Search Results - "Chan, Sophia S. C."

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Positive Family Holistic Health Intervention for Probationers in Hong Kong: A Mixed-Method Study by Lai, Agnes Y-K, Sit, Shirley M-M, Thomas, Carol, Cheung, George O-C, Wan, Alice, Chan, Sophia S-C, Lam, Tai-Hing

“…Probationers, offenders with less serious and non-violent offences, and under statutory supervision, have low levels of self-esteem and physical health, and…”
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The Effect of Poverty and Income Disparity on the Psychological Well-Being of Hong Kong Children by Ho, Ka Yan, Li, William H. C., Chan, Sophia S. C.

“…Objective This study explored the impact of poverty and income disparity on the psychological well‐being of Hong Kong Chinese children. Design and Sample A…”
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Hong Kong Chinese community leaders' perspectives on family health, happiness and harmony: a qualitative study by Chan, Sophia S. C., Viswanath, K., Au, Doreen W.H., Ma, C.M.S., Lam, W.W.T., Fielding, R., Leung, G.M., Lam, Tai-Hing

“…This paper examines the views of Hong Kong community leaders on the underlying issues that affect family health, happiness and harmony (3Hs) in Hong Kong…”
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Adherence to nicotine replacement therapy versus quitting smoking among Chinese smokers: a preliminary investigation by LAM, Tai-Hing, ABDULLAH, Abu Saleh M, CHAN, Sophia S. C, HEDLEY, Anthony J

“…There are over 300 million Chinese smokers, but use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is rare. On the other hand, data on the factors associated with…”
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Effectiveness of a play-integrated primary one preparatory programme to enhance a smooth transition for children by Li, William HC, Mak, Yim Wah, Chan, Sophia SC, Chu, Avis KY, Lee, Elmond YMak, Lam, TH

“…This study tested the effectiveness of a play-integrated preparatory programme to enhance a smooth transition for children from kindergarten to primary one. A…”
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A block randomized controlled trial of a brief smoking cessation counselling and advice through short message service on participants who joined the Quit to Win Contest in Hong Kong by Chan, Sophia S. C., Wong, David C. N., Cheung, Yee Tak Derek, Leung, Doris Y. P., Lau, Lisa, Lai, Vienna, Lam, Tai-Hing

“…The present trial examined the effectiveness of brief interventions for smokers who joined the Hong Kong Quit to Win Contest to quit smoking. A block…”
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Helping cancer patients quit smoking using brief advice based on risk communication: A randomized controlled trial by Li, William H. C., Wang, M. P., Ho, K. Y., Lam, Katherine K. W., Cheung, Derek Y. T., Cheung, Yannes T. Y., LAM, T. H., CHAN, Sophia S. C.

“…This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effectiveness of a smoking cessation intervention using a risk communication approach. A total of 528…”
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A randomized controlled trial of a smoking reduction plus nicotine replacement therapy intervention for smokers not willing to quit smoking by Chan, Sophia S. C., Leung, Doris Y. P., Abdullah, Abu S. M., Wong, Vivian T., Hedley, Anthony J., Lam, Tai-Hing

“…ABSTRACT Aims  To examine the effectiveness of smoking reduction counselling plus free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smokers not willing to quit…”
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Effectiveness of additional follow-up telephone counseling in a smoking cessation clinic in Beijing and predictors of quitting among Chinese male smokers by Wu, Lei, He, Yao, Jiang, Bin, Zuo, Fang, Liu, Qinghui, Zhang, Li, Zhou, Changxi, Liu, Miao, Chen, Hongyan, Cheng, K K, Chan, Sophia S C, Lam, Tai Hing

“…No previous studies have investigated whether additional telephone follow-up counseling sessions after face-to-face counseling can increase quitting in China,…”
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An Evaluation of the Youth Quitline Service Young Hong Kong Smokers by Li, William H.C., Ph.D, Chan, Sophia S.C., Ph.D, Wang, Man Ping, Ph.D, Ho, Ka Yan, Ph.D, Cheung, Yannes T.Y., Ph.D, Chan, Vivian W.F., Ph.D, Lam, Tai Hing, M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose The psychological and social factors associated with smoking initiation and continuation are different for young and adult smokers. Before…”
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A randomized controlled trial of stage-matched intervention for smoking cessation in cardiac out-patients by Chan, Sophia S. C., Leung, Doris Y. P., Wong, David C. N., Lau, Chu-Pak, Wong, Vivian T., Lam, Tai-Hing

