Wannian Liang
Biographic Data
| ID | 7720667 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wannian Liang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wannian |
| FAMILY NAME | Liang |
| SIGNATURE | LIANG W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vanke (China) |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1764-5502 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Public preferences and decision-making for mpox vaccination in the African region
INTRODUCTION: After the WHO prequalified the first vaccine against mpox, we aimed to identify the influence of vaccine attributes on mpox vaccination preferences among the African adults. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment was conducted among 1832 African adults across six countries. Respondents answered eight questions, each requiring them to choose between two hypothetical vaccines, with variations in distance from home to vaccination facili…
Global incidence patterns of early-onset gastrointestinal cancers and their ecological associations with behavioural risk factors
Background: Early-onset gastrointestinal cancers (EOGIC) are increasingly recognised as an urgent global health concern. We aimed to describe the global incidence patterns of EOGIC in 2022 and evaluate country-level ecological associations with behavioural risk factors. Methods: The incident cases and age-standardised incidence rates (ASIRs) of overall EOGIC, early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), early-onset oesophageal cancer, early-onset gallb…
Utilization of rehabilitation services among older persons with physical disabilities
Rehabilitation is a critical method for preventing and controlling disabilities. However, the majority of the global demand for rehabilitation services remains unmet, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to explore the complex and concealed stratified relationships between socioeconomic status and the utilization of rehabilitation services among older persons with physical disabilities (PD) from gender and age perspec…
Utilization of rehabilitation services among older adults with physical disabilities
Background: The utilization of rehabilitation services by older adults with disabilities is an important health task in the context of population aging and disability expansion. This study aims to explore whether there are structural differences in the relationship between the socioeconomic position (SEP) of older adults with physical disabilities (PD) and their utilization of rehabilitation services across urban and rural areas. Methods: A total…
Mpox containment strategies in China, 2022–2023
WHO declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 23 July 2022. China experienced the first imported case in September 2022, the first local case in May 2023, indigenous clustered outbreaks in June to August 2023 and finally has achieved routine management since September 2023. We designed a conceptual framework through literature review and theoretical underpinnings according to the risk management theory and Chinese mpox c…
Media Literacy and Its Potential Influence on Mpox-Related Perceptions and Prevention Intentions in China During the 2022 Multi-Country Outbreak of Mpox
Media literacy plays an increasingly important role in health communication during public health emergencies. The present study aimed to investigate the level of media literacy and its association with disease perceptions and behavioral intentions of receiving vaccination services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in China during the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak. The data were from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted amo…
Global distribution and health impact of infectious disease outbreaks, 1996–2023
Background: Over 30 priority pathogens with pandemic potential were identified, underscoring the need for targeted surveillance and prevention. As infectious disease outbreaks increase globally, particularly from zoonotic and vector-borne pathogens, understanding their distribution is crucial for effective public health responses. We aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of global infectious disease outbreaks from 1996-2023, addressing gaps i…
Understanding Awareness, Utilization, and the Awareness-Utilization Gap of HIV PrEP and nPEP Among Young MSM in China
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between socioeconomic development and health policy attention
Objectives: Health policy attention (HPA) refers to the extent of attention given by governments to health issues in public policy and is generally influenced by socioeconomic development. This study aimed to examine the spatiotemporal heterogeneity and clustering of the associations between socioeconomic factors and HPA. Study design: Longitudinal study. Methods: This study examined the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between pub…
Effectiveness of targeted financial aid on disability welfare for the ageing population in China
Background: Addressing the problem of disabilities and disability deterioration is a key task for healthy ageing. Financial aid has been an effective measure for vulnerable groups, especially ageing people with disabilities. However, the effects of targeted financial aid on preventing disability deterioration remain unknown. The Chinese government launched a targeted financial aid programme aimed at people with disabilities. In this study, we inv…
