Phoenix K H Mo
Biographic Data
| ID | 314100 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Phoenix K H Mo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Phoenix K H |
| FAMILY NAME | Mo |
| SIGNATURE | MO P K H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9822-5424 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 76 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 70 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 76 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
How is family functioning associated with depressive symptoms among women living with HIV in China? Findings from a 4-year longitudinal study
Conceptualisation of critical health literacy—insights from Western and East Asian perspectives
This article describes a scoping review of components of critical health literacy (CHL) and examines how these components have been conceptualised, highlighting fundamental differences from the Western and East Asian perspectives. The review includes 23 studies, with the majority (n=19) from Western countries and only two from East Asia. Three primary components of CHL were identified: ‘information appraisal’, ‘understanding of social determinant…
The development and validation of a self-reinforcement scale for repeated blood donation
The current study aimed to develop and validate a self-reinforcement scale for repeated blood donation (SRS-RBD). In Study 1, six items were created, and the factor structure of SRS-RBD was explored among 155 Chinese student blood donors. In Study 2, SRS-RBD was validated among 164 donors. In Study 3, a total of 850 blood donors were invited to participate in an online-survey measuring SRS-RBD at baseline, and their RBD behavior was captured 6 mo…
Intention to disclose maternal HIV status to children among Chinese mothers
Findings support the importance of outcome expectations, and the need to consider the moderating role of perceived health on HIV disclosure among women living with HIV in China
Factors of Psychoactive Substance Use Behaviors and Intention Among Social Workers’ Adolescent Case-Work Clients in Hong Kong
Based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), this study investigated the factors of psychoactive substance use in terms of current use (past 30 days), lifetime use, and behavioral intention (next 12 months) in Hong Kong adolescent case-clients of social workers from July 2021 to June 2022. The prevalence of current/lifetime psychoactive substance use and behavioral intention to use psychoactive substances was 7.6%/20.9% and 8.6%, respectively. The SCT…
Outcome expectations and repeated blood donation behavior
BACKGROUND: Social cognitive theory proposes outcome expectations as an important factor in behavior change and maintenance. However, it is unknown whether and how outcome expectations interact with prosocial traits in predicting repeated blood donation (RBD) behavior. PURPOSE: The current study aimed to test the prospective association between outcome expectations and RBD behavior and the roles of altruism and re-donation intention in this assoc…
Prospective relationship between electronic health literacy and health-promoting lifestyle among Chinese older adults
Examining the roles of social media information exposure and seeking on Covid-19 vaccination through the S-O-R model
Common stressors, coping processes, and professional help-seeking of medical professionals in Hong Kong
Despite the high prevalence of perceived stress and mental health problems among medical professionals (MPs), their professional help-seeking is extremely low. This qualitative study explored MPs' stressors, stress-coping, barriers and facilitators of professional help-seeking. 10 MPs (30% male, Mage = 34.8 years) were recruited by purposive-sampling for views from different roles/settings. Thematic analyses revealed five central stressors: emerg…
Is inadequate health literacy associated with worse health outcomes among Chinese individuals with depression?
Inadequate health literacy is a risk factor for poorer outcomes across various conditions. The present study examined the level of health literacy, as measured by the Single Item Literacy Screener (SILS), and its association with a range of physical and mental outcomes [e.g. health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, well-being, body mass index (BMI)] among individuals with depression in Hong Kong. A total of 112 individuals with depres…
Development and validation of a comprehensive health literacy tool for adults in Hong Kong
Introduction: Health literacy (HL) refers to an individual's ability to process and use health information to make health-related decisions. However, previous HL scales did not fully cover all aspects of this concept. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive Hong Kong HL scale (HLS-HK) and evaluate its psychometric properties among Chinese adults. Methods: A scale of 31-item covering Nutbeam's framework, namely functional and interactive HL (F…
The development and validation of a positive and negative outcome expectation scale for re-donation among blood donors
The double-edged sword effect of social networking use intensity on problematic social networking use among college students
Differential practice and associated factors of Covid-19 personal preventive measures among the slum and estate communities of Uganda
Background: Compliance with personal preventive measures (PPMs) remains essential in the prevention and control of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future infectious disease outbreaks. This study aimed at examining and comparing the practice of COVID-19 PPMs and associated factors in selected slum and estate communities of Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 1025 slum and estate residents in Ugan…
Developing a Health Literacy Scale for adults in Hong Kong
INTRODUCTION: Health literacy (HL) refers to individuals' abilities to process and use health information to promote health. This study aimed to develop the first HL measurement tool for the Chinese Hong Kong population. METHODS: A two-phase methodology was adopted. In Phase I, evidence synthesis with a deductive method was conducted to formulate the item list from the literature. In Phase II, a modified e-Delphi survey was conducted among stakeh…
