self-reported efficacy. Univariate unordered multinomial logistic...

10.3389/fonc.2023.1168078 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Oncology 2023-07-26
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