“…ABSTRACT Aim  To examine the effectiveness of a stage‐matched smoking cessation counselling intervention for smokers who had cardiac diseases. Methods  A total…”
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Development of a community-based network to promote smoking cessation among female smokers in Hong Kong by Li, William H C, Chan, Sophia S C, Wan, Zoe S F, Wang, M P, Ho, K Y, Lam, T H

“…There is a need for population-based smoking cessation interventions targeting female smokers in Hong Kong. This study describes the development of a…”
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Development and validation of Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes by Leung, Angela YM, Lou, Vivian WQ, Cheung, Mike KT, Chan, Sophia SC, Chi, Iris

“…Aims and objectives To develop and to test the psychometric properties of the Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes. Background Patients with diabetes…”
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Effectiveness of a parental training programme in enhancing the parent-child relationship and reducing harsh parenting practices and parental stress in preparing children for their transition to primary school: a randomised controlled trial by Li, Ho Cheung William, Chan, Sophia S C, Mak, Yim Wah, Lam, Tai Hing

“…Entering primary school is an important childhood milestone, marking the beginning of a child's formal education. Yet the change creates a time of…”
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Factors contributing to the psychological well-being for Hong Kong Chinese children from low-income families: a qualitative study by Ho, Ka Yan, Li, William H C, Chung, Joyce Oi Kwan, Lam, Katherine Ka Wai, Chan, Sophia S C, Xia, Wei

“…Despite compelling evidence demonstrating the negative impact of poverty and income disparity on children's psychological well-being, there has been a lack of…”
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A nurse-delivered brief health education intervention to improve pneumococcal vaccination rate among older patients with chronic diseases: A cluster randomized controlled trial by Chan, Sophia S.C., Leung, Doris Y.P., Leung, Angela Y.M., Lam, Cindy, Hung, Ivan, Chu, Daniel, Chan, Chi Kuen, Johnston, Janice, Liu, Shao Haei, Liang, Raymond, Lam, Tai Hing, Yuen, Kwok Yung

“…The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is recommended for elders, especially those with chronic conditions. The aim of this study was to determine…”
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Transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the long term care facilities in Hong Kong by Cheng, Vincent C C, Tai, Josepha W M, Wong, Zoie S Y, Chen, Jonathan H K, Pan, Kris B Q, Hai, Yizchen, Ng, Wing-Chun, Chow, Denise M K, Yau, Miranda C Y, Chan, Jasper F W, Wong, Sally C Y, Tse, Herman, Chan, Sophia S C, Tsui, Kwok-Leung, Chan, Felix H W, Ho, Pak-Leung, Yuen, Kwok-Yung

“…The relative contribution of long term care facilities (LTCFs) and hospitals in the transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is…”
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Effect of Tai Chi on depressive symptoms amongst Chinese older patients with depressive disorders: a randomized clinical trial by Chou, Kee-Lee, Lee, Peter W. H., Yu, Edwin C. S., Macfarlane, Duncan, Cheng, Yeung-Hung, Chan, Sophia S. C., Chi, Iris

“…Physical exercise has been noted to be effective in alleviating depressive symptoms in older patients. A study assessed the impact of Tai Chi training on…”
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Health Care Worker Strikes and the Covid Pandemic by Chan, Sophia S.C, Essex, Ryan, Weldon, Sharon M

“…To the Editor: In response to the recent Perspective article by Essex and Weldon (June 17 issue), 1 I wish to make some clarifications and set the record…”
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Impact of a drug allergy education course for non-specialists: Findings from ADAPT-A randomized crossover trial by Lucas, Michaela, Mak, Hugo W F, Lee, Jasmine T Y, Kulkarni, Rishabh, Chan, Sophia S C, Li, Philip H

“…The consequences of drug allergy remain a global health concern. Drug allergy is often a neglected topic and many non-specialists lack sufficient knowledge or…”
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