Time to Lift up Covid-19 Restrictions? Public Support towards Living with the Virus Policy and Associated Factors among Hong Kong General Public
The fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented toll on Hong Kong. As more countries are starting to lift COVID-19 restrictions, it would be important to understand the public attitudes towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions and to identify its associated factors. The present study examined the level of support towards the living with the virus (LWV) policy for COVID-19 among the public in Hong Kong and to identify the associat…
Comparison of eHealth Literacy Scale (eHeals) and Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI) in Assessing Electronic Health Literacy in Chinese Older Adults
This study compared the reliability, construct validity, and respondents' preference of the Chinese version of 8-item eHEALS (C-eHEALS) and 21-item DHLI (C-DHLI) in assessing older adults' electronic health (eHealth) literacy using a mixed-methods approach. A web-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 277 Chinese older adults from September to October 2021, and 15 respondents were subsequently interviewed to understand their preference…
Validation of the Expected Social Acceptance via Internet Gaming Scale (Esaigs) Among Adolescent Internet Gamers in China
Factors affecting outdoor physical activity in extreme temperatures in a sub-tropical Chinese urban population
Among 435 participants (42.8% response rate), over a third of the participants reported decreased outdoor PA level in extreme temperature events, while 10% reported an increase in extreme heat. Self-reported cardiovascular diseases were associated with decreased PA level in extreme cold, while hypertension was associated with unchanged/increased PA level in extreme heat. These results suggest physical activity to be an important consideration in …
An Online Intervention Promoting HIV Testing Service Utilization Among Chinese men who have sex with men During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The associations among cognitive social factors, eHealth literacy and health-promoting behaviors in Chinese adolescents
The internet is a critical source of health information. It is important to understand online health information seeking related factors among college students, as modifications in this have the potentials to enhance their health-promoting behaviors in their transition into early adulthood. This study assessed the associations among cognitive social factors, eHealth literacy, online health information seeking and health-promoting behaviors; and e…
Understanding the Pathways from Mindfulness to Covid-19 Vaccination Intention via Positive Psychology Attributes among Health Care Workers in China
Objective The present study aims to examine the association between mindfulness and COVID-19 vaccination intention, and the mediating role of presence of meaning in life and moral elevation in such association.Method In a cross-sectional study design, a total of 1733 health care workers (81.1% females, Mage = 34.16 ± 9.03) from four cities in China were recruited and completed an online survey that measured mindfulness, moral elevation, presence …
How is Father Phubbing Associated with Adolescents’ Social Networking Sites Addiction? Roles of Narcissism, Need to Belong, and Loneliness
OBJECTIVE: Parents' phubbing has been found to be positively associated with adolescents' internet-related addiction. However, it remains unknown whether father phubbing would influence adolescents' social networking sites addiction (SNSA), and the mechanisms underlying this association stays largely unknown. This study aims to expand previous research by testing the mediating effect of loneliness, as well as the moderating effects of narcissism …
Trends in the psychosocial and mental health of HIV‐positive women in China from 2015 to 2020
BACKGROUND: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be one of the major public health challenges in the world. Despite the advancement in medication and changes in views towards HIV in Chinese society, little is known about the changes in the psychosocial and mental health of HIV-positive women in recent years. OBJECTIVES: The present study examined the change in depression, anxiety, stigma, relationship with the child, intimacy with …
Chinese mothers’ intent to disclose the HIV status to their children
The present study examined the association between outcome expectations, self-efficacy, and intention to disclose HIV status to children among HIV-positive women in China, and the moderating and mediating role of self-efficacy on the association between outcome expectations and intention to disclose. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 179 HIV-positive mothers who had at least one living child aged >5 years and had not yet disclosed thei…
Comparative stigma of HIV/Aids, Sars, and Tuberculosis in Hong Kong
Living with HIV/Aids and Use of Online Support Groups
The present study explores the association between online support group use and health status, coping and social support among 640 individuals with HIV/AIDS. Results suggested that frequent users tended to be female, younger, single, and in a more advanced disease stage. After controlling for covariates, frequent users reported poorer health than non-users. In addition, both frequent and infrequent users scored higher in planning, active coping, …
Cultural Change and Chinese Immigrants' Distress and Help-Seeking in Hong Kong
The study examined, within a stress-coping paradigm, the contribution of acculturation, enculturation, and acculturative stress to distress and help-seeking among Mainland Chinese immigrants in Hong Kong. One hundred and thirty-one female immigrants were recruited from community service centers. Hierarchical regression results showed that general stress and acculturative stress were linked to distress. Social support did not play a buffering role…
