Dan Luo
Biographic Data
| ID | 3798778 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dan Luo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dan |
| FAMILY NAME | Luo |
| SIGNATURE | LUO D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central South University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0811-2854 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 95 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 95 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Duozhi xianming: He Xiangu xinyang yu Guangdong Zengjiang liuyu difang shehui (960–1864) 裰織仙名:何仙姑信仰與廣東增江流域地方社會(960–1864)(Fabricating divine prestige: The cult of He Xiangu and local society in Guangdo…
Constructing personalised adaptive learning paths through intelligent learning assistants: Insights from users
With the pervasive adoption of intelligent learning assistants, the demand for genuinely personalised adaptive learning paths is accelerating. However, current path-construction approaches are largely shaped by teacher perspectives and static learner profiles, often overlooking the genuine needs of learners. To address this gap, this study adopts a user-centred approach. Using grounded theory, we systematically analysed Zhihu discussions related …
Reducing Stigma in Lung Cancer Screening: Co‐Design of a Targeted Resource for Health Professionals in Australia
INTRODUCTION: Organised lung cancer screening (LCS) programs are being developed worldwide in response to recent landmark trial evidence. Targeting high-risk individuals primarily based on smoking history, LCS faces challenges from smoking-related stigma, which can cause psychological harm and hinder participation. With limited interventions addressing this issue, this study aimed to co-design a communication-based strategy to reduce stigma in th…
User Testing of Information Materials Developed for the Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program: A Qualitative Study
INTRODUCTION: The Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program commenced in July 2025. This study aimed to explore the views of community members and the health workforce on the content, language, design and presentation of the draft information materials developed for the general population and health workforce. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted between September and October 2024. Community members potentia…
Current Status and Factors Influencing Help Seeking Intention of Adolescents at High Risk of Suicide From Mental Health Professionals in Central China
INTRODUCTION: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 29 years globally, and seeking professional help is important. However, there is limited research on the help seeking intentions of adolescents at high risk of suicide from Mental Health Professionals (MHPs). This study aims to explore the status and factors influencing high suicide risk adolescents' intentions to seek help from MHPs. METHOD: We investigated h…
Anxiety development trajectories in junior high students: Effects of family functioning and gender, and prediction of non-suicidal self-injury
Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue among junior high students, significantly impacting their physical and psychological well-being. This study aimed to investigate the developmental trajectory of anxiety in this population and its underlying causes and outcomes, providing support for adolescent mental health interventions. A total of 1479 junior high students participated in a three-wave longitudinal study over two years. Latent Growth Cu…
The triglyceride-glucose index in relation to psychotic symptoms in adolescents with major depressive disorder
Analysis of the dose-response relationship revealed a J-shaped curve linking the TyG index to psychotic symptoms among adolescents with MDD, characterized by a threshold value near 8.06
How medical humanities and health humanities should get along: A keyword co-occurrence analysis of the literature
Medical humanities have demonstrated their significance in medical education and practice, significantly enriching the understanding of health care professions through profound explorations of life, illness, and the doctor–patient relationship. In response to shifting disease patterns and increasingly diverse health challenges, health humanities have emerged, expanding the boundaries of traditional medical humanities through a broader and more in…
Transformation of traditional artistic symbols in contemporary decorative and applied arts (case study of interior textiles in the context of the "Guochao" phenomenon)
The subject of the research is the process of transforming traditional Chinese artistic symbols in contemporary decorative and applied arts, using interior textiles developing within the context of the "Guochao" phenomenon (national trends) as a case study. The study examines ornamental motifs ("cloud and thunder," "taotie"), natural and mythological symbols, calligraphy, and auspicious imagery. The aim of the work is to analyze the artistic patt…
Health economic evaluation of EV71 vaccination in children under the school-age population in Guangdong Province, China
Background: This study aims to evaluate the health economics of hand-foot-mouth disease enterovirus 71 (EV71) vaccination for the population of appropriate age in Guangdong Province. Methods: ) of this disease was simulated. Then, the incidence of HFMD under different vaccination coverage rate (0, 40, 70, and 90%) was simulated in four scenarios. Cost-effectiveness analysis was used to evaluate the health economics. Results: The self-funded volun…
