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  1. Article ; Online: Knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers in the Greater China Region.

    Liem, A / Wang, C / Dong, C / Lam, A I F / Latkin, C A / Hall, B J

    Public health

    2021  Volume 197, Page(s) 28–35

    Abstract: Objectives: Migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable population groups during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers (IMWs) in Macao (SAR), ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable population groups during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers (IMWs) in Macao (SAR), Hong Kong (SAR), and Taiwan.
    Study design: This was a cross-sectional study.
    Methods: Data were collected through an online survey in February and March 2020 to gain information on (1) participants' sociodemographic characteristics, (2) experience and awareness regarding COVID-19 information, and (3) knowledge and understanding of COVID-19. A series of Chi-squared, t-test, and logistic regression analyses were conducted.
    Results: The survey was completed by 491 participants (92.1% female). Knowledge of COVID-19 was obtained from multiple sources, including a large proportion from online social media. However, participants who obtained information from their employer, local social networks, and migrant organisations answered a greater number of questions correctly. One-third of participants reported receiving hoax, fake news, and incorrect information and obtained information from unverified sources. Participants were most interested in information about how to cure COVID-19, and 57.8% knew that no specific drug or vaccine was currently available. Almost all participants correctly identified fever and wearing a facemask as the main COVID-19 symptom and prevention strategy, respectively. Participants with senior high school or higher education and who worked as domestic or care workers had a greater knowledge of COVID-19 than their counterparts.
    Conclusions: Public health communication strategies using multiple channels, including employers and community organisations, would help to minimise COVID-19 knowledge gaps. In addition, it is recommended that digital literacy content is added to public health campaigns.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; China ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Indonesia ; Male ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Transients and Migrants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 427333-3
    ISSN 1476-5616 ; 0033-3506
    ISSN (online) 1476-5616
    ISSN 0033-3506
    DOI 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.05.029
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  2. Article: Mindfulness mediates relations between anxiety with problematic smartphone use severity

    Hallauer, Caleb J. / Rooney, Emily A. / Billieux, Joel / Hall, Brian J. / Elhai, Jon

    Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) No

    Abstract: A growing body of literature has demonstrated relations between mood- and anxiety-related psychopathology with problematic smartphone use (PSU) symptom severity. However, there has been little empirical inquiry of potential mediators of these ... ...

    Title translation Achtsamkeit vermittelt den Zusammenhang zwischen Angst und dem Ausmaß der problematischen Smartphone-Nutzung (DeepL)
    Abstract A growing body of literature has demonstrated relations between mood- and anxiety-related psychopathology with problematic smartphone use (PSU) symptom severity. However, there has been little empirical inquiry of potential mediators of these relationships. The current study examined trait mindfulness and smartphone use expectancies as mediators of the relation between depression/anxiety and PSU severity in 352 undergraduate students. Participants completed an online survey that measured depression, anxiety, smartphone use expectancies, and PSU severity. Structural equation modeling demonstrated that trait mindfulness was inversely associated, and smartphone use expectancies were positively associated, with PSU severity. Trait mindfulness significantly mediated relations between anxiety and PSU severity. Results provide implications for understanding PSU within the context of theoretical models of PSU's development, and highlight the role of mindfulness as an emotion regulation strategy and potential treatment for PSU.
    Keywords Achtsamkeit ; Angst ; Anxiety ; College Students ; Major Depression ; Mindfulness ; Smartphone Use ; Smartphone-Nutzung ; Studierende (Bachelorstudium)
    Language English
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2393973-4
    ISSN 1802-7962
    ISSN 1802-7962
    DOI 10.5817/CP2022-1-4
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  3. Article ; Online: Worldwide prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide plan among people with schizophrenia: a meta-analysis and systematic review of epidemiological surveys.

    Bai, W / Liu, Z H / Jiang, Y Y / Zhang, Q E / Rao, W W / Cheung, T / Hall, B J / Xiang, Y T

    Translational psychiatry

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 552

    Abstract: Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with high premature mortality rates. This is a meta-analysis and systematic review of the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide plan (SP) among people with schizophrenia. PubMed, Web of Science, ... ...