The Influence of Health Promoting Practices on the Quality of Life of Community Adults in Hong Kong
Illness representation on H1N1 influenza and preventive behaviors in the Hong Kong general population
This study examined illness representations of new influenza Human Swine Influenza A (H1N1) and association with H1N1 preventive behaviors among 300 Chinese adults using a population-based randomized telephone survey. Results showed that relatively few participants thought H1N1 would have serious consequences (12%-15.7%) and few showed negative emotional responses toward H1N1 (9%-24.7%). The majority of the participants thought H1N1 could be cont…
Work‐related factors on mental health among migrant factory workers in china
Mental health problems are prevalent among migrant workers in China. The present study examined the prevalence of mental health problems (depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation) among migrant workers in China, and identified the work-related factors associated with their mental health problems based on the Demand-Control and Effort-Reward Imbalance Model. A total of 807 migrant workers were recruited from three factories in Shenzhen using stra…
The associations between psychological needs, health‐related quality of life and subjective well‐being among Chinese older people
The present study investigated the associations between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness) derived from the Self-determination Theory and well-being [health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and subjective well-being (SWB)] among older people in Hong Kong SAR, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2018 in Hong Kong. A total of 230 participants aged 60-year-old or above were recruited from …
Psychoactive substance use among Chinese non-engaged youth
Coming Out Among Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexual Individuals in Hong Kong
Prospective relationship between electronic health literacy and health-promoting lifestyle among Chinese older adults
How Is Self-Stigma Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Men Who Have Sex with Men? Roles of Perceived Stress and Negative Affect in a Longitudinal Study
Psychological distress and resilience as risk and protective factors of psychoactive substance use among Chinese nonengaged youth
Nonengaged youth (NEY) are those who have neither been working nor studying for a prolonged period of time. They are at risk of psychoactive substance use, but relevant studies are scarce. Based on a population‐based telephone survey and referrals, we anonymously interviewed 479 Hong Kong Chinese NEY aged 15–24 years. Of them, 14.8–23.7% reported moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress. Moreover, one fourth of the participants (24.8%; …
Mental health service utilization among men who have sex with men who are at risk of mental health problems in Hong Kong
Cultural Change and Chinese Immigrants' Distress and Help-Seeking in Hong Kong
The study examined, within a stress-coping paradigm, the contribution of acculturation, enculturation, and acculturative stress to distress and help-seeking among Mainland Chinese immigrants in Hong Kong. One hundred and thirty-one female immigrants were recruited from community service centers. Hierarchical regression results showed that general stress and acculturative stress were linked to distress. Social support did not play a buffering role…
Comparative stigma of HIV/Aids, Sars, and Tuberculosis in Hong Kong
Exploring the Communication of Social Support within Virtual Communities
The present study examined the nature of social support exchanged within an online HIV/AIDS support group. Content analysis was conducted with reference to five types of social support (information support, tangible assistance, esteem support, network support, and emotional support) on 85 threads (1,138 messages). Our analysis revealed that many of the messages offered informational and emotional support, followed by esteem support and network su…
Intentionality of medication non-adherence among individuals living with HIV/Aids in Hong Kong
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is essential to treatment success for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Despite the wealth of studies in examining antiretroviral non-adherence, few have distinguished between intentional and unintentional non-adherence. The present study attempted to identify factors associated with adherence, intentional non-adherence, and unintentional non-adherence among HIV+ individuals using a longitudinal design. Dietary…
Coming Out Among Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexual Individuals in Hong Kong
Living with HIV/Aids and Use of Online Support Groups
The present study explores the association between online support group use and health status, coping and social support among 640 individuals with HIV/AIDS. Results suggested that frequent users tended to be female, younger, single, and in a more advanced disease stage. After controlling for covariates, frequent users reported poorer health than non-users. In addition, both frequent and infrequent users scored higher in planning, active coping, …
The Influence of Health Promoting Practices on the Quality of Life of Community Adults in Hong Kong
Coverage and parental perceptions of influenza vaccination among parents of children aged 6 to 23 months in Hong Kong
The prevalence of IV among children aged 6-23 months in Hong Kong was very low. Promotion of IV with the component of physician recommendations and parents' knowledge about IV safety for this group is warranted
Communicating health decisions
Background Experiential websites such as message forums and blogs allow Prostate Cancer (PCa) patients to communicate their health decisions to peers. The issues surrounding this form of indirect involvement in public health are little understood. Objective This paper explores the types of decision‐making processes that people are exposed to on PCa online message boards. The kinds of treatment choices patients are making and the reports of their …