Problematic internet use and aggression in Chinese middle school students: Mediation effect of reality social connectedness
Introduction: Problematic internet use (PIU) has become a prevalent concern worldwide and is associated with increased aggression. However, the underlying effect of PIU on aggression remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential influence of reality social connectedness (RSC) on the relationship between PIU and aggression. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from a large survey conducted among middle school students in f…
Application of the age-period-cohort model in tuberculosis
Up to now, tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health problem, posing a serious threat to human health. Traditional methods for analyzing time-varying trends, such as age and period, tend to ignore the poor impact of birth cohorts, which is an important factor in the development of TB. The age-period-cohort (APC) model, a statistical method widely used in recent decades in economics, sociology, and epidemiology, can quantitatively estimate …
Effect of population aging on pulmonary tuberculosis burden in Zhejiang Province, China: A population-based study
Background: China's aging population poses a growing challenge to disease burden. This study aims to evaluate the impact of population aging on the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in Zhejiang Province, China. Methods: PTB notified incidence data reported to the National Notifiable Diseases Reporting System from 2005 to 2022 were analyzed. The notified incidence from 2023 to 2035 was estimated using exponential regression models. The dec…
Challenges in implementing preventive treatment for latent tuberculosis infection: A narrative review from provider and demand-side perspectives
Background: Preventive treatment is an important measure to interrupt the development of tuberculosis (TB) in people with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), which is among the key elements of TB prevention and control in the future. However, the implementation of preventive treatments has been affected by various factors and has fallen far short of expectations. Therefore, this study aims to systematically identify barriers to initiating and i…
A Survey on the Daoist Lineages and Ritual Texts in Southeastern Hebei
Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, local Daoism in southeastern Hebei Province has developed in a complex and intertwined manner, characterized by the multiplicity and interpenetration of Daoist lineages. The inheritance of contemporary local Daoism persists in a living form in this region; despite gradual decline in modern times, it has preserved a wealth of local Daoist texts as well as complete traditions of jiao (offering) and zhai (retreats)…
HIV self-management and associated factors among people living with HIV in Hunan, China: A nine-year longitudinal study
Self-management refers to the behaviors and strategies individuals employ to manage their health conditions. For people living with HIV (PLWH), it encompasses medication adherence, health monitoring, symptom management, lifestyle maintenance and seeking emotional support. While previous studies on the factors influencing self-management in PLWH are predominantly cross-sectional, longitudinal studies are scarce. This nine-year longitudinal study a…
Trajectories of health-related quality of life among people with HIV within five years of diagnosis
Although HRQoL generally improved over the five years following HIV diagnosis, a small but notable proportion of individuals experienced unfavorable HRQoL trajectories. Monitoring and addressing time-varying psychosocial factors is essential to optimize long-term HRQoL outcomes in people with HIV
Positive psychological capital and antenatal depression: The chain-mediating roles of social support and maternal health literacy in rural China
The study was conducted according to the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki and was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committees of Wuhan University (No. WHU-LFMD-IRB2023069) and Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai ([2023] 2023ZH0092)
Age-period-cohort study of active pulmonary tuberculosis in eastern China: Analysis of 15-year surveillance data
Notification rates of PTB declined consistently across various age groups in Zhejiang Province. Young individuals aged 15-29 and older individuals aged 65-74 were identified as high-risk groups requiring active intervention. Additionally, pre-1978 birth cohorts had a relatively higher risk of PTB. These findings provided valuable insights into the age, period, and birth cohort characteristics of patients with PTB in Zhejiang Province, aiding rele…
Wu Mei Wan suppresses colorectal cancer stemness by regulating Sox9 expression via JAK2/STAT3 pathway
Glutinous Rice and Cultural Unity: Exploring its Role in the Hani People’s Life Cycle Rituals from a Migration Perspective
The association between parenting styles and depression symptoms in young adults with major depressive disorder: A latent profile analysis
Background: Parenting styles (PSs) are significant risk factors for major depressive disorder (MDD) in young adults. Understanding the common features of these parenting styles and their specific effects on depression is crucial for effective intervention. Aims: To assess the profiles of paternal and maternal parenting styles and their impact on depression-related symptoms in young Chinese adults with MDD. Method: This study involved 717 young ad…