    Abstract Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder with high premature mortality rates. This is a meta-analysis and systematic review of the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide plan (SP) among people with schizophrenia. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and PsycINFO were systematically searched from their respective inception to October 10, 2020. Data on prevalence of SI and/or SP were synthesized using the random effects model. Twenty-six studies covering 5079 people with schizophrenia were included for meta-analysis. The lifetime and point prevalence of SI were 34.5% (95% CI: 28.2-40.9%), and 29.9% (95% CI: 24.2-35.6%), respectively. The lifetime prevalence of SP was 44.3% and the point prevalence of SP ranged between 6.4 and 13%. Subgroup and meta-regression analyses revealed that source of patients, survey countries, and sample size were significantly associated with the point prevalence of SI, while male proportion and quality assessment scores were significantly associated with the lifetime and point prevalence of SI. Survey time and mean age were significantly associated with lifetime prevalence of SI. Both SI and SP are common in people living with schizophrenia, especially in males and inpatients. Routine screening and effective interventions for SI and SP should be implemented in this population.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Prevalence ; Schizophrenia/epidemiology ; Suicidal Ideation ; Suicide, Attempted ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2609311-X
    ISSN 2158-3188 ; 2158-3188
    ISSN (online) 2158-3188
    ISSN 2158-3188
    DOI 10.1038/s41398-021-01671-6
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  4. Article: Evaluating the implementation of a mental health app for overseas Filipino workers in Macao China

    Liem, Andrian / Pakingan, Karmia A. / Garabiles, Melissa R. / Sit, Hao Fong / Burchert, Sebastian / Lam, Agnes I. F. / Hall, Brian J.

    Frontiers in Psychiatry

    A mixed-methods study of stakeholders' perspectives

    2022  

    Abstract: Background: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is one of the largest communities of international migrant workers. They face systemic barriers to fulfilling their health needs. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened this condition and provided a context to ... ...

    Title translation Evaluierung der Implementierung einer App für psychische Gesundheit für philippinische Arbeitnehmende in Macao, China: Eine Mixed-Methods-Studie zu den Perspektiven der Beteiligten
    Abstract Background: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is one of the largest communities of international migrant workers. They face systemic barriers to fulfilling their health needs. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened this condition and provided a context to evaluate the utility of a digital mental health intervention delivered within a stepped-care model to address OFW mental health. Using an implementation science framework, this study aimed to evaluate stakeholders' perspectives on the implementation of Kumusta Kabayan, a mobile phone-based mental health app, for OFWs in Macao. Methods: A mixed-methods convergent design was used by conducting two parallel steps, including quantitative and qualitative measures. The quantitative data was collected from Filipino team members and local non-governmental organization (NGO) staff members (N = 12). The qualitative data were gathered from interviews with OFWs in Macao who used the app (N = 25; 80% females, 76% domestic workers). Results: From the online survey, the staff members of the local partner NGO and the Filipino team members strongly perceived that their organization could adapt Kumusta Kabayan to their program and generally evaluated that Kumusta Kabayan achieved its goal and was received well by OFWs. In the interviews, the OFW app users shared their experiences in using Kumusta Kabayan, which was thematically organized into six aspects of the participants' experience: (1) promotional channel and expectation; (2) when to use the app and in what language; (3) lessons learnt; (4) memorable aspects; (5) key facilitators and barriers; and (6) suggestions. Conclusion: Kumusta Kabayan was well accepted and shows potential to be integrated into the existing support services for OFWs in Macao. This app has the promise of being scaled-up for OFWs in other countries by collaborating with local and overseas stakeholders. Lessons learnt from this evaluation could also be implemented in wider digital mental health services in different settings.
    Keywords Freiwillige ; Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz ; Mental Health Programs ; Migrant Workers ; Mobile Applications ; Mobile Apps ; Mobile Gesundheitsangebote ; Mobile Health ; NGOs ; Nichtstaatliche gemeinnützige Organisationen ; Occupational Health ; Program Development ; Programmentwicklung ; Psychosoziale Gesundheitsprogramme ; Saisonarbeiterinnen und Saisonarbeiter ; Volunteers
    Language English
    Document type Article
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.836156
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  5. Article: Gaming to cope

    Yuan, Guangzhe Frank / Shi, Wei / Elhai, Jon D. / Montag, Christian / Chang, Kay / Jackson, Todd / Hall, Brian J.

