SCHOOL OF NURSING



Researcher : BAI L

List of Research Outputs

BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Factors associated with breastfeeding duration and exclusivity in mothers returning to paid employment postpartum, Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2015, 19: 990-999.
BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Previous Breastfeeding Experience and Duration of Any and Exclusive Breastfeeding among Multiparous Mothers, Birth. 2015, 42: 70-77.
Tarrant A.M., Lok Y.W.K., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L., Sham A., Wu K.M., BAI L., WONG CHEUNG K.L., Wong E.M. and Dodgson J.E., Effect of a hospital policy of not accepting free infant formula on in-hospital formula supplementation rates and breast-feeding duration, Public Health Nutrition. 2015, 27: 1-11.


Researcher : Chan PT

Project Title:A practical waist circumference self-measurement protocol for assessing obesity in children and adolescents
Investigator(s):Chan PT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Validation of a Chinese food labels questionnaire
Investigator(s):Chan PT, Chau PH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2015


Project Title:The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2015 Conference; ACCURACY OF SELF-REPORTED WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE IN CLASSIFYING CHILDREN WITH CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS CLUSTERING
Investigator(s):Chan PT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015




Researcher : Chan SL

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.L., A Correlation Study Between Brace Compliance, In-brace Correction And Quality Of Life (qol) Of Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (ais) , International Research Society of Spinal Deformities (IRSSD 2014). 2014.


Researcher : Chan SSC

Project Title:A one year surveillance study of nurses' preventive measures and health status in relation to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY, Leung GM, Leung SSK, Lam TH, Salili F
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Implementing clinical problem based learning (PBL) in undergraduate nursing students: the assessment of needs, difficulties, and learning resources
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:A proactive family smoking cessation intervention for parents of children 0-18 months: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Lam TH, Leung GM, Leung AYM, Fong DYT, Leung YP
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2008
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:Smoking cessation and advocacy training among health professionals in Beijing and Guangzhou
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Cancer Research United Kingdom (CRUK) - General Award
Start Date:06/2008


Project Title:Promoting smoking cessation in the community via Quit to Win Contest 2012: a cluster randomized control trial of 18 districts in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Wong CN, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung R.Y., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., A block randomized controlled trial of a brief smoking cessation counseling and advice through short message service on participants who joined the Quit to Win Contest in Hong Kong, Health Education Research. Oxford, 2015, 30: 609-621.
Chan S.S.C., Closing Remarks, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong, 15 November. Hong Kong, 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Discussant. Tobacco Wars in Hong Kong: the evidence-based role of academia, Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2014 Tobacco Control Panel, Hong Kong. 8 December. Hong Kong, 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wan S.F., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Feasibility and effectiveness of a pilot outreach smoking cessation programme at smoking hotspots in Hong Kong, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities, Hong Kong. 29 October-1 November. 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Invited Speaker, Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation 20th Annual Conference. Summit on Child Health and the Environment, Hong Kong. 11-13 October. 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Maximising impact on family policy and practice through an evidence based and evidence generating approach, ICBM Satellite Workshop Forum on Dissemination and Implementation Science. From Research to Reality: Lessons from Dissemination and Implementation Research Across the Globe, Groningen, The Netherlands, August 20. 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wong C.N., Lam O.B.C., Leung D., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Predictors of intention to quit at participation and six-month abstinence in the participants of Hong Kong Quit-to-Win Contest (2009-2013) (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chan S.S.C., Promoting Smoking Cessation in Cancer Patients in Hong Kong: Challenges and Opportunities, 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and maternal action to protect children from secondhand smoke: Pre- and post-smokefree legislation in Hong Kong, PLoS One. 2014, 9(8): e105781.
Chan S.S.C., The 65th Session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines, 13 - 17 October 2014, The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific. 2014.
Chan S.S.C., Invited Speaker. 香港的控煙政策:過去、現在、未來, The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong. 2-3 September. 2014.
Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lam T.H., Leung D.Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M. and Chan S.S.C., Nicotine replacement therapy to aid gradual cessation in smokers with no intention to quit: Association between reduction quantity and later abstinence, Preventive Medicine Reports. 2015, 2: 196-201.
Chiang V.C.L. and Chan S.S.C., An evaluation of advanced simulation in nursing: A mixed-method study, Collegian. 2014, 21: 257-265.
Ho K.Y., Li W.H.C. and Chan S.S.C., The Effect of Poverty and Income Disparity on the Psychological Well-Being of Hong Kong Children, Public Health Nursing. 2015, 32: 212-221.
Jiang B., He Y., Zuo F., Wu L., Liu Q.H., Zhang L., Zhou C.X., Cheng K.K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of Varenicline with counseling programs on smoking cessation in a targeted clinical setting in China (in Chinese), Chinese Journal of Epidemiology. 2014, 35(12): 1349-53.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Fong D.Y.T., Leung S., Emmons K., Leung A.Y.M. and Leung D.Y.P., A proactive family smoking cessation intervention for parents of children 0-18 months: A randomised controlled trial, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 15 November. 2014.
Lam T.H., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M. and Chan S.S.C., Effectiveness of smoking reduction intervention for hardcore smokers, Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2015, 13(1): 9.
Lam T.H., Mui M., Wan N.T.A., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Chan S.S.C., Happy Family Kitchen II, a community-based participatory research (CBPR) to enhance Family Health, Happiness and Harmony in Hong Kong: A cluster randomized control trial under FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Project, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for the Healthy Cities, Hong Kong, 29 October–1 November. 2014.
Lam T.H., Chen J., Wang M.P., Wang X., Soong S.S., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Second-hand smoke exposure and health-related quality of life in never smokers: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family project (abstract & oral presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Lam T.H., Leung C., Wan N.T.A., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Chan S.S.C., Strengthening family relationship to increase family health, happiness and harmony: Findings from a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) project under FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Project in Hong Kong, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for the Healthy Cities, Hong Kong, 29 October–1 November. 2014.
Leung G.M., Ni M.Y., Wong P.T., Lee H., Chan B.H.Y., Stewart S.M., Schooling C.M., Johnston J.M., Lam W.W.T., Chan S.S.C., McDowell I., Pang H.M.H., Fielding R. and Lam T.H., Cohort Profile: FAMILY Cohort, International Journal of Epidemiology. 2015.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.L., Kwok M.C. and Lee I.T.L., Effect of therapeutic play on pre-and post-operative anxiety and emotional responses in Hong Kong Chinese children: a randomized controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20: 36-39.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients quit smoking by increasing their risk perception: A study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial, BMC Cancer. 2015, 15: 490.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients to quit smoking by understanding their risk perception, behavior, and attitudes related to smoking, Psycho-Oncology. 2014, 23(8): 870-877.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Smoking and health survey in Hong Kong women (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., The youth quitline (5111 4333) in Hong Kong since 2005: Nine-year experience (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
McRobbie H., Raw M. and Chan S.S.C., Research Priorities for Article 14, 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H., Mui M., Soong S.S., Wang X. and Chan S.S.C., Promoting family communication, harmony, happiness and health through a community-based project in Hong Kong: the Happy Family Kitchen Project II, Visioning the Future of Families: Policy and Practice, CIFA 4th Regional Symposium, Shanghai, 13-15 November. 2014.
Wang M.P., Wang X., Viswanath K., Wan N.T.A., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., Digital inequalities of family life information seeking and family well-being among Chinese adults in Hong Kong: A population survey, Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2014, 16(10): e227.
Wang M.P., Wang X., Lam T.H., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Ex-smokers are happier than current smokers among Chinese adults in Hong Kong, Addiction. 2014, 109(7): 1165-1171.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Lau O.S. and Chan S.S.C., Promoting workplace smokefree policy and smoking cessation in Hong Kong, The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong, 2-3 September. 2014.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Koh D. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wang M.P., Wang X., Lam T.H., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., The tobacco endgame in Hong Kong: Public support for a total ban on tobacco sale, Tobacco Control. 2015, 24(2): 162-7.
Wang X., Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Physically active adults reported higher levels of family happiness, harmony and health: findings from the Hong Kong Family and Health Information and Trends Survey (FHinTs) under FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Project, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for the Healthy Cities, Hong Kong, 29 October–1 November. 2014.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Depressive Symptoms Delayed Quit Attempts and Shortened Abstinence in Young Smokers of the Hong Kong Youth Quitline, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2015.
Wong Y.M.B., Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Chan S.S.C. and Quee K.S., Avoidance practices in smoking households and children’s salivary cotinine level (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wong Y.M.B., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Zhou Q., Chan S.S.C., Stewart S.M., Leung C.S.C., Wan N.T.A. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of positive psychology interventions in enhancing positive behaviors and family relationships in Hong Kong: A community-based participatory research project, The Journal of Positive Psychology. 2015, 1-15.