Policy reinvention in diffusion: Evidence from municipal solid waste classification policy in China
While research on policy diffusion has gained significant interest among scholars worldwide, little attention has been given to policy reinvention in diffusion. This study aims to investigate the influencing factors and combination paths of policy reinvention in the Municipal Solid Waste Classification Policy (MSWCP). To achieve this, a theoretical framework encompassing internal factors, intergovernmental relations, and external influence has be…
Co-Designing Multispecies Speculations Through Biofuturing
Amid growing environmental concerns, there is an increasing demand for creative research approaches that address impending crises while simultaneously imagining sustainable modes for humans to coexist with nature. In response, we introduce the concept/practice of "biofuturing," a creative research approach concerned with the co-design of multispecies speculations of worlds to come. We engaged 21 scholars in a 3-day biofuturing event, combining a …
Er-Dong-Xiao-Ke decoction regulates lipid metabolism via PPARG-mediated UCP2/AMPK signaling to alleviate diabetic meibomian gland dysfunction
Poverty and Exclusion of Minorities in China and India
Ethnobotanical study on ritual plants used by Hani people in Yunnan, China
Background The Hani people, who reside in Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, rely on rice terrace farming as their primary livelihood. They utilize plants in various traditional ritual practices. The Hani people have categorized the value of plants based on their natural attributes and have refined the ways of using different plants in specific rituals through practical observations and experiences derived…
Are green buildings more liveable than conventional buildings? An examination from the perspective of occupants
Co-Designing Multispecies Speculations Through Biofuturing
Amid growing environmental concerns, there is an increasing demand for creative research approaches that address impending crises while simultaneously imagining sustainable modes for humans to coexist with nature. In response, we introduce the concept/practice of "biofuturing," a creative research approach concerned with the co-design of multispecies speculations of worlds to come. We engaged 21 scholars in a 3-day biofuturing event, combining a …
Sustainable regeneration of spent cathodes for lithium-ion and post-lithium-ion batteries
Just Commons: Governance of Irrigation Water in World Heritage Rice Terraces, Southwest China
The proper governance of agriculture water is crucial for meeting global food security and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially when considering small-scale farmers in the Global South. Water management has been examined as a form of the commons for agriculture, but shortcomings in Ostrom’s Design Principles restrict the scope of analysis. There is an urgent need for a novel framework for informing theories and practices fou…
Policy reinvention in diffusion: Evidence from municipal solid waste classification policy in China
While research on policy diffusion has gained significant interest among scholars worldwide, little attention has been given to policy reinvention in diffusion. This study aims to investigate the influencing factors and combination paths of policy reinvention in the Municipal Solid Waste Classification Policy (MSWCP). To achieve this, a theoretical framework encompassing internal factors, intergovernmental relations, and external influence has be…
Exploring the effect of family function on non-suicidal self-injury among Chinese adolescents in different family socioeconomic status
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents represents an alarming public health concern worldwide. Both family function and family socioeconomic status (SES) were found to play important roles in adolescent NSSI engagement. However, the effects of family function on NSSI among adolescents in different family SES are not well evidenced. Aims: This study aimed to explore how family functions (adaptation, partnership, growth, affe…
A comparative analysis on models of higher education massification
Bank share prices and stock market integration in Greater China
This paper empirically analyzes the relationship between the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite Index and the indexes of 10 Chinese listed banks. In particular, we try to test whether the listing of these banks has played a role in leading the Chinese stock market boom during 2007. Using daily prices from 1 June 2006 to 15 November 2007, we found that a unidirectional causality relationship existed either way between 10 most bank stock price…
Impact of the US Credit Crunch and Housing Market Crisis on China
Similarities between the US, the UK and the Chinese housing markets, including the movements of interest rates and house prices, and the exposure of some Chinese banks to the \nUS mortgage securitization market, have triggered concern about whether China could experience a US-style credit and housing market crisis. Significant differences between China \nand Western economies make that unlikely in the near future. China’s booming house market has…
Poverty and Exclusion of Minorities in China and India
