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  1. Article ; Online: Physical activity, exercise habits and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

    Hu, Huagang / Chau, Pui Hing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang

    Journal of nephrology

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Although exercise has the potential to yield numerous benefits for maintenance hemodialysis patients, the relationship between physical activity, exercise habits, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has not been thoroughly ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although exercise has the potential to yield numerous benefits for maintenance hemodialysis patients, the relationship between physical activity, exercise habits, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to characterize the physical activity, exercise habits, and HRQOL of maintenance hemodialysis patients while examining the associations between these factors.
    Methods: A convenience sampling was used to recruit 827 patients from 74 dialysis units in China. The structured questionnaire included sociodemographics, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, exercise habits, and the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form 1.3. An independent samples t-test, multivariable logistic regression analysis, and multivariable linear regression analysis were used.
    Results: The physical activity levels of 69% of participants were found to be below the recommendation of the World Health Organization. Despite 62.4% of participants reporting regular exercise, 73.8% reported light exercise intensity, and 92.6% engaged in walking or jogging. Participants' HRQOL was higher in the low-intensity exercise group compared with the moderate-to-hard-intensity exercise group. Moderate-to-high physical activity was associated with better HRQOL in 13 of the 19 domains and regular exercise was linked to higher HRQOL in four of the 19 domains.
    Conclusions: This study identified a low level of physical activity, light exercise intensity, and walking as the primary exercise type among the participants. A significant correlation was found between higher physical activity levels, regular exercise, and better HRQOL for maintenance hemodialysis patients. It is advisable to implement strategies to enhance physical activity levels and design exercise programs for maintenance hemodialysis patients based on their real-world physical activity levels and exercise habits.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1093991-x
    ISSN 1724-6059 ; 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    ISSN (online) 1724-6059
    ISSN 1120-3625 ; 1121-8428
    DOI 10.1007/s40620-024-01935-6
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  2. Article ; Online: The Consequences of Unmet Needs for Assistance With Daily Life Activities Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

    Huang, Jing / Qian, Xingxing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang / Chau, Pui Hing

    Medical care research and review : MCRR

    2024  , Page(s) 10775587241233798

    Abstract: Many older adults are experiencing unmet needs for assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Such unmet needs might threaten their physical and psychosocial well-being. We conducted a ... ...

    Abstract Many older adults are experiencing unmet needs for assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Such unmet needs might threaten their physical and psychosocial well-being. We conducted a systematic review to provide a comprehensive picture of the health consequences of unmet ADL/IADL needs among older adults. Twenty-eight published articles were included for qualitative synthesis. We found that unmet ADL/IADL needs were consistently associated with higher health care utilization (e.g., hospitalization, medical spending) and adverse psychosocial consequences (e.g., anxiety, depression), while the findings of falls and mortality remain inconsistent. More studies are needed to draw firm conclusions and to allow for quantitative synthesis. This review advocates for more coordinated and comprehensive long-term care services for older adults. Future studies should explore how the adverse health outcomes identified in this review can be prevented or improved by adequately meeting older adults' needs for assistance.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1232314-7
    ISSN 1552-6801 ; 1077-5587
    ISSN (online) 1552-6801
    ISSN 1077-5587
    DOI 10.1177/10775587241233798
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  3. Article ; Online: Quality of Life and Mental Health of Chinese Sexual and Gender Minority Women and Cisgender Heterosexual Women: Cross-sectional Survey and Mediation Analysis.

    Wu, Chanchan / Chau, Pui Hing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang

    JMIR public health and surveillance

    2023  Volume 9, Page(s) e42203

    Abstract: Background: Health-related research on sexual minority populations in China is lacking, and research on sexual and gender minority women (SGMW, including transgender women and persons of other gender identities assigned female at birth of all sexual ... ...