Researcher : Chan WF

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.T.D., Chan W.F., Chan C.H.H., Tam S.Y.J., Lai C.K.J., Wan Y.R., Lau T.K.A. and Lam T.H., Understanding Smoking Urge, Lapse And Relapse In Ex-smokers: A Retrospective Analysis Of Ex-smokers (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Lai C.K.J., Chan W.F., Cheung Y.T.D., Chan C.H.H., Tam S.Y.J., Wan Y.R., Lau T.K.A. and Lam T.H., Feasibility and effectiveness of social networking service for relapse prevention: a qualitative study and a pilot randomized controlled trial (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.


Researcher : Chau PH

Project Title:Evaluation of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council (SKH) Community Transitional Care Program for Stroke Patient in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chau PH, Woo J
Department:Social Sciences Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:An exploratory study on preference of food saltiness of older people and hypertensive people
Investigator(s):Chau PH, Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014
Completion Date:04/2015


Project Title:An exploratory study on different methods of assessing dietary salt intake among older adults
Investigator(s):Chau PH, Lok YWK, Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., "Research and Statistics Analysis at Work", workshop organized by Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Hong Kong, 8 December. 2014.
Chau P.H., Wong M. and Woo J., A district scan of age-friendliness: a local district in Hong Kong as an example, Paper presented at The 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities. Hong Kong, China, 29 October – 1 November 2014.
Chau P.H., Ngai H.H.Y., Leung A.Y.M., Li S.F. and Tan-Un K.C., Preference of food saltiness and willingness to consume low-sodium content food in a Chinese population, Poster presented at the Tenth International Symposium on Healthy Aging. Hong Kong, China, 7-8 March 2015.
Chau P.H., Gusmano M.K., Cheng O.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Social Vulnerability Index for the older people —Hong Kong and New York City as examples, Journal of Urban Health. 2014, 91: 1048-1064.
Chau P.H. and Woo J., The trends in excess mortality in winter vs summer in a sub-tropical city and its association with extreme climate conditions, PLoS One. 2015, 10: e0126774.
Cheng V.C.C., Chen J.H.K., Poon R.W.S., Lee W.M., So S.Y.C., Wong S.C.Y., Chau P.H., Yip C.Y., Wong S.S.Y., Chan J.F.W., Hung I.F.N., Ho P.L. and Yuen K.Y., Control of hospital endemicity of multiple-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii ST457 with directly observed hand hygiene, European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. 2015, 34: 713-718.
Leung A.Y.M., Lou V.W. and Chau P.H., Advanced care planning in dementia: comparing older adults' and relatives' views, Internatinal Alzheimer's Disease Conference. Hong Kong, 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Lau P.H.F., Chau P.H. and Chan E.W., Multiple-choice version of Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes (CHLSD): A Validation Study, 2014 Health Literacy Research Conference. 2014.
Leung S.H.I., Leung A.Y.M. and Chau P.H., Risk Estimate of Inadequate Health Literacy (REIHL) for community-dwelling Chinese older adults., The 10th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2015.


Researcher : Chau TK

List of Research Outputs

Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.


Researcher : Chen J

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Wong C.K.H., McGhee S., Pang P.K.P. and Yu W.C., A Comparison between the EQ-5D and the SF-6D in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), PLoS ONE. 2014, 9 (11): e112389.
Chen J., Wang M.P., McGhee S., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Awareness and perceived harmfulness of e-cigarettes and their associations with smokers: intention to quit in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chen J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Positive reactions to third-hand smoke exposure are associated with smoking susceptibility among young children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chen J., McGhee S., Lau M.M.L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Public opinion towards tobacco tax increase findings from COSH 2012-13 survey in Hong Kong (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Chen J., McGhee S., Lau M.M.L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Smoke-free home and its association with secondhand smoke exposure at work findings from COSH 2012-13 survey in Hong Kong (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Chen J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Unacceptability and embarrassment towards parental smoking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Lam T.H., Chen J., Wang M.P., Wang X., Soong S.S., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Second-hand smoke exposure and health-related quality of life in never smokers: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family project (abstract & oral presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wong C.K.H., Chen J., Yu L.Y., Sham M.S. and Lam C.L.K., A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties of Quality of Life Instruments Used in Patients with Colorectal Cancer, Annals of Oncology. 2014, 25 (Suppl 5): v45-v46.
Wong C.K.H., Chen J., Yu L.Y., Sham M.S. and Lam C.L.K., Systematic review recommends the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer colorectal cancer–specific module for measuring quality of life in colorectal cancer patients, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. Elsevier, 2015, 68 (3): 266-278.


Researcher : Cheng OY

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Gusmano M.K., Cheng O.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Social Vulnerability Index for the older people —Hong Kong and New York City as examples, Journal of Urban Health. 2014, 91: 1048-1064.


Researcher : Cheung SH

List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Gusmano M.K., Cheng O.Y., Cheung S.H. and Woo J., Social Vulnerability Index for the older people —Hong Kong and New York City as examples, Journal of Urban Health. 2014, 91: 1048-1064.


Researcher : Cheung ST

List of Research Outputs

Cheung S.T., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Tolman R., Validation of the Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory for Chinese women, The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) 20th Conference, Emory University Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 9-11 April 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung S.T., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Yuk Fung H...Y...K... and Ma J...L...C..., A Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing, Perth, Australia, 20-21November, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Fung H.Y.K.Y., Cheung S.T. and Ma J.L.C., Effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity and psychological stress in abused Chinese women: a randomized, wait-list controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14: 300.
Tiwari A.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., Reporting on the use of Qigong, an innovative intervention, among abused Chinese women, The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) 20th Conference, Emory University Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 9-11 April 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Cheung S.T., Fong D.Y.T., Yan E.C.W. and Tang D.H., The differential effects of intimate terrorism and situational couple violence on mental health outcomes among abused Chinese women: a mixed-method study, BMC Public Health. 2015, 15(1): 314.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Or K.L., Cheung S.T. and So M., Usability testing of a smartphone application for delivering Qigong training, 2nd BC eHealth and Innovative Technology Showcase, Vancouver, BC Canada. May 9, 2015.


Researcher : Cheung WK

List of Research Outputs

Lai P.C., Chow C.B., Wong H.T., Kwong K.H., Kwan Y.W., Liu S.H., Tong W.K., Cheung W.K. and Wong W.L., An early warning system for detecting H1N1 disease outbreak – a spatio-temporal approach, International Journal of Geographical Information Science. 2015, 29(7): 1251-1268.


Researcher : Chiang VCL

Project Title:Building capacity for life-long learning with freshmen students
Investigator(s):Chiang VCL, Leung AYM, Leung SSK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:09/2006


Project Title:The application and evaluation of advanced simulation for experiential learning in developing students' critical thinking dispositions and skills
Investigator(s):Chiang VCL, Chan SSC, Yuen FKH, Chui ML, Chan SL, Hui Choi WH, Lam SF, Kong CHM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:10/2009




Researcher : Chow S

Project Title:Towards a better understanding of the mistreatment of Chinese elders
Investigator(s):Chow S, Tiwari AFY, Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:12/2012


List of Research Outputs

Chow S. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Caregiver stress and elder abuse, In: Dr Pratap Sanchetee, Textbook of geriatric medicine .. India, Paras Medical Publisher, 2014.
Chow S. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Experience Of Family Caregivers Of Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study, In: Bridget Penhale, Margaret Flynn, Journal of Adult Protection. United Kingdom, Emerald Journals and Books, 2014, 16: 5.


Researcher : Chung OKJ

List of Research Outputs

Chung O.K.J. and Li W.H.C., Effectiveness Of An Adventure-based Training Program In promoting Regular Physical Activity Among Childhood Cancer survivors, The 46th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology. 2014.
Chung O.K.J. and Li W.H.C., Effectiveness Of An Integrated Adventure-based Training In Enhancing Quality Of Life Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2014 Asian Chinese Quality of Life Conference cum Inauguration of the World Association for Chinese Quality of Life. 2014.
Chung O.K.J., Outstanding free paper presentation , World Association for Chinese Quality of Life. 2014.
Chung O.K.J., Li W.H.C., Chiu S.Y., Ho K.Y.E. and Lopez V., Sustainability of an Integrated Adventure-Based Training and Health Education Program to Enhance Quality of Life Among Chinese Childhood Cancer Survivors, Cancer Nursing. 2014, 1.
Li W.H.C., Chung O.K.J. and Cheung T.A.N., Potential Implementation of an Adventure-Based Training Intervention in Clinical Practice to Enhance the Self-Efficacy and Quality Of Life Among Childhood Cancer Survivors, 3rd Annual Worldwide Nursing Conference (WNC 2015). Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF), 2015, 379-386.