The impact of multiple non-pharmaceutical interventions for China-bound travel on domestic Covid-19 outbreaks
Objectives Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented on China-bound travel have successfully mitigated cross-regional transmission of COVID-19 but made the country face ripple effects. Thus, adjusting these interventions to reduce interruptions to individuals’ daily life while minimizing transmission risk was urgent. Methods An improved Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model was built to evaluate the Delta variant’s epidemiological …
Monkeypox outbreaks in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Ninety-eight percent of documented cases of the zoonotic disease human monkeypox (MPX) were reported after 2001, with especially dramatic global spread in 2022. This longitudinal study aimed to assess spatiotemporal risk factors of MPX infection and predict global epidemiological trends. Method: Twenty-one potential risk factors were evaluated by correlation-based network analysis and multivariate regression. Country-level risk was as…
The role of booster vaccination in decreasing Covid-19 age-adjusted case fatality rate
Background The global COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and cross-country and cross-period variation in COVID-19 age-adjusted case fatality rates (CFRs) has not been clarified. Here, we aimed to identify the country-specific effects of booster vaccination and other features that may affect heterogeneity in age-adjusted CFRs with a worldwide scope, and to predict the benefit of increasing booster vaccination rate on future CFR. Method Cross-temp…
Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on life expectancy at birth at the global, regional, and national levels
Background: Current estimates indicate that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused 14.9 million excess deaths in 2020 and 2021. Thus, estimating the change in life expectancy at birth due to the COVID-19 pandemic could aid in understanding its impact and implementing public health initiatives. Methods: We collected data on the life expectancy at birth of the combined population between 1990 and 2021 at the global, regional, and national level…
Physical Activity Types, Physical Activity Levels and Risk of Diabetes in General Adults
Our findings highlight the importance of a physically active lifestyle for preventing diabetes. Distinct types of physical activity had different effects on the risk of diabetes. A greater total physical activity level was related to a substantial reduction in diabetes risk
Trends in Online Search Activity and the Correlation with Daily New Cases of Monkeypox among 102 Countries or Territories
Research assessing the trend in online search activity on monkeypox (mpox) and the correlation with the mpox epidemic at the global and national level is scarce. The trend of online search activity and the time-lag correlations between it and daily new mpox cases were estimated by using segmented interrupted time-series analysis and Spearman correlation coefficient (rs), respectively. We found that after the declaration of a Public Health Emergen…
Change of weight status during school age and its association with late adolescent blood pressure
Background Change in obesity risk could be related to shift in high blood pressure (HBP) risk, while individualized influence of weight change on high blood pressure is in need of exploration. Methods A total of 16,446 children (53.47% boys) and 13,9021 effective annual measurements from 2006 to 2020 were recruited. Children's weight status, both at baseline and endpoint, was categorized as underweight, normal, overweight, and obese according to …
Primary Health Institutions and Service Quality in China
Improvements were seen for primary health institutions, especially in terms of hardware resources such as beds and personnel. However, the service utilization in primary health institutions did not improve between 2013 and 2020. The perception score on the quality of primary healthcare was moderate to low in rural and urban as well as eastern, central, and western areas, but it was significantly higher among people contracted with a family doctor…
Negative Ion Purifier Effects on Indoor Particulate Dosage to Small Airways
Indoor air quality is an important health factor as we spend more than 80% of our time indoors. The primary type of indoor pollutant is particulate matter, high levels of which increase respiratory disease risk. Therefore, air purifiers are a common choice for addressing indoor air pollution. Compared with traditional filtration purifiers, negative ion air purifiers (NIAPs) have gained popularity due to their energy efficiency and lack of noise. …
Factors associated with health-seeking behavior among migrant workers in Beijing, China
Community Health Care Reform and General Practice Training in China — Lessons Learned
Vast changes have occurred in China in the last five years since the decision of the Chinese Government to reform its health system. Many district and community hospitals in the city have been converted into community health centers. The hospital-based doctors who used to work in these centers are being retrained to become general practitioners (GPs). The reform had encountered many problems. The community has not embraced the concept of general …