    Abstract Background: Health-related research on sexual minority populations in China is lacking, and research on sexual and gender minority women (SGMW, including transgender women and persons of other gender identities assigned female at birth of all sexual orientations, and cisgender women with nonheterosexual orientations) is even less. Currently, there are limited surveys related to mental health in Chinese SGMW, but there are no studies on their quality of life (QOL), no studies comparing the QOL of SGMW with that of cisgender heterosexual women (CHW), and no studies on the relationship between sexual identity and the QOL as well as associated mental health variables.
    Objective: This study aims to evaluate the QOL and mental health in a diverse sample of Chinese women and make comparisons between SGMW and CHW and then investigate the relationship between sexual identity and the QOL through the role of mental health.
    Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from July to September 2021. All participants completed a structured questionnaire containing the World Health Organization Quality of Life-abbreviated short version (WHOQOL-BREF), the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES).
    Results: In total, 509 women aged 18-56 years were recruited, including 250 (49.1%) CHW and 259 (50.9%) SGMW. Independent t tests showed that the SGMW reported significantly lower levels of QOL, higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, and lower self-esteem than the CHW. Pearson correlations showed that every domain and the overall QOL were positively associated with mental health variables, with moderate-to-strong correlations (r range 0.42-0.75, P<.001). Multiple linear regressions found that participants belonging to the SGMW group, current smokers, and women with no steady partner were associated with a worse overall QOL. The mediation analysis found that depression, anxiety, and self-esteem significantly completely mediated the relationship between sexual identity and physical, social, and environment domains of the QOL, while the relationship between sexual identity and the overall QOL and psychological QOL was partially mediated by depression and self-esteem.
    Conclusions: The SGMW had poorer levels of QOL and a worse mental health status than the CHW. The study findings affirm the importance of assessing mental health and highlight the need to design targeted health improvement programs for the SGMW population, who may be at higher risk of a poor QOL and mental health.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; East Asian People ; Heterosexuality ; Mediation Analysis ; Mental Health ; Quality of Life ; Sexual and Gender Minorities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-22
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2369-2960
    ISSN (online) 2369-2960
    DOI 10.2196/42203
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  4. Article ; Online: Validation of the adapted female sexual function index among Chinese cisgender heterosexual women and sexual and gender minority women.

    Wu, Chanchan / Chau, Pui Hing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang

    The journal of sexual medicine

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 6, Page(s) 878–887

    Abstract: Background: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) remains the most widely used scale for assessing female sexual function. However, while an adapted version of the FSFI has been proven to be suitable for Western sexual minority women, it has yet to be ...

    Abstract Background: The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) remains the most widely used scale for assessing female sexual function. However, while an adapted version of the FSFI has been proven to be suitable for Western sexual minority women, it has yet to be used in China.
    Aim: This study aimed to validate the Mandarin Chinese version of the adapted FSFI among Chinese cisgender heterosexual women and sexual and gender minority women, and evaluate its psychometric properties.
    Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. The modified scoring method related to zero responses was examined, and structural validity, internal consistency, internal reliability, convergent validity, and known-group validity were evaluated.
    Outcomes: The primary measure was the adapted FSFI, and the Positive Sexuality Scale and the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form were used to test convergent validity.
    Results: A total of 431 Chinese adult women were recruited, including 193 cisgender heterosexual women and 238 sexual and gender minority women. Confirmatory factor analysis using the original scores supported the original 6-factor model. Using both Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω, the results showed that the values of the total scale and 6 subscales were in the 0.76 to 0.98 and 0.83 to 0.98 ranges, respectively, indicating satisfactory reliability. Moderate-to-strong correlations among the total FSFI scores and positive sexuality and sexual satisfaction were found (r = 0.32-0.71), supporting good convergent validity.
    Clinical implications: The adapted FSFI facilitates the use of more inclusive language in the clinical setting, allowing for a more comprehensive and unbiased assessment of sexual function in all women.
    Strengths and limitations: This study recruited both cisgender women of varied sexual orientations and gender minorities who were assigned female at birth, demonstrating that the adapted FSFI could be suitably applied to sexual minority populations. However, from a fully inclusive perspective of sex and gender, there is no research on how to accurately evaluate transgender women with female external genitalia or appropriately assess those with a female reproductive system but who do not self-identify as female. Therefore, more in-depth research is needed to further revise the FSFI for better use in the wider female population.
    Conclusion: This Chinese version of the adapted FSFI has good psychometric properties and is a reliable and valid instrument to assess female sexual function. Furthermore, the modified scoring method could be an effective alternative among samples of sexually inactive women.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Infant, Newborn ; Female ; Humans ; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological ; Heterosexuality ; Reproducibility of Results ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Language ; Psychometrics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2251959-2
    ISSN 1743-6109 ; 1743-6095
    ISSN (online) 1743-6109
    ISSN 1743-6095
    DOI 10.1093/jsxmed/qdad052
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  5. Article ; Online: The Holistic Health Status of Chinese Homosexual and Bisexual Adults: A Scoping Review.

    Wu, Chanchan / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang / Chau, Pui Hing

    Frontiers in public health

    2021  Volume 9, Page(s) 710575

    Abstract: Background: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Bisexuality ; China/epidemiology ; Female ; Holistic Health ; Homosexuality, Male ; Humans ; Male ; Sexual and Gender Minorities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2021.710575
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  6. Article ; Online: Reproductive concerns among young adult women with breast cancer: a systematic review protocol.