Researcher : Deng W

Project Title:Role of Bmi-1 in the persistence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in nasopharyngeal epithelial cells
Investigator(s):Deng W, Tsao GSW, Huen MSY, Tsang CM
Department:Anatomy
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Role of short telomere profiles of cancer patients in determining cancer karyotype abnormalities
Investigator(s):Deng W, Tsao GSW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Distinct whole-genome short telomere profiles of cancer patients in comparison with non-cancer individuals
Investigator(s):Deng W, Tiwari AFY, Tsao GSW, Lam CLD
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:A novel function of IL-6/IL-6R?signaling activation in nasopharyngeal epithelial cells: facilitation of cellular immortalization
Investigator(s):Deng W, Tsao GSW, Chen H
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Immortalization of human uterine cervical epithelial cells without viral oncogene expression
Investigator(s):Deng W, Tsao GSW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


List of Research Outputs

Deng W., ZHOU Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Su H., Yang J., ZHU D., LAU M.Y., Hau P.M., Yip Y.L., Cheung A., Guan X. and Tsao G.S.W., p21/Cyclin E pathway modulates anticlastogenic function of Bmi-1 in cancer cells., International Journal of Cancer. 2015, 136: 1361-1370.
Hau P.M., Deng W., Jia L.J., YANG J., Tsurumi T., Chiang A.K.S., Huen M.S.Y. and Tsao G.S.W., Role of ATM in the formation of the replication compartment during lytic replication of Epstein-Barr virus in nasopharyngeal epithelial cells, Journal of Virology. 2015, 89: 652-668.
Lam C.L.D., Luo S.Y., Deng W., Kwan S.H., Rodriguez-Canales J., Cheung A., Cheng G.H.W., Lin C.H., Wistuba I.I., Sham P.C., Wan T.S.K. and Tsao G.S.W., Oncogenic mutation profiling in new lung cancer and mesothelioma cell lines, OncoTargets and Therapy. 2015, 8: 195-209.
Lin W.T., Yip Y.L., Lo K.W., Deng W. and Tsao G.S.W., Establishment of new nasopharyngeal carcinoma xenografts in immunodeficient mice, Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung S.T., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Yuk Fung H...Y...K... and Ma J...L...C..., A Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing, Perth, Australia, 20-21November, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Fung H.Y.K.Y., Cheung S.T. and Ma J.L.C., Effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity and psychological stress in abused Chinese women: a randomized, wait-list controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14: 300.
Tsang C.M., Deng W., Yip Y.L., Zeng M.S., Lo K.W. and Tsao G.S.W., Epstein-Barr virus infection and persistence in nasopharyngeal epithelial cells, Chinese Journal of Cancer. 2014, 33: 549-555.
Yang J., Deng W., Hau P.M., LIU J., LAU M.Y., Cheung A., Huen M.S.Y. and Tsao G.S.W., Epstein-Barr virus BZLF1 protein impairs accumulation of host DNA damage proteins at damage sites in response to DNA damage, Laboratory Investigation. 2015.
Yuk H.Y.K., Ma J.L.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L. and Fong D.Y.T., A randomized, wait-list controlled trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in abused Chinese women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing. 2014.


Researcher : Dodgson JE

Project Title:13th International Nursing Research Congress The Theory of Planned Behavior Models for Breastfeeding Duration among Hong Kong Mothers
Investigator(s):Dodgson JE
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2002




Researcher : Fong DYT

Project Title:A web-based statistics laboratory for teaching and learning of medical statistics
Investigator(s):Fong DYT, Lam KF, Chan SSC, Chiang VCL, Leung SSK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:05/2006


Project Title:Single-blind comprehensive cohort study incorporating a randomized controlled design on bracing in AIS: a feasibility study
Investigator(s):Fong DYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Karlberg JPE
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:New Investigator Grant
Start Date:10/2008


Project Title:Cross-cultural assessment of the SF-12 health survey
Investigator(s):Fong DYT, Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:08/2015


Project Title:Linguistic and Psychometric Evaluation of the Weinstein’s Noise Sensitivity Scale for Chinese
Investigator(s):Fong DYT, Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:73 Annual Scientific Meeting: From Cells to Community and Back; Feeling Refreshed When Wake Up? The Impact of Noise Tolerance
Investigator(s):Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Subjective Tinnitus and Noise Exposure in Young People
Investigator(s):Fong DYT, Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Factors associated with breastfeeding duration and exclusivity in mothers returning to paid employment postpartum, Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2015, 19: 990-999.
BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Previous Breastfeeding Experience and Duration of Any and Exclusive Breastfeeding among Multiparous Mothers, Birth. 2015, 42: 70-77.
Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Cheung P.F.Y., Yip C.W., Wong C.L., Fong D.Y.T., Ng W.C.L., Wan M.Y.A., Wong C.K., Cheung T.T., Ng I.O.L., Poon R.T.P., Fan S.T. and Cheung S.T., Granulin-epithelin precursor renders hepatocellular carcinoma cells resistant to natural killer cytotoxicity, Cancer Immunology Research. 2014, 2(12): 1209-1219.
Chin W.Y., Lam C.L.K., Wong S.Y.S., Fong D.Y.T., Lo Y.C.Y., Lam T.P., Chiu B.C.F. and Chan T.Y., The Epidemiology and Natural History of Depressive Disorders in Hong Kong's Primary Care, 2014 Health Research Symposium. 2014.
Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., WAN Y.Y., Lee C.F., Lam T.P., Cheng J.C., Ng B.K. and Luk K.D.K., A population-based cohort study of 394,401 children followed for 10 years exhibits sustained effectiveness of scoliosis screening, Spine Journal. 2015, 15(5): 825-833.
Fong D.Y.T., Scoliosis Screening for School Children in Hong Kong: Exemplar to the World, 3rd Annual Worldwide Nursing Conference. 2015.
Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-time mothers: a cluster randomized controlled trial, BJOG. 2014, 121: 1673-1684.
Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-­time mothers: a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial, American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting – Healthography: How where you live affects your health and well-being, New Orleans, LA. 2014.
Fung S.C.C., Wong C.K.H., Fong D.Y.T., Lee A. and Lam C.L.K., Having a family doctor was associated with lower utilization of hospital-based health services, BMC Health Services Research. BioMed Central, 2015, 15: 42.
Ho D.S.Y., RUAN R., Fong D.Y.T., Lee K.Y., Chung W.H. and Lam T.H., Sweetness preference and its association with socio-demographic characteristics in Hong Kong children, Hot topic conference 2015: Dietary Sugars, Obesity and Metabolic Disease Risk. 2015.
LIU D., Fong D.Y.T., Chan A.C.Y., Poon R.T.P. and Khong P.L., Hepatocellular carcinoma: surveillance CT schedule after hepatectomy based on risk stratification. , Radiology 2014;Aug25:132343. [Epub ahead of print]. 2015, 274(1): 133-140.
Lai Y.K.A., Fong D.Y.T., Lam C.M.J., Weaver T.E. and Ip M.S.M., The efficacy of a brief motivational enhancement education program on continuous positive airway pressure adherence in obsrtuctive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial, Chest. 2014, 146(3): 600-610.
Lam C.L.K., Wong C.K.H., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., McGhee S. and Fong D.Y.T., A Study on Health-related Quality of Life of patients with Colorectal Neoplasm and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2014. Hong Kong, Ab0005.
Lam C.L.K., Yu Y.T.E., Lo Y.C.Y., Wong C.K.H., Mercer S.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee A., Lam T.P. and Leung G.M., Having a Family Doctor is Associated with Some Better Patient-Reported Outcomes of Primary Care Consultations, Frontiers in Medicine. Frontiers, 2014, 1: 29.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Fong D.Y.T., Leung S., Emmons K., Leung A.Y.M. and Leung D.Y.P., A proactive family smoking cessation intervention for parents of children 0-18 months: A randomised controlled trial, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 15 November. 2014.
Lam W.W.T., Yeo W., Suen J., Ho W.M., Tsang J.W.H., Soong S.I., Yau T.K., Wong K.Y., Sze W.K., Ng A.W., Kwong A., Suen T.K.D., Fong D.Y.T., Ho S. and Fielding R., Goal adjustment influence on psychological well-being following advanced breast cancer diagnosis, Psycho-Oncology. 2015, Epub on 2015-6-18.
RUAN R., Ho D.S.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lee K.Y., Chung W.H. and Lam T.H., Lifestyle correlates of preference for sweet food in Hong Kong children, Hot topic conference 2015: Dietary Sugars, Obesity and Metabolic Disease Risk. 2015.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., A randomized controlled trial of a professional breastfeeding support intervention to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Wong E.M.Y., Sham A., Lam C. and Dodgson J., Changes in hospital practices and breastfeeding outcomes after the cessation of complimentary infant formula in public hospitals, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Lok Y.W.K., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L., Sham A., Wu K.M., BAI L., WONG CHEUNG K.L., Wong E.M. and Dodgson J.E., Effect of a hospital policy of not accepting free infant formula on in-hospital formula supplementation rates and breast-feeding duration, Public Health Nutrition. 2015, 27: 1-11.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C. and Yuen Y.S.C., Prevalence of maternal immunization with seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., Professional breastfeeding support to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20: 34-35.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung S.T., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Yuk Fung H...Y...K... and Ma J...L...C..., A Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing, Perth, Australia, 20-21November, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Fung H.Y.K.Y., Cheung S.T. and Ma J.L.C., Effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity and psychological stress in abused Chinese women: a randomized, wait-list controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14: 300.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Cheung S.T., Fong D.Y.T., Yan E.C.W. and Tang D.H., The differential effects of intimate terrorism and situational couple violence on mental health outcomes among abused Chinese women: a mixed-method study, BMC Public Health. 2015, 15(1): 314.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C.H.U. and Tarrant A.M., Antenatal education to increase exclusive breastfeeding: A randomized controlled trial, Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2014, 124: 961-968.
Wong C.K.H., Lam C.L.K., Law W.L., Poon T.C.J., McGhee S. and Fong D.Y.T., Best Poster Award on "Health-related Quality of Life of Patients with Colorectal Neoplasm and Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hong Kong", Health Research Symposium 2014. 2014.
Wong J.Y.H. and Fong D.Y.T., Anxiety mediates the impact of stress on psychosomatic symptoms in Chinese, Psychology, Health & Medicine. 2014, 20 (4): 457-68.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T. and Chan K.K.W., Anxiety, but not depression, mediates stress and somatic symptoms in Chinese, 2015 American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Meeting, March 18-21 in Savannah, Georgia.. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T., Choi W.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L. and Logan T.K., Problem-Focused Coping Mediates the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Mental Health Among Chinese Women, Psychology of Violence. 2015.
Yan E.C.W., Cheng S.T., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Chu L.W., Family Caregiving for Older Persons with Dementia: Caregiver Sense of Entrapment and its association with Potentially Harmful Behaviors. , International Alzheimer's Disease Conference. 2015.
Yan E.C.W., Cheng S., Kwok T., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Chu L.W., The implications of aggressive and non-aggressive symptoms of dementia on caregiver burden and potentially harmful behaviours, Gerontological Society of American - Sino 2015 Conference. 2015.
Yu Y.T.E., Wan Y.F., Chan K.H., Wong C.K.H., Kwok R.L.P., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam C.L.K., Evaluation of the quality of care of a multi-disciplinary Risk Factor Assessment and Management Programme for Hypertension (RAMP-HT), BMC Family Practice. BioMed Central, 2015, 16: 71.
Yuk H.Y.K., Ma J.L.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L. and Fong D.Y.T., A randomized, wait-list controlled trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in abused Chinese women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing. 2014.