    Addictive Behaviors

    Applying network analysis to understand the relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and internet gaming disorder symptoms among disaster-exposed Chinese young adults

    2022  

    Abstract: Abstract not released by publisher. ...

    Title translation Spielen zur Bewältigung: Anwendung der Netzwerkanalyse zum Verständnis der Beziehung zwischen posttraumatischen Stresssymptomen und Symptomen der Internetspielstörung bei chinesischen jungen Erwachsenen mit Katastrophenerfahrungen
    Abstract Abstract not released by publisher.
    Keywords Bewältigungsverhalten ; Comorbidity ; Coping Behavior ; Digital Gaming ; Digitales Spielen ; Emerging Adulthood ; Frühes Erwachsenenalter ; Internet Addiction ; Internetsucht ; Ko-Morbidität ; Natural Disasters ; Naturkatastrophen ; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ; Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung ; Symptome ; Symptoms
    Language English
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 197618-7
    ISSN 1873-6327 ; 0306-4603
    ISSN (online) 1873-6327
    ISSN 0306-4603
    DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107096
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  6. Article: Exploring subtypes and correlates of internet gaming disorder severity among adolescents during COVID-19 in China

    Chang, Chi Ian / Fong Sit, Hao / Chao, Tong / Chen, Chun / Shen, Jie / Cao, Bolin / Montag, Christian / Elhai, Jon D. / Hall, Brian J.

    Current Psychology

    A latent class analysis

    2023  Volume 42, Issue 23, Page(s) 19915–19926

    Abstract: The WHO recently included Gaming Disorder as a psychiatric diagnosis. Whether there are distinct groups of adolescents who differ based on severity of gaming disorder and their relationships with other mental health and addictive behavior outcomes, ... ...

    Title translation Untersuchung von Subtypen und Korrelaten des Schweregrads der Internetspielstörung unter Jugendlichen während der COVID-19 in China: Eine latente Klassenanalyse
    Abstract The WHO recently included Gaming Disorder as a psychiatric diagnosis. Whether there are distinct groups of adolescents who differ based on severity of gaming disorder and their relationships with other mental health and addictive behavior outcomes, including problematic smartphone use (PSU), remains unclear. The current study explored and identified subtypes of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) severity and estimated the association between these subtypes and other disorders. Participants completed online questionnaires assessing the severity of IGD, PSU, depression, and anxiety during COVID-19. We conducted a latent class analysis of IGD symptoms among 1,305 Chinese adolescents (mean age = 15.2; male = 58.5%) from 11 secondary schools in Macao (SAR), China. Multinomial logistic regression estimated correlates of latent class membership and PSU. A 4-class model adequately described the sample subgroups. Classes were labeled as normative gamers (30.9%), occasional gamers (42.4%), problematic gamers (22.7%), and addictive gamers (4.1%). Relative to normative gamers, PSU severity, depression, and being male were significantly higher among problematic gamers, addictive gamers, and occasional gamers. Only problematic gamers showed significant positive associations with anxiety severity compared to the other groups. The study revealed the differences in severity of gaming disorder and its association with psychopathology outcomes. Application in screening for IGD and comorbidity is discussed. (c) The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media
    Keywords Adolescent Psychopathology ; COVID-19 ; Comorbidity ; Computer Games ; Computerspiele ; Digital Gaming ; Digitales Spielen ; Internet Addiction ; Internetsucht ; Jugendlichenpsychopathologie ; Ko-Morbidität ; Nonsubstance Related Addictions ; Psychische Gesundheit von Jugendlichen ; Smartphone Use ; Smartphone-Nutzung ; Substanzungebundene Sucht ; Youth Mental Health
    Language English
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2021598-8
    ISSN 1936-4733 ; 1046-1310
    ISSN (online) 1936-4733
    ISSN 1046-1310
    DOI 10.1007/s12144-022-03133-8
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  7. Article: A feasibility study of the WHO digital mental health intervention Step-by-Step to address depression among Chinese young adults

    Sit, Hao Fong / Hong, Ieng Wai / Burchert, Sebastian / Sou, Elvo Kuai Long / Wong, Mek / Chen, Wen / Lam, Agnes Iok Fong / Hall, Brian J.

