Health disparities and inequalities: a study of migrant workers in Shenzhen, China

Internal migration has induced a profound shift on social structure across China, but the effects on health for migrants remain scarcely reported. In this study we set out to investigate the disparities in health and the potential healthcare inequalities for migrant workers in Shenzhen.published_or_final_versio

Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen

Conference Theme: Occupational Health for All: From Prevention to RehabilitationAbstract and poster presentation - Poster 4

Healthcare utilization, physical inactivity and dietary intake amongst different occupational sectors in Shenzhen

Poster Presentations: Theme 5 - Public Health and Chinese Medicine: abstract no. 5.0

Health protection for Shenzhen residents: a tale of registrants and migrants

Conference Theme: Global Public Health ChallengesPoster PresentationThe 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine (HKCCM), Hong Kong, China, 27 November 2011

Hospital accreditation and its impact on patient satisfaction with hospital-based care: a baseline survey

Abstract and Poster PresentationConference Theme: Healthcare Reforms in Comparative Health SystemsThe RACMA/HKCCM International Conference on 'Healthcare Reforms in Comparative Health Systems', Hong Kong, China, 4-6 September 2010

An expressive-arts-based life death education program for the elderly: A qualitative research

《生死之交‧長者生死教育實務分享集》整合了信義會「生死之交」長者生死教育及支援計劃的實戰經驗，以「多元藝術體驗手法」及「長者生死教育」作主線，將內容分為三大部份：I.專題文章 邀請了本地及台灣學者，從政策、生死教育概略、本地及台灣長者生死教育推行，以致如何支援面對死亡的護老家庭，作專題分享，讓同工對生死教育有不同層面的概覽。 II.「生死之交」長者體驗旅程小組 詳細分享計劃核心服務，由概念到落實推行的實戰分享，包括每節小組的執行智慧及作品分享，同工可以掌握及參考如何以藝術手法融入服務設計。此部份亦包含量化與質性研究，以實證角度去分析藝術介入手法與長者生死教育推行的成效。III.「生死之交」服務回顧 透過照片及參加者的分享，記錄計劃的點滴，花絮部份更加插二維條碼，同工可以看到參加者親身分享的片段

Health protection for Shenzhen residents: a tale of registrants and migrants

Poster Presentation: Theme 4 - Public Health & Chinese Medicine: 4.10The 16th Research Postgraduate Symposium (RPS 2011), the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 7-8 December 2011

Colorectal cancer screening behaviour and associated factors among Chinese aged 50 and above in Hong Kong - A population-based survey

Purpose: This study reports the uptake rate of colorectal cancer screening among Chinese people aged 50 or above and the identified factors associated with the likelihood of undergoing such screening. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based telephone survey was conducted in Hong Kong during the period 2 to 28 May 2007. The survey covered demographics, perceived health status and susceptibility to cancer, utilisation of complementary medicine, family history of cancer and cancer screening behaviour. Results: The survey was completed by 2004 Hong Kong Chinese residents aged 50 or older (response rate = 66.6%). The uptake rate of a fecal occult blood test and a colonoscopy was 12% and 19% respectively. Factors associated with colorectal cancer screening behaviour included: male participants, ex-smokers, with cancer or other serious disease, a family history of cancer, perceived health status fair or poor, regular visits to a doctor to look after health, and utilisation of complementary medicine. Conclusions: The uptake rate of this study population was low though an increasing trend did appear. Heath education and promotion programmes may focus on these identified factors to facilitate colorectal cancer screening in a Chinese population. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Colorectal cancer testing and associated factors among older Chinese adults

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