Researcher : Fu CYI

List of Research Outputs

Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-time mothers: a cluster randomized controlled trial, BJOG. 2014, 121: 1673-1684.
Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-­time mothers: a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial, American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting – Healthography: How where you live affects your health and well-being, New Orleans, LA. 2014.


Researcher : Hong WL

List of Research Outputs

Chu S.K.W., Kwan A.C.M., Mellecker R.R., Hong W.L. and Leung C.Y., Promoting Sex Education Among Teenagers Through An Interactive Game: Reasons For Success And Implications, Games For Health Journal: Research, Development, And Clinical Applications. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2015, 4(3): 168-174.
Kwan A.C.M., Hong W.L., Tam F., Lee G.M.Y., Lau M., Lam C., Tang M.T., Yu P.Y. and Chu S.K.W., Enhancing Sexuality Education for Young Adolescents Through Serious Gaming, The 8th European Conference on Games Based Learning. 2014.
Kwan A.C.M., Chu S.K.W., Hong W.L. and Mellecker R.R., Making Smart Choices: A Serious Game For Sex Education For Young Adolescents, International Journal Of Game-based Learning . USA, IGI Global, 2015, 5: 18-30.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung S.T., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Yuk Fung H...Y...K... and Ma J...L...C..., A Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing, Perth, Australia, 20-21November, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Fung H.Y.K.Y., Cheung S.T. and Ma J.L.C., Effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity and psychological stress in abused Chinese women: a randomized, wait-list controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14: 300.
Yuk H.Y.K., Ma J.L.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L. and Fong D.Y.T., A randomized, wait-list controlled trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in abused Chinese women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing. 2014.


Researcher : Hui Choi WH

List of Research Outputs

Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., A randomized controlled trial of a professional breastfeeding support intervention to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., Professional breastfeeding support to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20: 34-35.


Researcher : Kong CHM

List of Research Outputs

Kong C.H.M., Presentation Title: A socio-ecological theoretical approach to a community-based chronic heart disease management programme in Hong Kong , Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Association Conference . 2015.


Researcher : Lai WSI

List of Research Outputs

Cheung Y.T.D., Lai W.S.I., Lam O.B.C., Lau L., Lai V., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., A Block Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Small Cash Incentive On Smoking Cessation In The Hong Kong Quit To Win Contest 2013 (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.


Researcher : Lam OBC

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wong C.N., Lam O.B.C., Leung D., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Predictors of intention to quit at participation and six-month abstinence in the participants of Hong Kong Quit-to-Win Contest (2009-2013) (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lai W.S.I., Lam O.B.C., Lau L., Lai V., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., A Block Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Small Cash Incentive On Smoking Cessation In The Hong Kong Quit To Win Contest 2013 (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Wong Y.M.B., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.


Researcher : Lau AKL

Project Title:The quality of life of Chinese infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment
Investigator(s):Lau AKL, Fong DYT, Ng EHY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003




Researcher : Lau TPL

Project Title:Seventh Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference 2001 Young Women's Magazines for Hong Kong Chinese Youth: Health Messages
Investigator(s):Lau TPL
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2001




Researcher : Lee ACK

Project Title:First Asia-Pacific Conference on Health Promotion and Education (APHPE) ED and Drinking in Chinese men
Investigator(s):Lee ACK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2009




Researcher : Lee LYI

List of Research Outputs

Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-­time mothers: a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial, American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting – Healthography: How where you live affects your health and well-being, New Orleans, LA. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., A randomized controlled trial of a professional breastfeeding support intervention to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Wong E.M.Y., Sham A., Lam C. and Dodgson J., Changes in hospital practices and breastfeeding outcomes after the cessation of complimentary infant formula in public hospitals, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C. and Yuen Y.S.C., Prevalence of maternal immunization with seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : Leung AYM

Project Title:Building e-health literacy among university students
Investigator(s):Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:05/2008


Project Title:Health literacy programmes for improving physical exercise among Chinese older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Investigator(s):Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:08/2008


Project Title:A study on dementia literacy: Older adults' and their adult children's recognition on dementia symptoms and preference of services and care
Investigator(s):Leung AYM, Lou VW, Chau PH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2013
Completion Date:07/2014


Project Title:Interprofessional Online Learning for Dementia (IPOLD)
Investigator(s):Leung AYM, Wong ICK, Chen JY, Lou VW, Law ACK, Lam MPS, Chan WLP, Poon PWR, Chan KMK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2013-14
Investigator(s):Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:Life Mentor Scheme for Generation Me - a Cross-University Collaboration for Student Excellence in an Ageing Society
Investigator(s):Leung AYM, Lou VW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:UGC Teaching Award
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:Make a Change through Photovoice (MCPv): Engaging Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients in Physical Activity
Investigator(s):Leung AYM, Tse MA, Chau PH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:04/2014


Project Title:Advanced care planning among patients with mild dementia and adult child caregivers: preferred topics and concerns
Investigator(s):Leung AYM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Validating the Diabetes Risk Score (DRS) app to detect persons at risk of diabetes in Hong Kong Chinese population
Investigator(s):Leung AYM, Yu YTE, Wong CKH, Chau PH, Lam CLK, Lam KSL
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chau P.H., Ngai H.H.Y., Leung A.Y.M., Li S.F. and Tan-Un K.C., Preference of food saltiness and willingness to consume low-sodium content food in a Chinese population, Poster presented at the Tenth International Symposium on Healthy Aging. Hong Kong, China, 7-8 March 2015.
Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Cheung K.S.L., LAU H.P., Wong P.W.C., Leung A.Y.M., Lou V.W., Chan G.M.Y. and Schulz R., Multicomponent Intervention on Enhancing Dementia Caregiver Well-Being and Reducing Behavioral Problems among Hong Kong Chinese: A translational study based on REACH II, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2015, 30(5): 460-469.
Kwan S.K.J., Leung A.Y.M., Kwan C.W., Lai C.K.Y., Bai X., Chong A.M.L., Liu J., Lou V.W. and Chi I., Prevalence and risk factors for the use of physical and chemical restraints amongst older people living in residential care: data from the Hong Kong Longitudinal Study on Long-Term Care Facility Residents (Platform Presentation), Hong Kong Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2015.
Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Fong D.Y.T., Leung S., Emmons K., Leung A.Y.M. and Leung D.Y.P., A proactive family smoking cessation intervention for parents of children 0-18 months: A randomised controlled trial, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 15 November. 2014.
Leung A.Y.M., Cheung M.K.T. and Chi I., A Model Testing on Health Literacy, Knowledge about Vitamin D, and Actual Behavior in Sunlight Exposure, The 25th International Nursing Research Congress, the Sigma Theta Tau International. 2014.
Leung A.Y.M., Lou V.W. and Chau P.H., Advanced care planning in dementia: comparing older adults' and relatives' views, Internatinal Alzheimer's Disease Conference. Hong Kong, 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Cheung M.K.T., Yu Y.T.E., Lam C.L.K. and Lam K.S.L., Building Diabetes Literacy through Smartphone Application: Feasibility and Challenges, The 10th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Chronic illness management – Diabetes Mellitus, Training workshop for family medicine doctors in China. 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Chronic illness management – Hypertension, Training workshop for family medicine doctors in China. 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Faculty Knowledge Exchange (KE) Award 2015, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong.. 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Wong T.Y.H., Tam W.M. and Tse M.A., Finalist in the Best Active Ageing Programme, The 3rd Eldercare Innovation Awards 2015, Ageing Asia Innovation Forum, Singapore.. 2015.
Leung A.Y.M., Bo A., Hsiao H.-.Y., Wang S.S. and Chi I., Health literacy issues in the care of Chinese American immigrants with diabetes: a qualitative study, BMJ Open. BMJ Publishing Group, 2014, 4: e005294.
Leung A.Y.M., Lau P.H.F., Chau P.H. and Chan E.W., Multiple-choice version of Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes (CHLSD): A Validation Study, 2014 Health Literacy Research Conference. 2014.
Leung A.Y.M., Navigating in the health care system: How nurses work with clients, The HK East Cluster Symposium on Community Engagement IX . 2014.
Leung A.Y.M., Cheung M.K.T. and Chi I., Relationship between Patients’ Perceived Capacity for Communication, Health Literacy and Diabetes Self-Care, Journal of Health Communication: International Perspective. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2014, Supp 19: 161-172.
Leung A.Y.M., Cheung M.K.T. and Chi I., Supplementing Vitamin D through Sunlight Exposure: Health Literacy Initiates Behavior, 2014 Health Literacy Research Conference. 2014.
Leung A.Y.M., Cheung M.T.K. and Chi I., Supplementing Vitamin D through Sunlight: Associating Health Literacy with Sunlight Exposure Behavior, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Elsevier Inc., 2015, 60(1): 134-141.
Leung S.H.I., Leung A.Y.M. and Chau P.H., Risk Estimate of Inadequate Health Literacy (REIHL) for community-dwelling Chinese older adults., The 10th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2015.
Wong C.K.H., Siu S.C., Wan Y.F., JIAO F., Yu Y.T.E., Fung S.C.C., Wong K.W., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam C.L.K., Simple non-laboratory- and laboratory-based risk assessment algorithms and nomogram for detecting undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, Journal of Diabetes. Shanghai Jiaotong University, Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2015.