    Frontiers in Psychiatry

    2022  

    Abstract: Background: Chinese young adults experience barriers to mental health treatment, including the lack of treatment providers and stigma around treatment seeking. Evidence-based digital mental health interventions are promising and scalable alternatives to ... ...

    Title translation Eine Machbarkeitsstudie über die digitale WHO-Intervention "Step-by-Step" zur Behandlung von Depressionen bei jungen Erwachsenen in China (DeepL)
    Abstract Background: Chinese young adults experience barriers to mental health treatment, including the lack of treatment providers and stigma around treatment seeking. Evidence-based digital mental health interventions are promising and scalable alternatives to face-to-face treatment for this population, but lack rigorous evidence to support scale-up in China. Aim: The study was a feasibility study for a large-scale RCT of Step-by-Step, a behavioral activation-based, mental health intervention to address depression and anxiety symptoms in Chinese young adults. It sought to assess feasibility of recruitment and of delivery of Step-by-Step in a University setting, to assess acceptability of the intervention, and to examine potential effectiveness. Method: An uncontrolled, feasibility trial was conducted to assess the feasibility and acceptability of Chinese Step-by-Step for Chinese University students with elevated depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 scores at or above 10) in Macao, China. Data was collected at two different time points (i.e., baseline and 8-weeks after baseline), administered via questionnaires embedded in an interventional mobile application. Participation rate and dropout rate were measured. Depressive and anxiety symptom severity, well-being, and self-defined stress were assessed. Satisfaction with the program was assessed using qualitative interviews. Results: A total of 173 students were screened, 22.0% (n = 38) were eligible, and 63.2% of them (n = 24) started the intervention. The dropout rate by post-test was 45.8%. Results from completers showed that Step-by-Step was potentially effective in reducing depressive and anxiety symptom severity, and self-defined stress. Students were generally satisfied with the program, but also offered suggestions for continued improvement. Qualitative feedback was reported within the RE-AIM framework, covering recruitment, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Amendments to the program were made according to the feedback (e.g., adding notification for new session, modify the time zone). Conclusion: A minimally guided Step-by-Step protocol and the study procedure were successfully pilot tested for use for Chinese University students. The intervention was acceptable and no adverse events were reported. The results support the potential effectiveness and feasibility of a large-scale evaluation of the program.
    Keywords Angst ; Anxiety ; Digital Interventions ; Digitale Interventionen ; Major Depression ; Mental Health ; Psychische Gesundheit ; Psychotherapie ; Psychotherapy ; Symptome ; Symptoms ; Therapieerfolgskontrolle ; Treatment Effectiveness Evaluation ; Well Being ; Wohlbefinden
    Language English
    Document type Article
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.812667
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  8. Article: A protocol for a type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized controlled trial of the WHO digital mental health intervention Step-by-Step to address depression among Chinese young adults in Macao (SAR), China

    Sit, Hao Fong / Li, Gen / Chen, Wen / Long Sou, Elvo Kuai / Wong, Mek / Burchert, Sebastian / Hong, Ieng Wai / Sit, Ho Yi / Fong Lam, Agnes Iok / Hall, Brian J.

    Internet Interventions

    2022  

    Abstract: Background: Among Chinese college students, the burden of depression is considerably high, affecting up to 30 % of the population. Despite this burden, few Chinese students seek mental health treatment. In addition, depression is highly comorbid with ... ...