    Hu, Li / Xu, Binbin / Chau, Pui Hing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang

    BMJ open

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 7, Page(s) e071160

    Abstract: Introduction: Reproductive concerns refer to worries about impaired or lost reproductive ability due to disease or/and treatment. Many young female patients with breast cancer experience reproductive concerns because they still desire to have children ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Reproductive concerns refer to worries about impaired or lost reproductive ability due to disease or/and treatment. Many young female patients with breast cancer experience reproductive concerns because they still desire to have children at the time of diagnosis. Reproductive concerns can impact patients' treatment decision-making as well as their psychological health and quality of life. Understanding the situation, contributing factors and health-related consequences of reproductive concerns among patients with breast cancer is essential to minimise their impacts.
    Methods and analysis: A systematic review will be conducted. We will search five English databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and APA PsycInfo) and four Chinese databases (Wang Fang database, VIP, CBM and CNKI) for pertinent studies. Other relevant studies will be identified from the reference lists of included studies. Two reviewers will independently perform study selection, data extraction and quality appraisal. Any discrepancies between the two reviewers will be resolved through consultation and discussion with the senior reviewer. A formal narrative synthesis will be performed to summarise the findings of individual studies. This review aims to improve understanding of the level of reproductive concerns, factors associated with reproductive concerns and health-related consequences of reproductive concerns among patients with breast cancer. The findings can contribute to the development of tailored interventions to alleviate reproductive concerns of patients with breast cancer, enhancing their psychological health and quality of life.
    Ethics and dissemination: Ethical approval is not required for this review, as it will be based on published studies. The findings will be disseminated by publishing in a journal.
    Prospero registration number: CRD42022375247.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Female ; Young Adult ; Quality of Life ; Breast Neoplasms/therapy ; Reproduction ; Anxiety ; Research Design ; Systematic Reviews as Topic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071160
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  7. Article: Adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form in a sample of Chinese women.

    Wu, Chanchan / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang / Chau, Pui Hing / Štulhofer, Aleksandar

    Sexual medicine

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 6, Page(s) qfad065

    Abstract: Background: Existing research on sexual satisfaction has been carried out primarily in Western samples, lacking insights from less sexually permissive cultures such as China, particularly in the case of heterosexual and sexual minority women.: Aim: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Existing research on sexual satisfaction has been carried out primarily in Western samples, lacking insights from less sexually permissive cultures such as China, particularly in the case of heterosexual and sexual minority women.
    Aim: This study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form (NSSS-S) in a sample of Chinese women with diverse sexual identities.
    Methods: The standard forward-backward translation procedure and cognitive debriefing were conducted to translate the NSSS-S into Mandarin Chinese (NSSS-SC). The psychometric properties of the NSSS-SC were assessed in this cross-sectional survey.
    Outcomes: The primary outcome measure was the NSSS-S. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-Abbreviated Form, the Positive Sexuality Scale, the Female Sexual Function Index, and a single-item measure of sexual satisfaction were used to test the measure's validity.
    Results: A total of 336 Chinese women were recruited, with an average age of 26.82 years (SD, 6.03; range, 18-56). The 1-dimensional model had a good fit to the data and was invariant across 2 sexual identity groups (cisgender heterosexual and sexual minority women) and age. The NSSS-SC had good reliability; no significant floor and ceiling effects were observed. We found moderate to strong correlations between the NSSS-SC scores and the sexual satisfaction, sexual function, positive sexuality, and quality-of-life indicators. On average, cisgender heterosexual women were characterized by higher sexual satisfaction scores when compared with sexual minority women.
    Clinical translation: The NSSS-SC can be used as a reliable and culturally appropriate measure of sexual satisfaction in women of different ages and sexual identities, which could be used in future sex-related surveys.
    Strengths and limitations: This study is the first to translate the NSSS-S into Chinese and validate the NSSS-SC in a sample of Chinese women with varied sexual identities. However, this study recruited only female participants; future studies should also validate the NSSS-SC in Chinese men.
    Conclusion: The NSSS-SC is linguistically equivalent to the original scale and has solid psychometric properties, which can be used to assess sexual satisfaction levels in diverse samples of Chinese women.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2734882-9
    ISSN 2050-1161
    ISSN 2050-1161
    DOI 10.1093/sexmed/qfad065
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  8. Article ; Online: The impact of unmet needs for assistance with activities of daily living on the self-rated health and life satisfaction of Chinese community-dwelling older adults.

