Comparing the Self-Concepts of Hong Kong Chinese Adults With Visible and Not Visible Physical Disability

2003 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing-Fai Tam ◽  
Mei Hing Chan ◽  
Hoi Wa Lam ◽  
Lai Hing Lam
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
The Self ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Chinese Adults

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SELF-CONCEPT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR HONG KONG CHINESE ADULTS WHO HAVE PHYSICAL DISABILITY

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing-Fai Tam ◽  
David Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
The Self ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Concept Model ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Development And Validation

Previous research (Tam & Watkins, 1995) provided an understanding of the self-concepts of Hong Kong Chinese adults who have physical disability. Through constructing a hierarchical multidimensional self-concept model for the disabled population, a theoretical basis was established for the development of a questionnaire to measure their self-concepts. Subsequent efforts focused on validating this instrument, the Self-Concept Questionnaire for Physically Disabled Hong Kong Chinese (SCQPD). The results provided evidence that this instrument is psychometrically sound. The scales have satisfactory internal consistency reliability and factor analysis of these scales makes conceptual sense. Some evidence for construct validity is also presented.

Long-term outcomes and predictors of chronic insomnia: A prospective study in Hong Kong Chinese adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 455-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihui Zhang ◽  
S.P. Lam ◽  
S.X. Li ◽  
M.W.M. Yu ◽  
A.M. Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Chronic Insomnia ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
A Prospective Study

Socioeconomic disadvantages over the life-course and their influence on obesity among older Hong Kong Chinese adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 1013-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary K K Chung ◽  
Francisco T T Lai ◽  
Dicken C Chan ◽  
Hung Wong ◽  
Eng-Kiong Yeoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Cumulative Risk ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Mobility Models ◽  
General Obesity ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Mobility ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Background The life-course perspective on socioeconomic inequality in health is a burgeoning field of research. Nonetheless, the three classic life-course models (i.e. sensitive period, cumulative risk and social mobility models) have rarely been simultaneously applied to studies on obesity. Therefore, this study examined the associations of socioeconomic positions (SEPs) across life stages and their associated life-course models with both general and abdominal obesity. Methods Face-to-face interviews were conducted among 1077 community-dwelling adults aged 50 or above during 2014–15 in Hong Kong. Experiences of poverty, educational attainment and deprivation of necessities represented respondents’ SEP in childhood, early adulthood and late adulthood, respectively. General and abdominal obesity were defined as body mass index ≥25 kg m−2 and waist-to-height ratio >0.5. Multivariable modified Poisson regression with a robust error variance was performed. Results Respondents with low childhood SEP tended to have reduced risk of general obesity [relative risk (RR) = 0.85; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.72–1.00], whereas those with low childhood SEP and low late-adulthood SEP tended to have increased risk of abdominal obesity (RR = 1.10; 95% CI = 1.00–1.21 and RR = 1.14; 95% CI = 1.03–1.26, respectively). Cumulative socioeconomic disadvantages showed a dose–response relationship with abdominal obesity. Also, those with upward socioeconomic mobility had lower risk of abdominal obesity, whereas those with downward socioeconomic mobility had greater risk. Conclusions Low SEP, especially in childhood, exerted contrasting effects on general and abdominal obesity among older Hong Kong Chinese adults. The three life-course models operated simultaneously in determining the risk of abdominal obesity, while support for cumulative risk and social mobility models was weak in general obesity.

Polymorphisms in the IL-4, IL-4 Receptor α Chain, TNF-α, and Lymphotoxin-α Genes and Risk of Asthma in Hong Kong Chinese Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 144 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith C.W. Mak ◽  
Fanny W.S. Ko ◽  
Chung M. Chu ◽  
Helen C.M. Leung ◽  
Henry W. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Α Chain ◽  
Lymphotoxin Α

scholarly journals Hong Kong Chinese adults’ knowledge of exercise recommendations and attitudes towards exercise

BJGP Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. bjgpopen17X100929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Man Kin Wong ◽  
Sai Yip Ronald Cheng ◽  
Tsun Kit Chu ◽  
Cheuk Nang Lee ◽  
Jun Liang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Hong Kong Chinese ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional

BackgroundPhysical inactivity is known to be one of the major risk factors for many chronic conditions.AimTo determine Hong Kong Chinese adults’ physical activity (PA) knowledge, its relationship with certain variables including sex, education, age, and its correlation with different types of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and others. The Hong Kong Chinese adults' general attitudes towards PA will also be examined.Design & settingCross-sectional study in one primary care centre.MethodA randomized sample of Chinese adults aged >18 years with anonymous self-administered questionnaires.ResultsThe mean percentage of correct responses for exercise guidelines was 62.3%, 84.5% for traditional PA, and 48.4% for lifestyle PA, respectively. Traditional PA refers to exercises which use large muscle groups. Lifestyle PAs include activities which can be done throughout the day. The total mean percentage of correct responses was 67% (knowledge score 13.4 +/– 3.34). There were no significant differences between PA knowledge and sex, education levels, age groups, and presence of chronic diseases (P>0.05), but the knowledge level for lifestyle PA was less than that of traditional PA (P<0.001). A weak correlation was found between responders’ activeness for a health benefit and the PA knowledge levels (P>0.05). Two hundred and sixy-six (93.3%) responders reported a willingness to maintain or start exercise.ConclusionThe results suggest a need for more education about the latest PA recommendations, especially lifestyle PA. The weak correlation between PA knowledge and actual behaviour showed that PA knowledge itself might not affect PA behaviour. The enhancement of the general public’s knowledge, motivation, and psychosocial support along with stage-of-change interventions and the provision of counselling skills may result in PA behaviour change, which in turn can lead to the achievement of health benefits.

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