Researcher : Leung SHI

List of Research Outputs

Leung S.H.I., Leung A.Y.M. and Chau P.H., Risk Estimate of Inadequate Health Literacy (REIHL) for community-dwelling Chinese older adults., The 10th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2015.


Researcher : Leung SSK

Project Title:Interactive online learning through WebCT on communication skills
Investigator(s):Leung SSK, Chiang VCL, Chui YY, Leung AYM, Mak YW, Fielding R
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:06/2007


Project Title:A randomized control trial on teh effects of a cognitive-behavioral programme for secondary school teachers in HK to manage occupational related stress.
Investigator(s):Leung SSK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:University Development Fund - General Award
Start Date:11/2008


Project Title:FAMILY: Sharing the Care, Sharing the Joy
Investigator(s):Leung SSK, Ngan CM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Trial run of Brief Group Intervention Using Cognitive-behavioral Approach to Reduce Postnatal Depressive Symptoms
Investigator(s):Leung SSK, Lee AM, Chiang VCL, Leung KY, Wong FKD
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Group Intervention Using Cognitive-behavioral Approach to Reduce Postnatal Depressive Symptoms
Investigator(s):Leung SSK, Lee AM, Wong FKD, Wong CM, Lam SK, Leung KY, Chiang VCL, Chung KF
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:12/2010




Researcher : Leung YP

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung Y.P., Mak Y.W., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Secondhand smoke exposure and maternal action to protect children from secondhand smoke: Pre- and post-smokefree legislation in Hong Kong, PLoS One. 2014, 9(8): e105781.
Lam T.H., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M. and Chan S.S.C., Effectiveness of smoking reduction intervention for hardcore smokers, Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2015, 13(1): 9.


Researcher : Li WHC

Project Title:Helper cancer patients quit smoking by increasing improving their risk perception communication between smoking and their own disease: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Li WHC, Wong CN, Fong DYT, Kwong DLW, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Effectiveness of Therapeutic Play in Minimizing Anxiety and Negative Emotions of Hong Kong Chinese Hospitalized Children
Investigator(s):Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hosptial Play Service Research Study
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Building capacity and promoting smoking cessation at 18 districts in Hong Kong via Quit Win Contest 2013: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:The impact of cancer on Hong Kong Chinese children’s physical and psychological well-being: An exploratory study
Investigator(s):Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Effectiveness of an integrated adventure-based training and health education programme in promoting the adoption and maintenance of regular physical activity among childhood cancer survivors
Investigator(s):Li WHC, Chan GCF, Chung OKJ, Chiu SY, Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:A comparison of the effectiveness of two approaches (quit immediately: QI and cut down to quit: CDTQ) in achieving smoking abstinence among patients having follow-up in a GOPC: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Li WHC, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:46th Congress of the International Soceity of Paediatric Oncology; EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME: THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF ONCOLOGY NURSES
Investigator(s):Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:10/2014


Project Title:An exploratory study on the risk behaviours and its associated psychosocial factors in Hong Kong Chinese youth smokers
Investigator(s):Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Cheung Y.T.D., Lai W.S.I., Lam O.B.C., Lau L., Lai V., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., A Block Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Small Cash Incentive On Smoking Cessation In The Hong Kong Quit To Win Contest 2013 (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Chung O.K.J. and Li W.H.C., Effectiveness Of An Adventure-based Training Program In promoting Regular Physical Activity Among Childhood Cancer survivors, The 46th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology. 2014.
Chung O.K.J. and Li W.H.C., Effectiveness Of An Integrated Adventure-based Training In Enhancing Quality Of Life Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 2014 Asian Chinese Quality of Life Conference cum Inauguration of the World Association for Chinese Quality of Life. 2014.
Chung O.K.J., Li W.H.C., Chiu S.Y., Ho K.Y.E. and Lopez V., Sustainability of an Integrated Adventure-Based Training and Health Education Program to Enhance Quality of Life Among Chinese Childhood Cancer Survivors, Cancer Nursing. 2014, 1.
He H.G., Zhu L., Chan S.W.C., Liam J.L.W., Li W.H.C., Ko S.S., Klainin-Yobas P. and Wang W., Therapeutic play intervention on children's perioperative anxiety, negative emotional manifestation and postoperative pain: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2015, 71: 1032-1043.
Ho K.Y., Li W.H.C. and Chan S.S.C., The Effect of Poverty and Income Disparity on the Psychological Well-Being of Hong Kong Children, Public Health Nursing. 2015, 32: 212-221.
Kwong A., Lai V., Lau L., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., “Quit to Win”: a smoking cessation promotion and scientific research project with community participation (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Lai V., Lau M.M.L., Li W.H.C. and Lam T.H., 戒煙大贏家 - 聯合社區網絡為戒煙創造有利環境 (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Li W.H.C., EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME: THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF ONCOLOGY NURSES, The 46th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology. 2014.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.L., Kwok M.C. and Lee I.T.L., Effect of therapeutic play on pre-and post-operative anxiety and emotional responses in Hong Kong Chinese children: a randomized controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20: 36-39.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients quit smoking by increasing their risk perception: A study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial, BMC Cancer. 2015, 15: 490.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients to quit smoking by understanding their risk perception, behavior, and attitudes related to smoking, Psycho-Oncology. 2014, 23(8): 870-877.
Li W.H.C., Invitation as Distinguish External Judge for Evidence-Based Practice Project: Best Paper Award in Nursing Symposium 2015, Hospital Authority: Princess Margaret Hospital Nursing. 2015.
Li W.H.C., Chung O.K.J. and Cheung T.A.N., Potential Implementation of an Adventure-Based Training Intervention in Clinical Practice to Enhance the Self-Efficacy and Quality Of Life Among Childhood Cancer Survivors, 3rd Annual Worldwide Nursing Conference (WNC 2015). Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF), 2015, 379-386.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking among Hong Kong Chinese women: behavior, attitudes and experience, BMC Public Health. 2015, 15: 183.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Smoking and health survey in Hong Kong women (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Li W.H.C., The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Play on Pre- and Post-operative Anxiety and Emotional Responses of Hong Kong Chinese Children having Elective Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Health Research Symposium 2014: Translating Health Research into Policy and Practice for Health of the Population. Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR.. 2014.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., The youth quitline (5111 4333) in Hong Kong since 2005: Nine-year experience (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Wong Y.M.B., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.


