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View article: Examining the social mechanism linking excessive video gaming and depressive symptoms among adolescents: interplay of friend support and parenting quality
Examining the social mechanism linking excessive video gaming and depressive symptoms among adolescents: interplay of friend support and parenting quality Open
Background Some adolescents can achieve academic success and maintain well-being despite their engagement in video gaming. Social factors may play a role in their vulnerability to mental health problems. Aims This study examined the role o…
View article: Correction: Vitamin D status and its determinants among Chinese infants and toddlers in Hong Kong
Correction: Vitamin D status and its determinants among Chinese infants and toddlers in Hong Kong Open
View article: Promoting prosocial behavior and well-being in adolescents through a gamified virtual reality intervention: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Promoting prosocial behavior and well-being in adolescents through a gamified virtual reality intervention: A randomized controlled trial protocol Open
View article: Parental depression in the relationship between parental stress and child health among low-income families in Hong Kong
Parental depression in the relationship between parental stress and child health among low-income families in Hong Kong Open
Parental stress both precedes and results from child health and behavioural problems, with reciprocal short-term and long-term effects. Screening and intervention for parental depression are needed to mitigate the impacts of stress on heal…
View article: Vegetable intake is associated with lower psychological stress via increased anti-inflammatory responses in pregnant women with chronic diseases
Vegetable intake is associated with lower psychological stress via increased anti-inflammatory responses in pregnant women with chronic diseases Open
Women with chronic diseases are susceptible to inflammation and stress during pregnancy. Dietary factors such as vegetable consumption can influence the level of inflammation markers in the body, which research has shown to be associated w…
View article: Vitamin D status and its determinants among Chinese infants and toddlers in Hong Kong
Vitamin D status and its determinants among Chinese infants and toddlers in Hong Kong Open
Purpose Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is necessary for bone health as well as the regulation of mineral homeostasis. This study aims to assess the vitamin D status and its determinants among infants and toddlers in Hong Kong, two of th…
View article: Personal healthcare
Personal healthcare Open
View article: Assessing family influence on adolescent healthy eating: insights from knowledge, attitudes, and practices in a cross-sectional survey in Hong Kong
Assessing family influence on adolescent healthy eating: insights from knowledge, attitudes, and practices in a cross-sectional survey in Hong Kong Open
View article: The protective role of vitamin D in BNT162b2 vaccine-related acute myocarditis
The protective role of vitamin D in BNT162b2 vaccine-related acute myocarditis Open
Introduction Vaccine-related myocarditis is recognized as a rare but important complication, especially after mass-scale mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Knowledge regarding how to minimize the risk is limited. As NK cells can mediate acute myoc…
View article: Husband involvement in antenatal care moderates the link between vitamin D status and depressive symptoms in pregnant women
Husband involvement in antenatal care moderates the link between vitamin D status and depressive symptoms in pregnant women Open
Aims The association between a pregnant mother’s vitamin D status and depressive symptoms has yielded inconsistent results. It is possible that other factors play a role in this association, as depression can have multiple causes. Recogniz…
View article: Wearable Signals for Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents: A Feasibility Study
Wearable Signals for Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents: A Feasibility Study Open
View article: School-based eating disorder prevention programmes and their impact on adolescent mental health: systematic review
School-based eating disorder prevention programmes and their impact on adolescent mental health: systematic review Open
Background Growing evidence indicates an association between disordered eating and a range of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Aims This study aimed to explore whether reducing risk factors…
View article: Correction: Susceptibility to peer relationship problems: Does sociability play a role?
