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View article: Experimental evaluation of mass timber composite panel connections: screw-glued, glue pressed, and SHARP metal
Experimental evaluation of mass timber composite panel connections: screw-glued, glue pressed, and SHARP metal Open
View article: Supporting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of Conflicts Comment on "Human Resources for Health in Conflict Affected Settings: A Scoping Review of Primary Peer Reviewed Publications 2016–2022"
Supporting Healthcare Workers on the Frontline of Conflicts Comment on "Human Resources for Health in Conflict Affected Settings: A Scoping Review of Primary Peer Reviewed Publications 2016–2022" Open
The rising trend of conflict-related deaths, the repeated attacks on healthcare facilities, and violations of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) seen in recent conflicts are not only worrying but also deserve our collective attention…
View article: A six-month multicomponent empowerment intervention improves urological, sexual, and psychological outcomes in prostate cancer survivors: Evidence from randomized and international implementation trials
A six-month multicomponent empowerment intervention improves urological, sexual, and psychological outcomes in prostate cancer survivors: Evidence from randomized and international implementation trials Open
View article: Roles of unmet supportive care needs, supportive cancer care service disruptions, and COVID-19–related perceptions in psychological distress among recently diagnosed breast cancer survivors in Hong Kong
Roles of unmet supportive care needs, supportive cancer care service disruptions, and COVID-19–related perceptions in psychological distress among recently diagnosed breast cancer survivors in Hong Kong Open
Half of the BCS in Hong Kong experienced substantial psychological distress during the pandemic. Survivors with higher levels of unmet SCNs in physical/daily living and psychological domains, as well as those with greater perceived severit…
View article: Clinical Response to Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab in a Patient with Vaginal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
Clinical Response to Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab in a Patient with Vaginal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report Open
Introduction: Vaginal cancer is a rare yet aggressive cancer, with unmet need for novel therapeutics. Case Presentation: In this case report, we present a patient with advanced stage, HPV-positive vaginal cancer who demonstrated clinical, …
View article: Modifiable Risk Factors Including Self-Perceived Stress for Breast Cancer in Hong Kong: A Case-Control Study of 10 757 Subject
Modifiable Risk Factors Including Self-Perceived Stress for Breast Cancer in Hong Kong: A Case-Control Study of 10 757 Subject Open
Background: In Hong Kong, breast cancer is the commonest female cancer. In addition to intrinsic risk factors that cannot be modified, other factors may be potentially modifiable. The objective of this report was to determine modifiable ri…
View article: The end, and what comes after
The end, and what comes after Open
View article: Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey
Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Many supportive cancer care (SCC) services were teledelivered during COVID-19, but what facilitates patients’ intentions to use teledelivered SCC is unknown. Objective The study aimed to use the unified theory of acceptance and …
View article: Correction: Mapping study for health emergency and disaster risk management competencies and curricula: literature review and cross-sectional survey
Correction: Mapping study for health emergency and disaster risk management competencies and curricula: literature review and cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Mapping study for health emergency and disaster risk management competencies and curricula: literature review and cross-sectional survey
Mapping study for health emergency and disaster risk management competencies and curricula: literature review and cross-sectional survey Open
View article: User perceptions of COVID-19 telemedicine testing services, disease risk, and pandemic preparedness: findings from a private clinic in Hong Kong
User perceptions of COVID-19 telemedicine testing services, disease risk, and pandemic preparedness: findings from a private clinic in Hong Kong Open
The use of telemedicine for screening and patient education can be encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong.