    Title translation Ein Protokoll für eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie des Typs 1 zur Wirksamkeitsimplementierung der digitalen WHO-Intervention "Step-by-Step" zur Behandlung von Depressionen bei jungen chinesischen Erwachsenen in Macao (SAR), China. (DeepL)
    Abstract Background: Among Chinese college students, the burden of depression is considerably high, affecting up to 30 % of the population. Despite this burden, few Chinese students seek mental health treatment. In addition, depression is highly comorbid with other mental health disorders, such as anxiety. Scalable, transdiagnostic, evidence-based interventions are needed for this population. Objective: The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a World Health Organization transdiagnostic digital mental health intervention, Step-by-Step, to reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms and improve well-being compared with enhanced care as usual and its implementation in a Chinese university community. Methods: A type 1 effectiveness-implementation two-arm, parallel, randomized controlled trial will be conducted. The two conditions are 1) the 5-session Step-by-Step program with minimal guidance by trained peer-helpers and 2) psychoeducational information on depression and anxiety and referrals to local community services. A total of 334 Chinese university students will be randomized with a 1:1 ratio to either of the two groups. Depression, anxiety, wellbeing, and client defined problems will be assessed at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 3 -month follow-up. Endline qualitative interviews and focus group discussions will be conducted to explore SbS implementation among service users, university staff, and stakeholders. Data will be analysed based on the intent-to-treat principle. Discussion: Step-by-Step is an innovative approach to address common mental health problems in populations with sufficient digital literacy. It is a promising intervention that can be embedded to scale mental health services within a university setting. It is anticipated that after successful evaluation of the program and its implementation in the type 1 hybrid design RCT study, Step-by-Step can be scaled and maintained as a low-intensity treatment in universities, and potentially extended to other populations within the Chinese community. Trial registration: ChiCTR2100050214.
    Keywords Angst ; Anxiety ; Digital Interventions ; Digitale Interventionen ; Evaluation ; Major Depression ; Mental Health ; Psychische Gesundheit ; Therapieergebnisse ; Treatment Outcomes
    Language English
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2764252-5
    ISSN 2214-7829
    ISSN 2214-7829
    DOI 10.1016/j.invent.2022.100579
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  9. Article: Ion-molecule reactions of oxygenated chemical ionization reagents with vincamine.

    Bauerle, G F / Hall, B J / Tran, N V / Brodbelt, J S

    Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry

    2013  Volume 7, Issue 3, Page(s) 250–260

    Abstract: The ion-molecule reactions of ions from acetone, dimethyl ether, 2-methoxyethanol, and vinyl methyl ether with vincamine were investigated. Reactions with dimethyl ether result in [M+13](+) and [M+45](+) products, reactions with 2-methoxyethanol produce [ ...

    Abstract The ion-molecule reactions of ions from acetone, dimethyl ether, 2-methoxyethanol, and vinyl methyl ether with vincamine were investigated. Reactions with dimethyl ether result in [M+13](+) and [M+45](+) products, reactions with 2-methoxyethanol produce [M+13](+) and [M+89](+) ions, and reactions with acetone or vinyl methyl ether ions generate predominantly [M+43](+) ions. Collision-activated dissociation and deuterium labeling experiments allowed speculation about the product structures and mechanisms of dissociation. The methylene substitution process was shown to occur at the hydroxyl oxygen and the phenyl ring of vincamine for dimethyl ether reactions, but the methylene substitution process was not favored at the hydroxyl oxygen for the 2-methoxyethanol reactions, instead favored at the 12 phenyl position. The reaction site is likely different for the 2-methoxyethanol ion due to its capability for secondary hydrogen-bonding interactions. For the [M+45](+) and [M+89](+) ions, evidence suggests that charge-remote fragmentation processes occur from these products. In general, the use of dimethyl ether ions or 2-methoxyethanol ions for ionmolecule reactions prove highly diagnostic for the characterization of vincamine; both molecular weight and structural information are obtained. Limits of detection for vincamine with dimethyl ether chemical ionization via this technique on a benchtop ion trap gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometer are in the upper parts per trillion range.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-11-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1073671-2
    ISSN 1044-0305
    ISSN 1044-0305
    DOI 10.1016/1044-0305(95)00650-8
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  10. Article: The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Research in China: Challenges and Progress

    Yang, Y. / Li, W. / Zhang, L. / Zhang, Q. / Cheung, T. / Hall, B. J. / Xiang, Y. T.

    Frontiers in Medicine

    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #808106
    Database COVID19

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