Winnie K W So
Biographic Data
| ID | 147503 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Winnie K W So |
| GIVEN NAMES | Winnie K W |
| FAMILY NAME | So |
| SIGNATURE | SO W K W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9243-2924 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Dimensions of Social Capital for Supporting Informal Carers of Patients With Advanced Chronic Illness in the Community
INTRODUCTION: Social capital, defined as social interactions that increase the productivity of a community, can help address the health needs of the community. Although evidence suggests that carers of patients with advanced chronic illnesses experience a high caregiving burden and require community support, the specific dimensions of social capital they need remain unclear. METHODS: This concept mapping study was conducted between April 2021 and…
Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery
Introduction: Existing evidence of returning-to-work (RTW) after cancer comes predominately from Western settings, with none prospectively examined since the initial diagnostic phase. This study prospectively documents RTW-rate, time-to-RTW, work productivity loss, and activity impairment, within the first-year post-surgery among Chinese women with breast cancer (BCW) and identify potential causal co-variants. Methods: This observational longitud…
Social capital for carers of patients with advanced organ failure
Carers can utilize personal attributes, interpersonal relationships, community resources, and societal contexts to enhance their caregiving. While this system can serve as a framework for building carer-friendly communities, interventions may be required to strengthen some aspects of social capital
Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Decisions Among South Asian and Chinese Mothers
Factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities
Psychological Wellbeing and Associated Factors Among Ethnic Minorities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Identifying the factors promoting colorectal cancer screening uptake in Hong Kong using Andersen’s behavioural model of health services use
Screening uptake rates in Hong Kong have significantly increased over the last decade, although they remain lower than those in other countries. Continual efforts are warranted to promote government-subsidised screening. Relevant educational materials that address the barriers identified in this study should be developed and disseminated to the public
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Covid-19 Amongst Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among South Asians in Hong Kong and examined the factors that affect KAP towards COVID-19 in this population. This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited participants with assistance from South Asian community centres and organisations. A total of 352 participants completed questionnaires to assess their level of KAP towards COVID-19.…
Colonoscopy Screening Behaviour and Associated Factors Amongst First-Degree Relatives of People with Colorectal Cancer in China
Colonoscopy is the best screening choice for at-risk persons, because it offers prevention through the removal of preneoplastic lesions in addition to early detection. This study aims to report the participation rate of colonoscopy screening and examine its associated factors amongst Chinese first-degree relatives of people with colorectal cancer based on the health belief model (HBM). A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shenzhen, China from…
Validation of the Hong Kong Chinese version of the Support Person’s Unmet Needs Survey—Short Form
This study describes the psychometric properties of a Hong Kong Chinese version of the short form of the Support Person's Unmet Needs Survey (SPUNS-SF) for caregivers of patients with cancer. A convenience sample of 280 patient-caregiver dyads was recruited between April and June 2018. A subsample of 70 caregivers completed the survey again, two weeks later. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) examined the instrument's factorial structure, ordin…
Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Multimedia Intervention on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among South Asian Women
The utilization rate of cervical cancer screening services among South Asian women is low. Multimedia interventions conducted by community health workers (CHWs) could potentially enhance the cervical cancer screening uptake among these individuals. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a CHW-led multimedia intervention on cervical cancer screening uptake among this underprivileged group. This pilot study utili…
A family-based multimedia intervention to enhance the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among older South Asian adults in Hong Kong
This trial is registered at the ISRCTN Registry ( ISRCTN72829325 ) on 19th July 2018
Development and evaluation of a multimedia intervention to promote cervical cancer prevention among South Asian women in Hong Kong
Objective: The uptake of cervical cancer screening among South Asian ethnic minorities is low, rendering them at higher risk of developing cervical cancer. Interventions should, therefore, be developed to enhance their knowledge of this disease and its prevention. We developed and implemented a Health-Belief-Model-based and culturally sensitive multimedia intervention for South Asian women in Hong Kong, and evaluated its feasibility, acceptabilit…
Effects of Promotional Materials on Attitudes and Fear towards Colorectal Cancer Screening among Chinese Older Adults
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is a cost-effective prevention and control strategy. However, the promotion of CRC screening for older adults may be difficult because reading CRC prevention information may evoke embarrassment, fear, and anxiety towards the screening procedure and cancer diagnosis. This study aims to (1) examine the effects of three promotional materials for CRC screening on the attitudes toward CRC screening tests (screening in…
Examining the Cervical Screening Behaviour of Women Aged 50 or above and Its Predicting Factors
Under-screening may increase the risk of cervical cancer in middle-aged women. This study aimed to investigate cervical cancer screening behaviour and its predictors among women aged 50 years or above. A population-based sample of 959 women was recruited by telephone from domestic households in Hong Kong, using random methods, and a structured questionnaire developed to survey participants. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to exa…
