Edmond Pui Hang Choi
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View article: Effects of Digital Health Interventions to Promote Safer Sex Behaviors among Youth: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis (Preprint)
Effects of Digital Health Interventions to Promote Safer Sex Behaviors among Youth: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Youth aged 15–24 shoulder a disproportionate HIV burden, Digital health interventions (DHIs) have shown potential to promote safer sex behaviors, yet evidence on their relative effectiveness remains inconsistent. OBJECTIVE To…
View article: Brain‐Computer Interface: Bring Care Into a Future Phase? Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing in the Era of Emerging Technologies
Brain‐Computer Interface: Bring Care Into a Future Phase? Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing in the Era of Emerging Technologies Open
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale: Psychometric properties and validation among pregnant and breastfeeding persons and parents
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale: Psychometric properties and validation among pregnant and breastfeeding persons and parents Open
View article: Impact of onset age of type 2 diabetes mellitus on risk of renal complications compared to age‐matched non‐diabetic patients: Two cohort studies in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong
Impact of onset age of type 2 diabetes mellitus on risk of renal complications compared to age‐matched non‐diabetic patients: Two cohort studies in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong Open
Objective With the increasing incidence of early‐onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the significant burden of renal complications in younger patients, this study aimed to investigate the association between the age at onset of T2DM …
View article: Preferences and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV among men who have sex with men in mainland China and Hong Kong
Preferences and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV among men who have sex with men in mainland China and Hong Kong Open
Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake remains low in mainland China and Hong Kong. We examined preferences for different PrEP modalities among men who have sex with men (MSM) in mainland China and Hong Kong. Methods We conducte…
View article: Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study
Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study Open
The use of SGICs successfully matched approximately 72.65% of the study sample over a one-year period. These findings highlight the potential of SGICs as a tool for longitudinal data matching while underscoring the need for further refinem…
View article: Preferences and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV among men who have sex with men in mainland China and Hong Kong
Preferences and willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV among men who have sex with men in mainland China and Hong Kong Open
Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake remains low in mainland China and Hong Kong. We examined preferences for different PrEP modalities among men who have sex with men (MSM) in mainland China and Hong Kong. Methods We conducte…
View article: Role of introvert and extrovert personalities in perception of COVID-19’s impact, psychological state, knowledge, infection, and preparedness preferences
Role of introvert and extrovert personalities in perception of COVID-19’s impact, psychological state, knowledge, infection, and preparedness preferences Open
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the chronic disease co-care (CDCC) Pilot Scheme: a study protocol
Evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the chronic disease co-care (CDCC) Pilot Scheme: a study protocol Open
Background The Chronic Disease Co-Care (CDCC) Pilot Scheme is a government-subsidized program that aims to provide targeted copayment for the screening and management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes in the private healt…
View article: Palliative Care Need and Quality of Life Mediated by Psychological Distress in Neurologic Diseases
Palliative Care Need and Quality of Life Mediated by Psychological Distress in Neurologic Diseases Open
Given the chronic, fluctuating illness trajectory, early recognition and management of emerging palliative care needs, particularly psychospiritual distress, is crucial for enhancing health-related quality of life for patients with PNDs.