The role of social support on resilience, posttraumatic growth, hopelessness, and depression among children of HIV-infected parents in mainland China
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has a profound impact not only on the infected individuals, but also on their families. Children of the HIV-infected parents are particularly affected. The present study examined the relationship between social support, resilience, posttraumatic growth (PTG), hopelessness, and depression among 195 children of HIV-infected parents in mainland China. Results showed that 35.4…
A Model of Associative Stigma on Depression and Anxiety Among Children of HIV-Infected Parents in China
Prevalence and associated factors of mental health problems among monogamous Chinese female patients with sexually transmitted diseases in Hong Kong
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) increases risk of HIV infection and has profound psychological consequences. The present study examined the mental health problems (poor emotional well-being, insomnia, probable depression) and their associated factors among monogamous Chinese female STD patients. A total of 537 Chinese female STD patients who self-reported having had only one male sex partner in the last 12 months were recruited from a STD clin…
Illness representation on H1N1 influenza and preventive behaviors in the Hong Kong general population
This study examined illness representations of new influenza Human Swine Influenza A (H1N1) and association with H1N1 preventive behaviors among 300 Chinese adults using a population-based randomized telephone survey. Results showed that relatively few participants thought H1N1 would have serious consequences (12%-15.7%) and few showed negative emotional responses toward H1N1 (9%-24.7%). The majority of the participants thought H1N1 could be cont…
Prevalence and associated factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among HIV-infected men who have sex with men in China
HIV-positive men who have sex with men (HIVMSM) face severe stigma and high levels of stressors, and have high prevalence of mental health problems (e.g., depression and anxiety). Very few studies explored the role of positive psychological factors on mental health problems among HIVMSM. The present study investigated the prevalence of two mental health problems (anxiety and depression), and their associated protective (gratitude) and risk (enact…
A Randomized Control Trial for Evaluating Efficacies of Two Online Cognitive Interventions With and Without Fear-Appeal Imagery Approaches in Preventing Unprotected Anal Sex Among Chinese Men Who Have…
Roles of Self-Stigma, Social Support, and Positive and Negative Affects as Determinants of Depressive Symptoms Among HIV Infected Men who have Sex with Men in China
Low sustainability, poor governance, and other challenges encountered by grassroots non-governmental organizations targeting HIV prevention for men who have sex with men in China – a nation-wide study
Grassroots non-governmental organizations (NGOs) played pivotal roles in HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. Their governance and sustainability issues were under-studied. This nation-wide study surveyed leaders of 202 of the HIV related NGOs in China.58.4% of the leaders believed that their NGO would last for ≤5 years; which was negatively associated with perceived good relationship with CDC. 65.3% mentioned ≥3 non-sus…
Stigmatization among people living with HIV in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is one of the most stigmatized medical conditions across the world. Self-stigma is prevalent among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and a major obstacle to HIV prevention and care. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the experiences of stigmatization and explore the possible factors that might be associated with stigmatization among PLHIV in Hong Kong. DESIGN: Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted. SETTING AND PART…
Resilience associated with mental health problems among methadone maintenance treatment patients in Guangzhou, China
A considerable proportion of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clients have experienced mental health problems (e.g., depression and anxiety), and poor mental health status is associated with HIV-related risk behaviors and treatment drop-out. Resilience is known to be a protective factor for mental health problems but is not studied among MMT clients in China. This study aimed to explore the relationship between resilience and mental health p…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Relationships Between Illness Perception and Post-traumatic Growth Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Men Who have Sex with Men in China
Meta-analysis and systematic review of studies on the effectiveness of HIV stigma reduction programs
Mental health service utilization among men who have sex with men who are at risk of mental health problems in Hong Kong
Relationship between illness representations and mental health among HIV-positive men who have sex with men
Illness representations play a significant role on mental health across various health conditions. The present study explores the associations between illness representations of HIV and mental health (suicidal ideation and depression), and the mediation effects of emotional representations on the associations between cognitive representations and mental health among men who have sex with men who were newly diagnosed with HIV (ND-MSM) in China. A …
Depression and social support mediate the effect of HIV self-stigma on condom use intentions among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men
HIV self-stigma in HIV positive men who have sex with men (HIVMSM) has been identified as one of the largest challenges of HIV prevention, and associates with numerous negative outcomes, including depression, decreased social support, and less condom use intentions. In the present study, 321 HIVMSM in Chengdu, China were recruited to examine the prevalence of condom use in the past months and intentions to use condoms in next six months; we also …
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