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Open AccessPsychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Herth Hope Index (HHI) in Chinese children with cancer
Hope plays an extremely important role in protecting childhood cancer patients from psychological distress caused by cancer. The availability of a valid and reliable instrument that can accurately assess hope ...
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Physical activity for pediatric cancer survivors: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
To collate evidence and evaluate the effects of physical activity interventions on physical activity level among pediatric cancer survivors who had completed active cancer treatment.
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Open AccessPerceptions, behaviours and attitudes towards smoking held by the male partners of Chinese pregnant women: a qualitative study
Direct associations of tobacco exposure during pregnancy with pregnancy complications and adverse birth outcomes have been proven. Previous studies suggest that expecting a child provides a valuable opportunit...
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Open AccessLow-income parents’ perceptions of the importance of a musical training programme for their children: a qualitative study
Despite clear evidence for the effectiveness of musical training in promoting psychological well-being among underprivileged children, parents’ perceptions of the importance of such training for their children...
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Open AccessAssociation of smoking behavior among Chinese expectant fathers and smoking abstinence after their partner becomes pregnant: a cross-sectional study
Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) during pregnancy can cause pregnancy complications and adverse birth outcomes. About 40% of Chinese expectant fathers are smokers and they rarely attempt to quit smoking. The...
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Open AccessPsychometric evaluation of the traditional Chinese version of the resilience Scale-14 and assessment of resilience in Hong Kong adolescents
A reliable and valid instrument that accurately measures resilience is crucial for the development of interventions to enhance the resilience of adolescents and promote their positive mental well-being. Howeve...
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Open AccessA study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of information communication technology (WhatsApp/WeChat) to deliver brief motivational interviewing (i-BMI) in promoting smoking cessation among smokers with chronic diseases
The recent development of smoking cessation interventions for smokers with chronic diseases has focused heavily on brief interventions. However, these interventions are too brief to make an impact on these smo...
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Open AccessA descriptive study of a Smoke-free Teens Programme to promote smoke-free culture in schools and the community in Hong Kong
Youth smoking continues to be a significant global public health concern. To ensure healthier lives for youths, healthcare professionals need to increase awareness among the youth of the health risks and addic...
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Open AccessFactors contributing to the psychological well-being for Hong Kong Chinese children from low-income families: a qualitative study
Despite compelling evidence demonstrating the negative impact of poverty and income disparity on children’s psychological well-being, there has been a lack of qualitative information which addresses its contri...
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Open AccessPlay interventions to reduce anxiety and negative emotions in hospitalized children
Hospitalization is a stressful and threatening experience, which can be emotionally devastating to children. Hospital play interventions have been widely used to prepare children for invasive medical procedure...
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Open AccessPsychometric properties of the Chinese version of the fatigue scale-adolescent
The availability of a valid and reliable instrument that accurately assesses the level of fatigue among adolescent cancer survivors is crucial before any appropriate interventions to reduce their fatigue can b...
