DEPT OF COM MED - BEHAVIOURAL SCI UNIT
| Researcher : Cheng YH |
| Project Title: | Public opinion survey on obstacles to persons with a disability in non-employment fields: an exploratory study |
| Investigator(s): | Cheng YH, Fielding R, Stewart SM |
| Department: | Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Equal Opportunities Commission - General Award |
| Start Date: | 05/1998 |
| Abstract: |
| (1) To identify key obstacles or sources of discrimination faced by persons with a disability in their daily life in respect to education; access to premises; provision of goods, services and facilities; disposal or management of premises; consent for assignment or sub-letting; clubs and sport activities; and government. (2) To identify the degree and manifestation of hindrance posed by obstacles or discrimination to persons with the following types of disability: physical handicap with mobility problems; visual impairment; hearing impairment; mental handicap; mental illness; chronic illness. |
| Project Title: | To identify the pattern of physical exercise and determinants contributing to the engagement in physical exercise among HK older adults |
| Investigator(s): | Cheng YH, Chi I, Macfarlane DJ, Chou KL, Vertinsky P. |
| Department: | Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects |
| Start Date: | 12/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| To find out the pattern of physical exercise among Hong Kong elderly people; to assess how socio-demographic, biological, mental health status, perceived self-efficacy, perceived pros and cons of exercise, perceived barriers factors contributing to their engagement in physical exercise. |
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| Researcher : Fielding R |
| Project Title: | A pan-Asian survey of risk perception, attitudes and practices associated with live animal markets |
| Investigator(s): | Fielding R, Leung GM, Lam WWT, Jiang CQ, Sitthi-amorn C, Le VA, Liu Y, Zhang W |
| Department: | Com Med - Behavioural Sci Unit |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants |
| Start Date: | 10/2005 |
| Abstract: |
| Asia is epicentric for emerging zoonotic epidemics. This study will provide crucial regional information to help determine how best to promote change of hazardous animal practices, such as central slaughtering, animal hygiene, wet markets and exotic species consumption, enabling more precisely targeted educational and policy initiatives for such demand-driven practices |
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