Alexander Molassiotis
Biographic Data
| ID | 1728660 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexander Molassiotis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexander |
| FAMILY NAME | Molassiotis |
| SIGNATURE | MOLASSIOTIS A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6351-9991 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
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…
Measuring resilience by cognitive diagnosis models and its prediction of 6-month quality of life in Be Resilient to Breast Cancer (BRBC)
CDPs of resilience contribute to a more accurate prediction of 6-month QoL above conventional total score. CDMs could help optimize Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) measurement in breast cancer
Identifying the priorities in nursing research on disaster management
A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Developing and Testing Social and Behavioural Interventions to Reduce the Spread of Sars-CoV-2
Theory-driven interventions will address each study's focus (e.g., social distancing, promotion of vaccine uptake, eHealth education, preventive measures and early detection). Improvements are expected to be seen in the outcomes of vulnerable and high-risk groups. Decreased infection rates are expected due to improved preventative behaviours and increased vaccine uptake. Long-term sustainability of the approach will be achieved through the CBPR m…
Evolution of disaster nursing research in the past 30 years (1990–2019)
Psychological preparedness for disasters among nurses with disaster field experience
Dementia Literacy in the Greater Bay Area, China
Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the dementia literacy of community-dwelling adults in four cities (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau, and Zhuhai) of the Greater Bay Area of China, and to determine their mass media preferences for receiving dementia information. Methods: The survey was completed by 787 community-dwelling adults. Dementia literacy was indirectly measured using two validated scales-the 30-item Alzheimer's D…
Validation of a Chinese version of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) among Chinese people living with HIV/Aids in Hong Kong
The Simalelo Peer Education Programme for HIV prevention
The aim of the project was to evaluate a peer education programme in Zambia run by local people in relation to changes in behaviours, the effects of the programme on the community and the dynamics of peer health promotion. A qualitative process evaluation using focus groups consisting of both participants in the peer education programme and educators was utilised. The peer education programme was aimed at setting up anti-AIDS clubs through recrea…
A pilot study of the effects of a behavioural intervention on treatment adherence in HIV-infected patients
A pilot study was carried out in a group of six HIV-infected non-adherent men testing the effects of a behavioural medication management intervention on adherence with antiretroviral drugs. The study was prospective, using a one-group repeated-measures design. Adherence was measured using two self-reports. The intervention was a behaviourally-based programme that lasted for three months and included individualized education about antiretroviral m…
Needs assessment and social environment of people living with HIV/Aids in Hong Kong
The present study examined the needs and perceived social environment among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Hong Kong (N=289). Sizeable demands were expressed for medical treatment, provision of HIV-related information, financial assistance and psychological counselling. Physical health (about 38%) and social discrimination (about 24%) were the two commonly named 'most difficult aspects' of their life. In addition, over 50% felt that they …
Correlates of quality of life in symptomatic HIV patients living in Hong Kong
This cross-sectional study assessed quality of life (QOL), coping styles, mood and uncertainty in illness in a non-random sample of 46 (out of 91 eligible) symptomatic HIV patients living in Hong Kong. QOL was moderate and the main concerns were related to the environmental aspects of QOL, spirituality and social relationships. Considerable mood disturbance was demonstrated in the sample, especially with regards to depression, fatigue and tension…
Assessment of needs of adult symptomatic HIV patients in Hong Kong
A cross-sectional survey was designed to assess the physical, psychosocial, health behaviour and informational needs of symptomatic HIV patients in Hong Kong, using both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Forty-six consenting adults from an outpatient clinic of a hospital in Hong Kong participated in the study. Results showed that up to 67.3% of the sample had partially or completely unmet needs in one or more areas of function…
Hong Kong Chinese perceptions of the experience of unrelated bone marrow donation
Perceived social support, family environment and psychosocial recovery in bone marrow transplant long-term survivors
Perceived social support, family environment and psychosocial recovery in bone marrow transplant long-term survivors
Hong Kong Chinese perceptions of the experience of unrelated bone marrow donation
Correlates of quality of life in symptomatic HIV patients living in Hong Kong
This cross-sectional study assessed quality of life (QOL), coping styles, mood and uncertainty in illness in a non-random sample of 46 (out of 91 eligible) symptomatic HIV patients living in Hong Kong. QOL was moderate and the main concerns were related to the environmental aspects of QOL, spirituality and social relationships. Considerable mood disturbance was demonstrated in the sample, especially with regards to depression, fatigue and tension…
Assessment of needs of adult symptomatic HIV patients in Hong Kong
A cross-sectional survey was designed to assess the physical, psychosocial, health behaviour and informational needs of symptomatic HIV patients in Hong Kong, using both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Forty-six consenting adults from an outpatient clinic of a hospital in Hong Kong participated in the study. Results showed that up to 67.3% of the sample had partially or completely unmet needs in one or more areas of function…
A pilot study of the effects of a behavioural intervention on treatment adherence in HIV-infected patients
A pilot study was carried out in a group of six HIV-infected non-adherent men testing the effects of a behavioural medication management intervention on adherence with antiretroviral drugs. The study was prospective, using a one-group repeated-measures design. Adherence was measured using two self-reports. The intervention was a behaviourally-based programme that lasted for three months and included individualized education about antiretroviral m…
Needs assessment and social environment of people living with HIV/Aids in Hong Kong
The present study examined the needs and perceived social environment among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Hong Kong (N=289). Sizeable demands were expressed for medical treatment, provision of HIV-related information, financial assistance and psychological counselling. Physical health (about 38%) and social discrimination (about 24%) were the two commonly named 'most difficult aspects' of their life. In addition, over 50% felt that they …
The Simalelo Peer Education Programme for HIV prevention
The aim of the project was to evaluate a peer education programme in Zambia run by local people in relation to changes in behaviours, the effects of the programme on the community and the dynamics of peer health promotion. A qualitative process evaluation using focus groups consisting of both participants in the peer education programme and educators was utilised. The peer education programme was aimed at setting up anti-AIDS clubs through recrea…
Validation of a Chinese version of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) among Chinese people living with HIV/Aids in Hong Kong
Psychological preparedness for disasters among nurses with disaster field experience
Dementia Literacy in the Greater Bay Area, China
Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the dementia literacy of community-dwelling adults in four cities (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau, and Zhuhai) of the Greater Bay Area of China, and to determine their mass media preferences for receiving dementia information. Methods: The survey was completed by 787 community-dwelling adults. Dementia literacy was indirectly measured using two validated scales-the 30-item Alzheimer's D…
Evolution of disaster nursing research in the past 30 years (1990–2019)
Identifying the priorities in nursing research on disaster management
A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Developing and Testing Social and Behavioural Interventions to Reduce the Spread of Sars-CoV-2
Theory-driven interventions will address each study's focus (e.g., social distancing, promotion of vaccine uptake, eHealth education, preventive measures and early detection). Improvements are expected to be seen in the outcomes of vulnerable and high-risk groups. Decreased infection rates are expected due to improved preventative behaviours and increased vaccine uptake. Long-term sustainability of the approach will be achieved through the CBPR m…
Measuring resilience by cognitive diagnosis models and its prediction of 6-month quality of life in Be Resilient to Breast Cancer (BRBC)
CDPs of resilience contribute to a more accurate prediction of 6-month QoL above conventional total score. CDMs could help optimize Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) measurement in breast cancer
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…
Medicine (15 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works)