Researcher : Lo MH

Project Title:The 1st Global Congress for Qualitative Health Research 2011 Family care among elderly Chinese immigrants in Australia: a quality of life study
Investigator(s):Lo MH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2011




Researcher : Lok YWK

Project Title:A Pilot study to examine human milk versus formula feeding among preterm infants: short term outcomes
Investigator(s):Lok YWK, Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Lok Y.W.K., Knowledge Exchange Funding Exercise Lecture, Nutrition for Middle aged and menopausal women. 2014.
Lok Y.W.K., Neighbourhood Support Child Care Project: Healthy Eating for Children 0-5 years, Hong Kong Single Parents Association , 2015.
Lok Y.W.K., Chan R.S.M. and Woo J., The Role of Nutrition in Sucessful Aging, Successful Aging. 2015, 231-250.
Tarrant A.M., Lok Y.W.K., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L., Sham A., Wu K.M., BAI L., WONG CHEUNG K.L., Wong E.M. and Dodgson J.E., Effect of a hospital policy of not accepting free infant formula on in-hospital formula supplementation rates and breast-feeding duration, Public Health Nutrition. 2015, 27: 1-11.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Tarrant A.M. and Lok Y.W.K., Group versus Individual Professional Antenatal Breastfeeding Education for Extending Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: A Systematic Review, Journal of Human Lactation. 2015.


Researcher : Mak YW

Project Title:37th Annual Medical-Scientific Conference Telephone-based Proactive Smoking Cessation Intervention for Parents of Young Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Mak YW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2006




Researcher : Ngai FW

Project Title:The effect of a telephone-based cognitive-behavioral intervention on postnatal depression: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ngai FW, Wong PWC, Chung KF
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2012


Project Title:The effect of a father inclusive psychoeducation program on postnatal depression: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ngai FW, Chau PH, Chung KF, Wong PWC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:The 3rd Global Symposium on Social Sciences ; Family Sense of Coherence and Family Adaptation among Childbearing Couples
Investigator(s):Ngai FW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

Ngai F.W. and Ngu S.F., Predictors Of Family And Marital Functioning At Early Postpartum, J Adv Nurs. 2014, 70(11): 2588-97.
Ngai F.W. and Ngu S.F., Predictors Of Maternal And Paternal Depressive Symptoms At Postpartum, J Psychosom Res. 2015, 78(2): 156-61.


Researcher : Pang PS

Project Title:The dynamics of cortisol and inflammatory cytokines among abused pregnant Chinese women.
Investigator(s):Pang PS, Tiwari AFY, Tsao GSW, Deng W
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014
Completion Date:12/2015




Researcher : Poon PWR

List of Research Outputs

Poon P.W.R., Empowering Medical And Health Students To Promote Healthy Ageing For Dementia People Through Inter-professional On-line Learning Platform, In: Poon PWR1 ,A Leung1, K Chan2, P Chan3, M.C. Chang1, J Chen4, B Kwok1, M Lam3, A Law5, I Leung1, V Lou6, & I Wong3 The University of Hong Kong, Tenth International Symposium On Healthy Aging “a Decade Of Positive Aging”. 2015.


Researcher : So KW

Project Title:15th International Conference on Cancer Nursing Fatigue, pain, psychological distress and quality of life of women undergoing chemotherapy or radiotheray for breast cancer
Investigator(s):So KW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2008




Researcher : Su H

List of Research Outputs

Deng W., ZHOU Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Su H., Yang J., ZHU D., LAU M.Y., Hau P.M., Yip Y.L., Cheung A., Guan X. and Tsao G.S.W., p21/Cyclin E pathway modulates anticlastogenic function of Bmi-1 in cancer cells., International Journal of Cancer. 2015, 136: 1361-1370.


Researcher : Sullivan PL

Project Title:15th International Nursing Research Congress and International Evidence - Based Practice Preconference Socio-cultural Values and Needs Assessment: A Model for Generating an Integrative Understanding of Divorcing Chinese Families The Learning Needs of Expectant Chinese Fathers: An Empirical Assessment
Investigator(s):Sullivan PL
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2004




Researcher : Tarrant AM

Project Title:American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition: Public Health and the Environment Student Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Breastfeeding: Using Nursing Curricula to Affect Change Becoming a Mothers During the SARS Outbreak in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:An investigation of the factors affecting academic performance in part-time degree programs
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:The Frequency of Item Writing Flaws (IWFs) in High Stakes Nursing Examinatinos and The Unintended Consequences
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:02/2005


Project Title:Impact of Breastfeeding on Hospitalizations from Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong Chinese Children up to Eight Years of Age
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM, Schooling CM, Leung GM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2005


Project Title:Implementation and evaluation of podcasts as an educational tool in an undergraduate post-registration nursing education course
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:05/2009


Project Title:Increasing uptake of influenza vaccine among pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM, Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Self Regulation Questionnaire for Breastfeeding: A validation study
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:142nd American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition; Professional breastfeeding support for first-time mothers: A multi-centre cluster randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2014


Project Title:Impact of breastfeeding on postpartum glucose regulation in women with recent gestational diabetes
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM, Fong DYT, Lok YWK, Hui PW
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Breastfeeding and formula supplementation follow-up study of children at 9 years of age
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM, Lok YWK
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Factors associated with breastfeeding duration and exclusivity in mothers returning to paid employment postpartum, Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2015, 19: 990-999.
BAI L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tarrant A.M., Previous Breastfeeding Experience and Duration of Any and Exclusive Breastfeeding among Multiparous Mothers, Birth. 2015, 42: 70-77.
Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-time mothers: a cluster randomized controlled trial, BJOG. 2014, 121: 1673-1684.
Fu C.Y.I., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Tarrant A.M., Professional breastfeeding support for first-­time mothers: a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial, American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting – Healthography: How where you live affects your health and well-being, New Orleans, LA. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee L.Y.I., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., A randomized controlled trial of a professional breastfeeding support intervention to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Wong E.M.Y., Sham A., Lam C. and Dodgson J., Changes in hospital practices and breastfeeding outcomes after the cessation of complimentary infant formula in public hospitals, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Lok Y.W.K., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L., Sham A., Wu K.M., BAI L., WONG CHEUNG K.L., Wong E.M. and Dodgson J.E., Effect of a hospital policy of not accepting free infant formula on in-hospital formula supplementation rates and breast-feeding duration, Public Health Nutrition. 2015, 27: 1-11.
Tarrant A.M., Dodgson J.E. and WU K.M., Factors contributing to early breastfeeding cessation among Chinese mothers: an exploratory study, Midwifery. 2014, 30(10): 1088-1095.
Tarrant A.M., Schooling C.M., Leung S.L.S., Mak K.H., Ho L.M. and Leung G.M., Impact of breastfeeding on infectious disease hospitalisation: the Children of 1997 cohort, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20(S4): 5-6.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C. and Yuen Y.S.C., Prevalence of maternal immunization with seasonal influenza vaccine in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Heys M., Lee I.L.Y., Sham A. and Hui Choi W.H., Professional breastfeeding support to increase the exclusivity and duration of breastfeeding: a randomised controlled trial, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2014, 20: 34-35.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C.H.U. and Tarrant A.M., Antenatal education to increase exclusive breastfeeding: A randomized controlled trial, Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2014, 124: 961-968.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Tarrant A.M. and Lok Y.W.K., Group versus Individual Professional Antenatal Breastfeeding Education for Extending Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: A Systematic Review, Journal of Human Lactation. 2015.
WONG W.Y. and Tarrant A.M., Influenza-like illness among Hong Kong Chinese pregnant women, The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2015, 28: 116–119.
Yeung K.H.T., Fung G.P.G., Tarrant A.M., Tam W.H. and Nelson E.A.S., Hong Kong mothers’ beliefs on influenza vaccine, The 5th Asian Vaccine Conference. 2015.
Yeung K.H.T., Fung G.P.G., Tarrant A.M., Tam W.H. and Nelson E.A.S., Knowledge and attitudes in relation to rotavirus vaccine in Hong Kong mothers, The 5th Asian Vaccine Conference. 2015.
Yuen C.Y.S. and Tarrant A.M., A comprehensive review of influenza and influenza vaccination during pregnancy, Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. 2014, 28: 261-270.
Yuen C.Y.S. and Tarrant A.M., Determinants of uptake of influenza vaccination among pregnant women - a systematic review, Vaccine. 2014, 32: 4602-4613.