Examining the Cervical Screening Behaviour of Women Aged 50 or above and Its Predicting Factors
Under-screening may increase the risk of cervical cancer in middle-aged women. This study aimed to investigate cervical cancer screening behaviour and its predictors among women aged 50 years or above. A population-based sample of 959 women was recruited by telephone from domestic households in Hong Kong, using random methods, and a structured questionnaire developed to survey participants. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to exa…
Effects of Promotional Materials on Attitudes and Fear towards Colorectal Cancer Screening among Chinese Older Adults
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is a cost-effective prevention and control strategy. However, the promotion of CRC screening for older adults may be difficult because reading CRC prevention information may evoke embarrassment, fear, and anxiety towards the screening procedure and cancer diagnosis. This study aims to (1) examine the effects of three promotional materials for CRC screening on the attitudes toward CRC screening tests (screening in…
Validation of the Hong Kong Chinese version of the Support Person’s Unmet Needs Survey—Short Form
This study describes the psychometric properties of a Hong Kong Chinese version of the short form of the Support Person's Unmet Needs Survey (SPUNS-SF) for caregivers of patients with cancer. A convenience sample of 280 patient-caregiver dyads was recruited between April and June 2018. A subsample of 70 caregivers completed the survey again, two weeks later. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) examined the instrument's factorial structure, ordin…
Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Multimedia Intervention on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among South Asian Women
The utilization rate of cervical cancer screening services among South Asian women is low. Multimedia interventions conducted by community health workers (CHWs) could potentially enhance the cervical cancer screening uptake among these individuals. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a CHW-led multimedia intervention on cervical cancer screening uptake among this underprivileged group. This pilot study utili…
A family-based multimedia intervention to enhance the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among older South Asian adults in Hong Kong
This trial is registered at the ISRCTN Registry ( ISRCTN72829325 ) on 19th July 2018
Development and evaluation of a multimedia intervention to promote cervical cancer prevention among South Asian women in Hong Kong
Objective: The uptake of cervical cancer screening among South Asian ethnic minorities is low, rendering them at higher risk of developing cervical cancer. Interventions should, therefore, be developed to enhance their knowledge of this disease and its prevention. We developed and implemented a Health-Belief-Model-based and culturally sensitive multimedia intervention for South Asian women in Hong Kong, and evaluated its feasibility, acceptabilit…
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Covid-19 Amongst Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among South Asians in Hong Kong and examined the factors that affect KAP towards COVID-19 in this population. This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited participants with assistance from South Asian community centres and organisations. A total of 352 participants completed questionnaires to assess their level of KAP towards COVID-19.…
Colonoscopy Screening Behaviour and Associated Factors Amongst First-Degree Relatives of People with Colorectal Cancer in China
Colonoscopy is the best screening choice for at-risk persons, because it offers prevention through the removal of preneoplastic lesions in addition to early detection. This study aims to report the participation rate of colonoscopy screening and examine its associated factors amongst Chinese first-degree relatives of people with colorectal cancer based on the health belief model (HBM). A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shenzhen, China from…
Factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities
Psychological Wellbeing and Associated Factors Among Ethnic Minorities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Identifying the factors promoting colorectal cancer screening uptake in Hong Kong using Andersen’s behavioural model of health services use
Screening uptake rates in Hong Kong have significantly increased over the last decade, although they remain lower than those in other countries. Continual efforts are warranted to promote government-subsidised screening. Relevant educational materials that address the barriers identified in this study should be developed and disseminated to the public
Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery
Introduction: Existing evidence of returning-to-work (RTW) after cancer comes predominately from Western settings, with none prospectively examined since the initial diagnostic phase. This study prospectively documents RTW-rate, time-to-RTW, work productivity loss, and activity impairment, within the first-year post-surgery among Chinese women with breast cancer (BCW) and identify potential causal co-variants. Methods: This observational longitud…
Social capital for carers of patients with advanced organ failure
Carers can utilize personal attributes, interpersonal relationships, community resources, and societal contexts to enhance their caregiving. While this system can serve as a framework for building carer-friendly communities, interventions may be required to strengthen some aspects of social capital
Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Decisions Among South Asian and Chinese Mothers
Dimensions of Social Capital for Supporting Informal Carers of Patients With Advanced Chronic Illness in the Community
INTRODUCTION: Social capital, defined as social interactions that increase the productivity of a community, can help address the health needs of the community. Although evidence suggests that carers of patients with advanced chronic illnesses experience a high caregiving burden and require community support, the specific dimensions of social capital they need remain unclear. METHODS: This concept mapping study was conducted between April 2021 and…
Medicine (13 works) · Cancer (9 works) · Family medicine (8 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Ethnic group (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (5 works) · Population (5 works)