Correction: Susceptibility to peer relationship problems: Does sociability play a role? Open
View article: Early‐life family and school impacts on adolescent conduct problems: A path analysis
Early‐life family and school impacts on adolescent conduct problems: A path analysis Open
Limited research has been conducted to examine the factors during early childhood that may contribute to conduct problems in later stages of life. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between family and school environments duri…
View article: A systematic review on the applicability of cell‐free DNA level as an obesity biomarker
A systematic review on the applicability of cell‐free DNA level as an obesity biomarker Open
Summary Obesity has become a global health concern in recent decades. Utilizing biomarkers presents a promising approach to comprehensively monitor the progress of obesity and its associated health conditions. This review aims to synthesiz…
View article: Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers
Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers Open
This study aimed to establish sex- and age-specific reference values for motor performance (MP) in Hong Kong preschoolers aged 3–5 years old and examine the relationship between MP and BMI status. A cross-sectional study was conducted amon…
View article: Effect of a Mobile Game–Based Intervention to Enhance Child Safety: Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of a Mobile Game–Based Intervention to Enhance Child Safety: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Evidence supports the effectiveness of serious games in health education, but little is known about their effects on the psychosocial well-being of children in the general population. Objective This study aimed to investigate th…
View article: Longitudinal associations between child discipline methods and physical growth patterns across preschool years
Longitudinal associations between child discipline methods and physical growth patterns across preschool years Open
Objective Research has documented the associations of child maltreatment with a range of physical health problems, but little is known about the physical growth patterns of children who experience maltreatment in early childhood. This stud…
View article: Association of vitamin D‐binding protein polymorphisms and serum 25(OH)D concentration varies among Chinese healthy infants of different <scp>VDR‐FokI</scp> genotypes: A multi‐centre cross‐sectional study
Association of vitamin D‐binding protein polymorphisms and serum 25(OH)D concentration varies among Chinese healthy infants of different <span>VDR‐FokI</span> genotypes: A multi‐centre cross‐sectional study Open
Hypovitaminosis D during infancy is associated with the development of chronic diseases and poor health later in life. While the effect of environmental factors on vitamin D concentration has been extensively explored, this study aimed to …
View article: Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers
Normative values of motor performance and their relationship with BMI status in Hong Kong preschoolers Open
This study aimed to establish sex- and age-specific reference values for motor performance (MP) in Hong Kong preschoolers aged 3–5 years old and examine the relationship between MP and BMI status. A cross-sectional study was conducted amon…
View article: Natural history of infants with vitamin D deficiency in Hong Kong.
Natural history of infants with vitamin D deficiency in Hong Kong. Open
Persistent VDD is common among infants exclusively breastfeeding and those who did not receive vitamin D supplementation.
View article: Dynamics of childhood obesity in Hong Kong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic before and after the school closures: a 3-year longitudinal study
Dynamics of childhood obesity in Hong Kong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic before and after the school closures: a 3-year longitudinal study Open
Our study provides evidence on the impact of school closure and home confinement as a standard infection control measure for the prevention of COVID-19, which are likely to break the balance between incidence of and remission from childhoo…
View article: Editorial: Digital media use and mental health
Editorial: Digital media use and mental health Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychiatry, 26 July 2023Sec. Digital Mental Health Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1253846
View article: Patient enablement and health-related quality of life for patients with chronic back and knee pain: a cross-sectional study in primary care
Patient enablement and health-related quality of life for patients with chronic back and knee pain: a cross-sectional study in primary care Open
Background Chronic back and knee pain impairs health- related quality of life (HRQoL) and patient enablement can improve HRQoL. Aim To determine whether enablement was a moderator of the effect of chronic back and knee pain on HRQoL. Desig…
View article: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physical abuse and methylphenidate treatment in children
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physical abuse and methylphenidate treatment in children Open
View article: Referee report. For: Protocol for a pregnancy registry of maternal and infant outcomes in Uganda –The PREPARE Study [version 1; peer review: 3 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Protocol for a pregnancy registry of maternal and infant outcomes in Uganda –The PREPARE Study [version 1; peer review: 3 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Evidence of individual differences in the long-term social, psychological, and cognitive consequences of child maltreatment
Evidence of individual differences in the long-term social, psychological, and cognitive consequences of child maltreatment Open
View article: Age- and Sex-Specific Physical Fitness Reference and Association with Body Mass Index in Hong Kong Chinese Schoolchildren
Age- and Sex-Specific Physical Fitness Reference and Association with Body Mass Index in Hong Kong Chinese Schoolchildren Open
There is lacking a population-based study on the fitness level of Hong Kong schoolchildren, and it seems that increasing childhood obesity prevalence has shifted the classification of healthy fitness, with ‘underfit’ as normal. This cross-…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on School-Aged Children’s Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Repeated Measures Study
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on School-Aged Children’s Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Repeated Measures Study Open
Despite concerns about the negative effects of social distancing and prolonged school closures on children’s lifestyle and physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic, robust evidence is lacking on the impact of the pandemic-relate…
View article: Development and Validation of Indicators for Population Injury Surveillance in Hong Kong: Development and Usability Study
Development and Validation of Indicators for Population Injury Surveillance in Hong Kong: Development and Usability Study Open
Background Injury is an increasingly pressing global health issue. An effective surveillance system is required to monitor the trends and burden of injuries. Objective This study aimed to identify a set of valid and context-specific injury…