Researcher : Tiwari AFY

Project Title:An investigation into the needs of patients with SARS
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Chan SSC, Tsang KWT, Lee PWH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:The longitudinal effects of peer tutoring
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Yuen FKH, Salili F, Chan SSC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:04/2004


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:A randomized, wait-list controlled trial of a Qigong intervention program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Chan CLW, Ho RTH, Tsao GSW, Deng W, Hong WL, Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:Internet use for health purposes and eHealth literacy in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Cheung ST
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


List of Research Outputs

Alexander R..., Ismailji T..., Kelley S..., Schneider F...D... and Tiwari A.F.Y., Stay Focused on Your Career Path: Be the Leader You Aspire to Become , 29th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego. Jan 24 - 29, 2015.
Alpert E...J..., Burton C..., Ismailji T..., Schneider F...D... and Tiwari A.F.Y., Career and Leadership Development in the Field of Violence and Abuse , Future Without Violence National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence, Washington DC. March 19 - 21, 2015.
Cheung S.T., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Tolman R., Validation of the Psychological Maltreatment of Women Inventory for Chinese women, The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) 20th Conference, Emory University Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 9-11 April 2015.
Chow S. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Caregiver stress and elder abuse, In: Dr Pratap Sanchetee, Textbook of geriatric medicine .. India, Paras Medical Publisher, 2014.
Chow S. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Experience Of Family Caregivers Of Community-dwelling Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study, In: Bridget Penhale, Margaret Flynn, Journal of Adult Protection. United Kingdom, Emerald Journals and Books, 2014, 16: 5.
Deng W., ZHOU Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Su H., Yang J., ZHU D., LAU M.Y., Hau P.M., Yip Y.L., Cheung A., Guan X. and Tsao G.S.W., p21/Cyclin E pathway modulates anticlastogenic function of Bmi-1 in cancer cells., International Journal of Cancer. 2015, 136: 1361-1370.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung S.T., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Yuk Fung H...Y...K... and Ma J...L...C..., A Randomized, Wait-list Controlled Trial of a Qigong Intervention Program on Telomerase Activity and Psychological Stress in Abused Chinese Women, 7th International Congress on Innovations in Nursing, Perth, Australia, 20-21November, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., A culturally competent intervention to reduce caregiver stress and prevent elder abuse among family caregivers of Chinese older adults, 12th Hawaii International Training Summit, Honolulu, HI. March 31 – April 2, 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., A research study on the benefits of Qigong for Chinese women experiencing partner abuse and psychological stress, Nursing Research Training Course, The Union Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 6 December 2014, Wuhan. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., East meets West: Qigong intervention for Chinese abused women, 2014 International Nursing Conference, 25-27 September 2014, Chongqing, China.. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho R.T.H., Tsao G.S.W., Deng W., Hong W.L., Fong D.Y.T., Fung H.Y.K.Y., Cheung S.T. and Ma J.L.C., Effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity and psychological stress in abused Chinese women: a randomized, wait-list controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014, 14: 300.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Effect of an empowerment intervention on the quality of life among abused Chinese immigrant women, Asian Chinese Quality of Life Conference, 29-31 August 2014, Guangzhou, China. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Nursing Profession: Facing Technology Challenges and Opportunities, Management Society for Healthcare Professionals (MSHP) 30th Anniversary Conference, 18-19 October 2014, Hong Kong.. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y. and Lai P., Nursing competence: too elusive to be assessed?, International Conference Assessment for Learning in Higher Education 2015. The University of Hong Kong. 14-15 May 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y. and Cheung S.T., Reporting on the use of Qigong, an innovative intervention, among abused Chinese women, The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) 20th Conference, Emory University Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 9-11 April 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Testing the Effects of a Purpose-Built Intervention for Abused Mainland Chinese Immigrant Women, The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (NNVAWI) 20th Conference, Emory University Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia. 9-11 April 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Cheung S.T., Fong D.Y.T., Yan E.C.W. and Tang D.H., The differential effects of intimate terrorism and situational couple violence on mental health outcomes among abused Chinese women: a mixed-method study, BMC Public Health. 2015, 15(1): 314.
Tiwari A.F.Y., The use of flipped classroom in nursing education, Medical Education Conference: Medical and Healthcare Education along the Continuum, 7-8 February 2015, Hong Kong. 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., The use of “flipped classroom” to promote student learning: process and outcome, 2014 Shanghai International Summit for Nursing, 15-17 October 2014, Shanghai, China. 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Or K.L., Cheung S.T. and So M., Usability testing of a smartphone application for delivering Qigong training, 2nd BC eHealth and Innovative Technology Showcase, Vancouver, BC Canada. May 9, 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., 「健康新氣息」八段錦實踐與經驗分享, 2014.
Tiwari A.F.Y., 照料中風複康者的壓力及老人受虐的風險, 國際老年護理高峰論壇, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College, 15-18 April 2015,Wuhan. 2015.
Tiwari A.F.Y., 與家庭同行「完美新爸爸」﹑「完美新爸爸新媽媽」﹑「栽種和諧」健康家庭互助網絡計劃介紹, 2014.
Wang X.M.A., Walitt B., Saligan L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung C.W. and Zhang Z., Chemobrain: a critical review and causal hypothesis of link between cytokines and epigenetic reprogramming associated with chemotherapy, Cytokine. 2015, 72(1): 86-96.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T., Choi W.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L. and Logan T.K., Problem-Focused Coping Mediates the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Mental Health Among Chinese Women, Psychology of Violence. 2015.
Yan E.C.W., Chan E.K.L. and Tiwari A.F.Y., A systematic review of prevalence and risk factors for elder abuse in Asia, Trauma Violence Abuse. 2015, 16(2): 199-219.
Yan E.C.W., Cheng S.T., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Chu L.W., Family Caregiving for Older Persons with Dementia: Caregiver Sense of Entrapment and its association with Potentially Harmful Behaviors. , International Alzheimer's Disease Conference. 2015.
Yan E.C.W., Cheng S., Kwok T., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Chu L.W., The implications of aggressive and non-aggressive symptoms of dementia on caregiver burden and potentially harmful behaviours, Gerontological Society of American - Sino 2015 Conference. 2015.


Researcher : WAN YY

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Cheung K.M.C., Wong Y.W., WAN Y.Y., Lee C.F., Lam T.P., Cheng J.C., Ng B.K. and Luk K.D.K., A population-based cohort study of 394,401 children followed for 10 years exhibits sustained effectiveness of scoliosis screening, Spine Journal. 2015, 15(5): 825-833.


Researcher : WONG WY

List of Research Outputs

WONG W.Y. and Tarrant A.M., Influenza-like illness among Hong Kong Chinese pregnant women, The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2015, 28: 116–119.


Researcher : WONG CHEUNG KL

List of Research Outputs

Tarrant A.M., Lok Y.W.K., Fong D.Y.T., Lee I.L., Sham A., Wu K.M., BAI L., WONG CHEUNG K.L., Wong E.M. and Dodgson J.E., Effect of a hospital policy of not accepting free infant formula on in-hospital formula supplementation rates and breast-feeding duration, Public Health Nutrition. 2015, 27: 1-11.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Lee L.Y.I., Sing C.H.U. and Tarrant A.M., Antenatal education to increase exclusive breastfeeding: A randomized controlled trial, Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2014, 124: 961-968.
WONG CHEUNG K.L., Tarrant A.M. and Lok Y.W.K., Group versus Individual Professional Antenatal Breastfeeding Education for Extending Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: A Systematic Review, Journal of Human Lactation. 2015.


Researcher : Wan SF

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wan S.F., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Feasibility and effectiveness of a pilot outreach smoking cessation programme at smoking hotspots in Hong Kong, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities, Hong Kong. 29 October-1 November. 2014.


Researcher : Wang MP

Project Title:Provision of Service of Research Study, Recruitment and Follow-up Services of Community-based Smoke-free Campaign
Investigator(s):Wang MP
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2014


Project Title:A 3-year follow-up (2012 to 2015) study on secondhand smoke exposure and neighbourhood smoking infiltration
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Li WHC, Ho DSY
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Assessing the corporate environment in promoting tobacco control and evaluation of a smoking cessation programme in workplaces in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Smoking Cessation Program in Workplace (SCPW)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Research Project on Smoking Cessation Program for Women in the Workplace
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Chen J, Li WHC
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Smoking Cessation Program for Women in the Workplace
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health; E-cigarette use was associated with the intention to smoke in Chinese adolescents/Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wang MP
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Building capacity and promoting smoking cessation in the community via “Quit to Win” Contest 2015: a randomized controlled trial on brief intervention (AWARD model) and active referral to smoking cessation services
Investigator(s):Wang MP, Lam TH, Li WHC, Suen YN, Cheung YTD
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health - General Award
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