View article: Effects of Meditation and Yoga on Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Inflammation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effects of Meditation and Yoga on Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Inflammation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Introduction: Clinical guidelines recommend a holistic approach to Parkinson’s disease (PD) care, yet randomized trials examining mindfulness-based interventions in this context are scarce. This study investigated the effects of two mindfu…
View article: Individuals’ positive gains from the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study across 30 countries
Individuals’ positive gains from the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study across 30 countries Open
Globally, the identified diverse positive gains guide the domains in which health policies and practices can transform these transient benefits into enduring improvements for a healthier, more resilient society. However, variations in them…
View article: Exploring Social-Ecological Pathways From Sexual Identity to Sleep Among Chinese Women: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
Exploring Social-Ecological Pathways From Sexual Identity to Sleep Among Chinese Women: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Open
Background Women and sexual minority individuals have been found to be at higher risk for experiencing poor sleep health compared to their counterparts. However, research on the sleep health of sexual minority women (SMW) is lacking in Chi…
View article: Enhancing undergraduate health professions students’ well-being through an interprofessional lens: Perspectives of near-peer tutors
Enhancing undergraduate health professions students’ well-being through an interprofessional lens: Perspectives of near-peer tutors Open
View article: Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis
Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis Open
Online sexual experiences in adolescents are increasing but the patterns of use and associated factors remain unclear. This study investigated the latent heterogeneity of online sexual experiences in a large sample of 7901 adolescents (436…
View article: Measuring technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse: a scoping review protocol of existing measurements
Measuring technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse: a scoping review protocol of existing measurements Open
Introduction Technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA) refers to a range of behaviours in which digital technologies are used to facilitate both virtual and face-to-face sexual harm. The proliferation of smartphone usage and…
View article: Measuring Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Abuse in the Chinese Context: Development Study and Content Validity Analysis
Measuring Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Abuse in the Chinese Context: Development Study and Content Validity Analysis Open
Background Technology-facilitated sexual violence and abuse (TFSVA) encompasses a range of behaviors where digital technologies are used to enable both virtual and in-person sexual violence. Given that TFSVA is an emerging and continually …
View article: A Mobile App for Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities in Hong Kong: Design and Development Study
A Mobile App for Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities in Hong Kong: Design and Development Study Open
Background Breastfeeding is vital for the health and well-being of both mothers and infants, and it is crucial to create supportive environments that promote and maintain breastfeeding practices. Objective The objective of this paper was t…
View article: Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia
Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia Open
View article: bfGPS®: A mobile app for promoting breastfeeding-friendly communities. A design and development study (Preprint)
bfGPS®: A mobile app for promoting breastfeeding-friendly communities. A design and development study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Breastfeeding is vital for the health and well-being of both mothers and infants, and it is crucial to create supportive environments that promote and sustain breastfeeding practices. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the…
View article: Building a baby‐friendly community: Development, strategy, implementation and evaluation of a <scp>BFCI</scp> program
Building a baby‐friendly community: Development, strategy, implementation and evaluation of a <span>BFCI</span> program Open
Aim The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of the use of baby‐friendly community initiative (BFCI) model on various stakeholders in the community. Design Quasi‐experimental research design. Method The study was conducted in pub…
View article: Age-specific Multimorbidity Patterns and Burden on All-Cause Mortality and Public Direct Medical Expenditure: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Age-specific Multimorbidity Patterns and Burden on All-Cause Mortality and Public Direct Medical Expenditure: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Fear in general populations: A cross-sectional study on perceived fear of common diseases, COVID-19, life events, and environmental threats in 30 countries
Fear in general populations: A cross-sectional study on perceived fear of common diseases, COVID-19, life events, and environmental threats in 30 countries Open
Fear of family loss can improve public health messaging, highlighting the need for bereavement support and the prevention of early death-causing diseases. Addressing cancer fears is crucial to encouraging the use of preventive services. Fe…
View article: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Willingness to Sustain Pandemic-Induced Digital Work in the General Population and Moderating Effects of Screen Hours: Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Willingness to Sustain Pandemic-Induced Digital Work in the General Population and Moderating Effects of Screen Hours: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background The pandemic has accelerated digital work transformation, yet little is known about individuals’ willingness to sustain such digital modes and its associated factors. A better understanding of this willingness and its drivers is…
View article: Physical activity, exercise habits and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Physical activity, exercise habits and health-related quality of life in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study Open
View article: Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study
Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study Open
To effectively manage chronic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced interventions and optimised resource allocation toward central lifestyle factors, health outcomes, and bridge lifestyles are paramount. The key variables shared …
View article: Nurse-Led Brief Intervention for Enhancing Safe Sex Practice Among Emerging Adults in Hong Kong Using Instant Messaging: Feasibility Study
Nurse-Led Brief Intervention for Enhancing Safe Sex Practice Among Emerging Adults in Hong Kong Using Instant Messaging: Feasibility Study Open
Background The incidence of sexually transmitted infections has been increasing throughout the world. Additionally, substantial changes in emerging adults’ attitudes toward sex and the popularization of premarital sex could further affect …
View article: Association between Type 2 Diabetes Onset Age and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality: Two Cohort Studies from United Kingdom and Hong Kong
Association between Type 2 Diabetes Onset Age and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality: Two Cohort Studies from United Kingdom and Hong Kong Open
View article: Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study
Latent Heterogeneity of Online Sexual Experiences and Associations With Sexual Risk Behaviors and Behavioral Health Outcomes in Chinese Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Online sexual experiences (OSEs) are becoming increasingly common in young adults, but existing papers have reported only on specific types of OSEs and have not shown the heterogeneous nature of the repertoire of OSEs. The use p…
View article: Adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale–Short Form in a sample of Chinese women
Adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale–Short Form in a sample of Chinese women Open
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 wome…