View article: Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)
Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Many supportive cancer care (SCC) services were teledelivered during COVID-19, but what facilitates patients’ intentions to use teledelivered SCC is unknown. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to use the unified theory of acceptance a…
View article: Evidence Mapping Survey on Professional Development Programs and Courses in Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management
Evidence Mapping Survey on Professional Development Programs and Courses in Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Open
Introduction: A prepared and well-trained workforce is essential to reducing the loss of lives from health emergencies. However, it is uncertain what should be included in the common set of core competencies for the health emergency and di…
View article: WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management
WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Open
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed and supported numerous initiatives to build capacity and awareness about health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM). These include establishing the Health EDR…
View article: The WHO Thematic Platform for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Research Network (Health EDRM RN)
The WHO Thematic Platform for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Research Network (Health EDRM RN) Open
Introduction: WHO Thematic Platform for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Research Network (Health EDRM RN) is a global expert network, launched in 2018, aiming to strengthen the scientific evidence for managing health risks as…
View article: Promoting Useful and Usable Scientific Evidence in Health Emergencies and Disaster Risk Management: The WHO Health EDRM Knowledge Hub
Promoting Useful and Usable Scientific Evidence in Health Emergencies and Disaster Risk Management: The WHO Health EDRM Knowledge Hub Open
Introduction: In order to promote useful and usable scientific evidence for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM), the World Health Organization (WHO) Health EDRM Knowledge Hub has been established as part of the WHO …
View article: A longitudinal study of COVID-19 preventive behavior fatigue in Hong Kong: a city with previous pandemic experience
A longitudinal study of COVID-19 preventive behavior fatigue in Hong Kong: a city with previous pandemic experience Open
View article: Factors affecting outdoor physical activity in extreme temperatures in a sub-tropical Chinese urban population: an exploratory telephone survey
Factors affecting outdoor physical activity in extreme temperatures in a sub-tropical Chinese urban population: an exploratory telephone survey Open
View article: Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Workforce Development Strategies: Delphi Consensus Study
Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Workforce Development Strategies: Delphi Consensus Study Open
Introduction: Health workforce development is essential for achieving the goals of an effective health system, as well as establishing national Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM). Study Objective: The objective of …
View article: The way forward to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination and revaccination coverage in a city amid a period of tranquility
The way forward to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination and revaccination coverage in a city amid a period of tranquility Open
Background Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need for both vaccination and revaccination (“boosting”). This study aims to identify factors associated with the intention to receive a booster dose of the coronavirus (COV…
View article: An eight country cross-sectional study of the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 induced quarantine and/or isolation during the pandemic
An eight country cross-sectional study of the psychosocial effects of COVID-19 induced quarantine and/or isolation during the pandemic Open
Forced quarantine and nationwide lockdowns have been a primary response by many jurisdictions in their attempt at COVID-19 elimination or containment, yet the associated mental health burden is not fully understood. Using an eight country …
View article: Health Disparity Resulting from the Effect of Built Environment on Temperature-Related Mortality in a Subtropical Urban Setting
Health Disparity Resulting from the Effect of Built Environment on Temperature-Related Mortality in a Subtropical Urban Setting Open
Whereas previous studies have assessed the overall health impact of temperature in Hong Kong, the aim of this study was to investigate whether the health impact is modified by local temperature of small geographic units, which may be relat…
View article: The effect of temperature on physical activity: an aggregated timeseries analysis of smartphone users in five major Chinese cities
The effect of temperature on physical activity: an aggregated timeseries analysis of smartphone users in five major Chinese cities Open
View article: Toward Better and Healthier Air Quality: Implementation of WHO 2021 Global Air Quality Guidelines in Asia
Toward Better and Healthier Air Quality: Implementation of WHO 2021 Global Air Quality Guidelines in Asia Open
Air pollution is estimated to contribute to approximately 7 million premature deaths, of which around 4.5 million deaths are linked to ambient (outdoor) air pollution. The deaths attributed to air pollution rank the highest in the Asian re…
View article: Individual socioeconomic status as a modifier of the association between high ambient temperature and hospital admissions: a time series study in Hong Kong, 2010–2019
Individual socioeconomic status as a modifier of the association between high ambient temperature and hospital admissions: a time series study in Hong Kong, 2010–2019 Open
View article: Spatiotemporal relationship between temperature and non-accidental mortality: Assessing effect modification by socioeconomic status
Spatiotemporal relationship between temperature and non-accidental mortality: Assessing effect modification by socioeconomic status Open
This study indicated that the daily fluctuation of mortality was associated with daily temperature, while the spatial variation of mortality within this city could be explained by the geographical distribution of green space and socioecono…
View article: Consumption of home-prepared meal at workplace as a predictor of glycated haemoglobin among people with type 2 diabetes in Hong Kong: a mixed-methods study
Consumption of home-prepared meal at workplace as a predictor of glycated haemoglobin among people with type 2 diabetes in Hong Kong: a mixed-methods study Open
View article: Challenges of Data Availability and Use in Conducting Health-EDRM Research in a Post-COVID-19 World
Challenges of Data Availability and Use in Conducting Health-EDRM Research in a Post-COVID-19 World Open
Disasters disrupt communication channels, infrastructure, and overburden health systems. This creates unique challenges to the functionality of surveillance tools, data collection systems, and information sharing platforms. The WHO Health …
View article: Efficacy and practice of facemask use in general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy and practice of facemask use in general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Disaster preparedness of emergency departments in Hong Kong
Disaster preparedness of emergency departments in Hong Kong Open