AU W.M., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Tin S.P.P., HUANG R. and Lam T.H., Correlates of pro-drinking practices in drinking parents of adolescents in Hong Kong, PLoS One. 2015, 10(3): e0119554.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Family smoking, home smoking ban and morning and heavier smoking in adolescent smokers (abstract & poster presentation), The 2014 East-West Alliance Global Symposia, 27-28 October 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, EWA, 2014.
CHEN J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Home Smoking Ban, Family Smoking and Quit Attempts in Hong Kong Adolescent Smokers (Abstract & oral presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 20 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2014.
Chen J., Wang M.P., McGhee S., Kwong A., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Awareness and perceived harmfulness of e-cigarettes and their associations with smokers: intention to quit in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chen J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Positive reactions to third-hand smoke exposure are associated with smoking susceptibility among young children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Chen J., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Unacceptability and embarrassment towards parental smoking in Hong Kong adolescents (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Exposure To Drinkers At Home And The Intention To Drink In Hong Kong Adolescent Never And Ever Drinkers (abstract & Poster Presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 20 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2014.
HUANG R., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Perceived drinking prevalence in adolescents, parents, teachers and doctors, and its association with adolescent drinking and intention to drink (abstract & poster presentation), The 2014 East-West Alliance Global Symposia, 27-28 October 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, EWA, 2014.
Ho D.S.Y., HUANG R., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., A School-based Survey on Adolescent Alcohol Drinking in Hong Kong, Health Research Symposium 2014, 15 November 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Food and Health Bureau, 2014.
Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., E-cigarette use, nicotine addiction and intention to quit among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Ho D.S.Y., CHEN J., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Parental Smoking Modifies The Association Between Home Smoking Ban And Adolescent Smoking (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Reasons For Not Quitting And Its Association With Smoking Cessation Service Use In Hong Kong Adolescent Current Smokers (Abstract & Poster Presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 20 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2014.
Ho L.M., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Changes in individual weight status based on body mass index and waist circumference in Hong Kong Chinese, PLoS One. 2015, 10(3): e0119827.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T. and Lam T.H., Electronic Cigarette Use Among Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study In Hong Kong (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Jiang N., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Leung L.T. and Lam T.H., Intention To Quit Smoking And Quit Attempts Among Adolescent Smokers: A Cross-sectional Study In Hong Kong (Abstract & Poster Presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 20 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2014.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S. and Lam T.H., Aided smoking cessation and its association with smoking urge in the morning and smoking intention in Hong Kong adolescent ex-smokers (abstract & poster presentation), The 2014 East-West Alliance Global Symposia, 27-28 October 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, EWA, 2014.
LEUNG L.T., Ho D.S.Y., AU W.M., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Parental pro-smoking practices and smoking susceptibility among children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Leung L.T. and Ho D.S.Y., E-cigarette use was associated with respiratory symptoms among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong (abstract & oral presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Lam T.H., Chen J., Wang M.P., Wang X., Soong S.S., Wan N.T.A. and Chan S.S.C., Second-hand smoke exposure and health-related quality of life in never smokers: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Family project (abstract & oral presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Leung L.T., Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y. and Lam T.H., Low-price Cigarette Purchase And Nicotine Dependence In Hong Kong Adolescent Smokers (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Leung L.T., Ho D.S.Y., AU W.M., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Parental Anti-smoking And Pro-smoking Communications And Smoking Susceptibility In Hong Kong Children (Abstract & Poster Presentation), Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, 20 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, HKCCM, 2014.
Li W.H.C., Chan S.S.C., Wang M.P. and Lam T.H., Helping cancer patients quit smoking by increasing their risk perception: A study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial, BMC Cancer. 2015, 15: 490.
MAI Z., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo C.M.M. and Lam T.H., Quitting smoking and mortality: risk of all-cause mortality decreased sharply in 5-9 years after quitting smoking among Chinese (abstract & poster presentation), The 2014 East-West Alliance Global Symposia, 27-28 October 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, EWA, 2014.
WANG Y., Ho D.S.Y., Wang M.P., Lo W.S., Lai H.K. and Lam T.H., Hong Kong Chinese adolescents' self-reported smoking and perceptions of parenting styles, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2015, 22(2): 268-75.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., LEUNG L.T. and Lam T.H., E-cigarette use was associated with the intention to smoke in Chinese adolescents (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wang M.P., Ho D.S.Y., Leung L.T. and Lam T.H., Electronic cigarette use and its association with smoking in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents, Addictive Behaviors. 2015.
Wang M.P., Wang X., Lam T.H., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Ex-smokers are happier than current smokers among Chinese adults in Hong Kong, Addiction. 2014, 109(7): 1165-1171.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Lau O.S. and Chan S.S., Promoting workplace smokefree policy and smoking cessation in Hong Kong (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Lau O.S. and Chan S.S.C., Promoting workplace smokefree policy and smoking cessation in Hong Kong, The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong, 2-3 September. 2014.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Koh D. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wang X., Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Viswanath K. and Chan S.S.C., Physically active adults reported higher levels of family happiness, harmony and health: findings from the Hong Kong Family and Health Information and Trends Survey (FHinTs) under FAMILY: A Jockey Club Initiative for a Harmonious Society Project, 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for the Healthy Cities, Hong Kong, 29 October–1 November. 2014.
Wong Y.M.B., Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Chan S.S.C. and Quee K.S., Avoidance practices in smoking households and children’s salivary cotinine level (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.


Researcher : Wang XMA

List of Research Outputs

Wang X.M.A., Walitt B., Saligan L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Cheung C.W. and Zhang Z., Chemobrain: a critical review and causal hypothesis of link between cytokines and epigenetic reprogramming associated with chemotherapy, Cytokine. 2015, 72(1): 86-96.


Researcher : Wong CN

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Cheung Y.T.D., Leung R.Y., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., A block randomized controlled trial of a brief smoking cessation counseling and advice through short message service on participants who joined the Quit to Win Contest in Hong Kong, Health Education Research. Oxford, 2015, 30: 609-621.
Chan S.S.C., Cheung Y.T.D., Wong C.N., Lam O.B.C., Leung D., Lau L., Lai V. and Lam T.H., Predictors of intention to quit at participation and six-month abstinence in the participants of Hong Kong Quit-to-Win Contest (2009-2013) (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Depressive Symptoms Delayed Quit Attempts and Shortened Abstinence in Young Smokers of the Hong Kong Youth Quitline, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2015.
Wong Y.M.B., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.


Researcher : Wong DTW

List of Research Outputs

Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.


Researcher : Wong JYH

Project Title:Cognitive Impairment in Abused Women after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Exploratory fMRI Study
Investigator(s):Wong JYH, Tiwari AFY, Fong DYT, Lai V, Ng LH, Choi WM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Impact of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Cognitive Functioning in Abused Women: A Longitudinal Study
Investigator(s):Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Health status and health needs: A comparison of female emerging adults in lesbians, bisexual and heterosexual dating relationships
Investigator(s):Wong JYH, Fong DYT, Choi WM
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Dating C.A.F.E - Ambassador Program to Reduce Dating Violence
Investigator(s):Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Federal Assistance Award
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:73rd Annual Scientific Meeting: From Cells to Community and Back; Anxiety, but not depression, mediates stress and somatic symptoms in Chinese/Problematic Mobile Phone Use and Psychosomatic Symptoms: Does Five-Factor Model of Personality Traits matter?
Investigator(s):Wong JYH
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:03/2015


Project Title:Socioeconomic Status and Cardiovascular Risks in Middle-Aged Chinese Adults in General Population
Investigator(s):Wong JYH, Fong DYT
Department:School of Nursing
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chau T.K., Fong D.Y.T., Chan S.S.C., Wong J.Y.H., Li W.H.C., Tan K.C.B., Leung A.Y.M., Wong D.T.W., Leung D.Y.P. and Lam T.H., Misconceptions about smoking in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative analysis (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Fong S.M., Wong J.Y.H., Chung L.M.Y., Yam T.T.T., Chung J.W.Y., Lee Y.M., Chow L.P.Y., Luk W.S. and Ng S.S.M., Changes in heart-rate variability of survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer during Tai Chi Qigong practice, Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2015, 27: 1577-1579.
Fong S.M., Wong J.Y.H., Chung J.W.Y., Lee Y.M., Luk W.S. and Ng S.S.M., Variations in heart-rate variability in older survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer during tai chi qigong exercise, Tenth International Symposium on Healthy Aging “A Decade of Positive Aging”. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Choi W.M. and Kam C.W., An Exploratory Study to Understand Help-seeking Behaviors of Abused South Asian Ethnic Minority Women, GSTF Digital Library. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H. and Fong D.Y.T., Anxiety mediates the impact of stress on psychosomatic symptoms in Chinese, Psychology, Health & Medicine. 2014, 20 (4): 457-68.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T. and Chan K.K.W., Anxiety, but not depression, mediates stress and somatic symptoms in Chinese, 2015 American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Meeting, March 18-21 in Savannah, Georgia.. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Best Research Paper, World Nursing Conference 2015, 29-30 June 2015, Singapore. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Chan C.K.Y. and Amar A.F., Empirically-Based Bystander Education Programmes to Prevent Dating Violence in University Students: Lessons from U.S. and Hong Kong Experience, The 25th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, July 24-28, Hong Kong. . 2014.
Wong J.Y.H., Head Injuries of Women in Abusive Relationships: What Do We Know, Where Do We Go?, Symposium When Trust, Safety and Intimacy Rapture: Moving on from Relational Trauma & Crisis. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T., Choi W.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L. and Logan T.K., Problem-Focused Coping Mediates the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Mental Health Among Chinese Women, Psychology of Violence. 2015.
Wong J.Y.H., Reviewer, Quality of Life Research . 2015.


Researcher : Wong YMB

List of Research Outputs

Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Lau O.S. and Chan S.S., Promoting workplace smokefree policy and smoking cessation in Hong Kong (abstract), The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, 2-3 September 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, COSH, 2014.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Lau O.S. and Chan S.S.C., Promoting workplace smokefree policy and smoking cessation in Hong Kong, The 7th Cross-Strait Conference on Tobacco Control, Hong Kong, 2-3 September. 2014.
Wang M.P., Lam T.H., Wong Y.M.B., Koh D. and Chan S.S.C., Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wong Y.M.B., Lam T.H., Wang M.P., Chan S.S.C. and Quee K.S., Avoidance practices in smoking households and children’s salivary cotinine level (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.
Wong Y.M.B., Li W.H.C., Lam O.B.C., Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? (abstract & poster presentation), 16th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 17-21 March. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015.


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