    Huang, Jing / Choi, Edmond Pui Hang / Chau, Pui Hing

    Aging & mental health

    2022  Volume 27, Issue 4, Page(s) 803–810

    Abstract: Objectives: This study examined the associations of change in unmet needs for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with the self-rated health and life satisfaction of community-dwelling Chinese older adults.: Methods: Using national ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study examined the associations of change in unmet needs for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with the self-rated health and life satisfaction of community-dwelling Chinese older adults.
    Methods: Using national longitudinal data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study, we examined the associations of change in unmet ADL needs with self-rated health and life satisfaction from baseline (T1) to a 3-year follow-up (T2) among 1,914 ADL-limited older adults. Change in unmet ADL needs was categorized into 'Persistently Unmet,' 'Unmet at T1 Only,' 'Unmet at T2 Only,' and 'Never Unmet.' Self-rated health and life satisfaction were rated by 5-point Likert scales. Linear mixed models were performed to examine the associations, controlling for sociodemographics, health conditions, and social support.
    Results: Older adults whose ADL needs were 'Persistently Unmet,' 'Unmet at T2 Only,' or 'Never Unmet,' showed a significant decline in self-rated health, but those whose ADL needs were 'Unmet at T1 Only' exhibited a significant rise at follow-up. While life satisfaction was stable among older adults with 'Persistently Unmet' or 'Never Unmet' ADL needs, it significantly decreased among those with 'Unmet at T2 Only' ADL needs and increased among those with 'Unmet at T1 Only' ADL needs.
    Conclusion: Unmet needs may play an even more significant role in negatively impacting life satisfaction than the ADL limitation itself. Unmet ADL needs' effects on self-rated health and life satisfaction appeared to be short-term rather than long-term. Thus, it is never too late to adequately meet older adults' ADL needs.
    Supplemental data for this article is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2022.2045563.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; Activities of Daily Living ; East Asian People ; Health Services Needs and Demand ; Health Status ; Personal Satisfaction
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1474804-6
    ISSN 1364-6915 ; 1360-7863
    ISSN (online) 1364-6915
    ISSN 1360-7863
    DOI 10.1080/13607863.2022.2045563
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  9. Article ; Online: Chatting or cheating? The impacts of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence language models on nurse education.

    Choi, Edmond Pui Hang / Lee, Jung Jae / Ho, Mu-Hsing / Kwok, Jojo Yan Yan / Lok, Kris Yuet Wan

    Nurse education today

    2023  Volume 125, Page(s) 105796

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Artificial Intelligence ; Educational Status ; Language ; Education, Nursing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-15
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1062570-7
    ISSN 1532-2793 ; 0260-6917
    ISSN (online) 1532-2793
    ISSN 0260-6917
    DOI 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105796
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  10. Article ; Online: A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Acceptability of Using a Smart Pillbox to Enhance Medication Adherence Among Primary Care Patients.

    Choi, Edmond Pui Hang

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2019  Volume 16, Issue 20

    Abstract: Smart pillboxes that remind patients to take medication may help avoid unintended non-adherence to medication regimens. To better understand the implementation potential of smart pillboxes among patients with chronic diseases, this study aimed to explore ...

    Abstract Smart pillboxes that remind patients to take medication may help avoid unintended non-adherence to medication regimens. To better understand the implementation potential of smart pillboxes among patients with chronic diseases, this study aimed to explore patients' acceptability to use such devices and its associated factors. Five-hundred primary care patients aged 40 years or older were randomly recruited from a government-funded primary care clinic in Hong Kong. Patients were asked (i) if they needed to take medication daily, (ii) how many daily oral medications they needed to take on average, (iii) if they had ever missed a dose by accident, and (iv) if they were willing to use a smart pillbox for free to remind them to take medication. Out of the 344 participants included in the analysis who needed to take daily oral medication, 49.1% reported having previously missed a dose by accident, and 70.6% were willing to use a smart pillbox for free. A multiple logistic regression model found that male patients (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 0.59) and patients with hypertension (aOR: 0.56) were less likely to have previously missed a dose by accident. Patients who needed to take a greater number of daily medications (aOR: 1.16), who had previously missed a dose by accident (aOR: 2.44), with heart disease (aOR: 3.67) and with a high monthly income (aOR: 2.30) were more willing to use a smart pillbox, while older patients (aOR: 0.95) were less willing to do so. Primary care patients who reported missing a dose by accident were 2.4 times as likely to want to use a smart pillbox while those with heart disease were almost 4 times as likely to want to use a smart pillbox. Further studies such as those evaluating the willingness to pay for smart pillboxes and randomised control trials to evaluate the effectiveness of smart pillboxes in enhancing medication adherence should be conducted to provide more evidence about the implementation potential of such devices.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Chronic Disease ; Drug Monitoring/instrumentation ; Female ; Hong Kong ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Medication Adherence ; Middle Aged ; Odds Ratio ; Pilot Projects ; Primary Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph16203964
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