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Community Health Care Reform and General Practice Training in China — Lessons Learned
Vast changes have occurred in China in the last five years since the decision of the Chinese Government to reform its health system. Many district and community hospitals in the city have been converted into community health centers. The hospital-based doctors who used to work in these centers are being retrained to become general practitioners (GPs). The reform had encountered many problems. The community has not embraced the concept of general …
Factors associated with health-seeking behavior among migrant workers in Beijing, China
Negative Ion Purifier Effects on Indoor Particulate Dosage to Small Airways
Indoor air quality is an important health factor as we spend more than 80% of our time indoors. The primary type of indoor pollutant is particulate matter, high levels of which increase respiratory disease risk. Therefore, air purifiers are a common choice for addressing indoor air pollution. Compared with traditional filtration purifiers, negative ion air purifiers (NIAPs) have gained popularity due to their energy efficiency and lack of noise. …
Change of weight status during school age and its association with late adolescent blood pressure
Background Change in obesity risk could be related to shift in high blood pressure (HBP) risk, while individualized influence of weight change on high blood pressure is in need of exploration. Methods A total of 16,446 children (53.47% boys) and 13,9021 effective annual measurements from 2006 to 2020 were recruited. Children's weight status, both at baseline and endpoint, was categorized as underweight, normal, overweight, and obese according to …
Primary Health Institutions and Service Quality in China
Improvements were seen for primary health institutions, especially in terms of hardware resources such as beds and personnel. However, the service utilization in primary health institutions did not improve between 2013 and 2020. The perception score on the quality of primary healthcare was moderate to low in rural and urban as well as eastern, central, and western areas, but it was significantly higher among people contracted with a family doctor…
The impact of multiple non-pharmaceutical interventions for China-bound travel on domestic Covid-19 outbreaks
Objectives Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented on China-bound travel have successfully mitigated cross-regional transmission of COVID-19 but made the country face ripple effects. Thus, adjusting these interventions to reduce interruptions to individuals’ daily life while minimizing transmission risk was urgent. Methods An improved Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model was built to evaluate the Delta variant’s epidemiological …
Monkeypox outbreaks in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Ninety-eight percent of documented cases of the zoonotic disease human monkeypox (MPX) were reported after 2001, with especially dramatic global spread in 2022. This longitudinal study aimed to assess spatiotemporal risk factors of MPX infection and predict global epidemiological trends. Method: Twenty-one potential risk factors were evaluated by correlation-based network analysis and multivariate regression. Country-level risk was as…
The role of booster vaccination in decreasing Covid-19 age-adjusted case fatality rate
Background The global COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and cross-country and cross-period variation in COVID-19 age-adjusted case fatality rates (CFRs) has not been clarified. Here, we aimed to identify the country-specific effects of booster vaccination and other features that may affect heterogeneity in age-adjusted CFRs with a worldwide scope, and to predict the benefit of increasing booster vaccination rate on future CFR. Method Cross-temp…
Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on life expectancy at birth at the global, regional, and national levels
Background: Current estimates indicate that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused 14.9 million excess deaths in 2020 and 2021. Thus, estimating the change in life expectancy at birth due to the COVID-19 pandemic could aid in understanding its impact and implementing public health initiatives. Methods: We collected data on the life expectancy at birth of the combined population between 1990 and 2021 at the global, regional, and national level…
Physical Activity Types, Physical Activity Levels and Risk of Diabetes in General Adults
Our findings highlight the importance of a physically active lifestyle for preventing diabetes. Distinct types of physical activity had different effects on the risk of diabetes. A greater total physical activity level was related to a substantial reduction in diabetes risk
Trends in Online Search Activity and the Correlation with Daily New Cases of Monkeypox among 102 Countries or Territories
Research assessing the trend in online search activity on monkeypox (mpox) and the correlation with the mpox epidemic at the global and national level is scarce. The trend of online search activity and the time-lag correlations between it and daily new mpox cases were estimated by using segmented interrupted time-series analysis and Spearman correlation coefficient (rs), respectively. We found that after the declaration of a Public Health Emergen…
Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between socioeconomic development and health policy attention
Objectives: Health policy attention (HPA) refers to the extent of attention given by governments to health issues in public policy and is generally influenced by socioeconomic development. This study aimed to examine the spatiotemporal heterogeneity and clustering of the associations between socioeconomic factors and HPA. Study design: Longitudinal study. Methods: This study examined the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of the association between pub…
Effectiveness of targeted financial aid on disability welfare for the ageing population in China
Background: Addressing the problem of disabilities and disability deterioration is a key task for healthy ageing. Financial aid has been an effective measure for vulnerable groups, especially ageing people with disabilities. However, the effects of targeted financial aid on preventing disability deterioration remain unknown. The Chinese government launched a targeted financial aid programme aimed at people with disabilities. In this study, we inv…
Utilization of rehabilitation services among older adults with physical disabilities
Background: The utilization of rehabilitation services by older adults with disabilities is an important health task in the context of population aging and disability expansion. This study aims to explore whether there are structural differences in the relationship between the socioeconomic position (SEP) of older adults with physical disabilities (PD) and their utilization of rehabilitation services across urban and rural areas. Methods: A total…
Mpox containment strategies in China, 2022–2023
WHO declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 23 July 2022. China experienced the first imported case in September 2022, the first local case in May 2023, indigenous clustered outbreaks in June to August 2023 and finally has achieved routine management since September 2023. We designed a conceptual framework through literature review and theoretical underpinnings according to the risk management theory and Chinese mpox c…
Media Literacy and Its Potential Influence on Mpox-Related Perceptions and Prevention Intentions in China During the 2022 Multi-Country Outbreak of Mpox
Media literacy plays an increasingly important role in health communication during public health emergencies. The present study aimed to investigate the level of media literacy and its association with disease perceptions and behavioral intentions of receiving vaccination services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in China during the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak. The data were from a large-scale cross-sectional survey conducted amo…
Global distribution and health impact of infectious disease outbreaks, 1996–2023
Background: Over 30 priority pathogens with pandemic potential were identified, underscoring the need for targeted surveillance and prevention. As infectious disease outbreaks increase globally, particularly from zoonotic and vector-borne pathogens, understanding their distribution is crucial for effective public health responses. We aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of global infectious disease outbreaks from 1996-2023, addressing gaps i…
Understanding Awareness, Utilization, and the Awareness-Utilization Gap of HIV PrEP and nPEP Among Young MSM in China
Public preferences and decision-making for mpox vaccination in the African region
INTRODUCTION: After the WHO prequalified the first vaccine against mpox, we aimed to identify the influence of vaccine attributes on mpox vaccination preferences among the African adults. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment was conducted among 1832 African adults across six countries. Respondents answered eight questions, each requiring them to choose between two hypothetical vaccines, with variations in distance from home to vaccination facili…
Global incidence patterns of early-onset gastrointestinal cancers and their ecological associations with behavioural risk factors
Background: Early-onset gastrointestinal cancers (EOGIC) are increasingly recognised as an urgent global health concern. We aimed to describe the global incidence patterns of EOGIC in 2022 and evaluate country-level ecological associations with behavioural risk factors. Methods: The incident cases and age-standardised incidence rates (ASIRs) of overall EOGIC, early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), early-onset oesophageal cancer, early-onset gallb…
Utilization of rehabilitation services among older persons with physical disabilities
Rehabilitation is a critical method for preventing and controlling disabilities. However, the majority of the global demand for rehabilitation services remains unmet, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to explore the complex and concealed stratified relationships between socioeconomic status and the utilization of rehabilitation services among older persons with physical disabilities (PD) from gender and age perspec…
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Geography (10 works) · China (9 works) · Population (9 works) · Public health (8 works) · Demography (6 works) · Outbreak (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Disease (5 works)