A social epidemiological study on HIV/Aids in a village of Henan Province, China
The HIV/AIDS epidemic caused by commercial blood donation in rural Henan Province of China in the early- to mid-1990s is the largest known cohort in the world related to blood donation but is not fully described. The objectives of this study were to describe the epidemic, epidemiology, and social epidemiology of commercial blood donation and HIV/AIDS. Both qualitative and quantitative mixed methods were used. A village was randomly selected from …
Genetic association analyses of fast plasma glucose level in pre-menopausal Chinese women: Potential interaction between osteocalcin and oestrogen receptor α
The PvuII polymorphism of the ER-α gene and its potential interaction with the HindIII polymorphism of the BGP gene were associated with FPG in pre-menopausal Chinese women
A study on vertical greening practice emphasizing ecological benefits in Xiamen City of China
Through the practice of vertical greening, which is an important method for modern city greening, a city’s natural geographic conditions and rich plant resources can be efficiently utilized. Using vertical greening to shape the characteristics of a city is a promising method for sustainable development. Integration of vertical greening with urban characteristics offers huge ecological and cultural benefits. Vertical greening was adopted in China …
Are Informing Knowledge and Supportive Attitude Enough for Tobacco Control? A Latent Class Analysis of Cigarette Smoking Patterns among Medical Teachers in China
The smoking prevalence among medical teachers in China remains high. Programs on smoking cessation training are required. Future study should also develop targeted interventions for subgroups of smokers based on smoking consumption. Persistent and effective anti-tobacco efforts are needed to achieve the goals of creating smoke-free campuses and hospitals
The magnitude of and health system responses to the mental health treatment gap in adults in India and China
The Accessibility, Usability, and Reliability of Chinese Web-Based Information on HIV/Aids
In general, the HIV/AIDS related Chinese-language websites have poor reliability, although their accessibility and usability are fair. In addition, the treatment information presented on Chinese-language websites is far from sufficient. There is an imperative need for professionals and specialized institutes to improve the comprehensiveness of web-based information related to HIV/AIDS
Poverty and Exclusion of Minorities in China and India
Suicidal behaviors among newly diagnosed people living with HIV in Changsha, China
Newly-diagnosed people living with HIV (NPLWH) are at high risk of suicide. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of suicidal behaviors among NPLWH, and explore the relationships between HIV-related stress, depression, anxiety, and social support and suicidal ideation after diagnosed with HIV infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a standard set of questionnaires during 1 March 2013 and 30 September 2014 in the HIV/AIDS Voluntary Co…
Medication adherence to antiretroviral therapy among newly treated people living with HIV
One-sixth of the participants reported suboptimal medication adherence within the first 6 months. Factors associated with poor adherence included non-disclosure of their HIV status, had positive depression. Tailored interventions, such as effective psychological coping strategies, should be implemented for people living with HIV with newly initiated antiretroviral therapy to improve their medication adherence
Changes and determinants of health-related quality of life among people newly diagnosed with HIV in China: A 1-year follow-up study
A relatively lower HRQoL among HIV-infected people shortly after HIV diagnosis and an increase in HRQoL among people 1 year after HIV diagnosis were observed. Additional attention should be paid to individuals of older age, from rural areas, with HIV-related symptoms, with depression, with high levels of stress, and with a lack of social support
Health Information Literacy and Barriers of Online Health Information Seeking Among Digital Immigrants in Rural China: A Preliminary Survey
To evaluate the health information literacy (HIL) level and influencing factors among digital immigrants in rural China and to investigate their obstacles of online health information seeking. Cross-sectional study. Digital immigrants aged 45 to 65 in rural China. Self-assessment questionnaires and a semi-structured interview were developed to measure HIL among 1,132 participants. Nonparametric tests and multiple linear regression were employed t…
Daily intake of soft drinks is associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese adolescents
Objective: The association of soft drink consumption with mental problems in Asian adolescents has not been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the association of soft drink consumption and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents in China. Design: A cross-sectional study to investigate the association of intake of soft drinks and sugars from soft drinks with symptoms of anxiety and depression measured by the two-item Genera…
The experiences of health-care providers during the Covid-19 crisis in China: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: In the early stages of the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hubei, China, the local health-care system was overwhelmed. Physicians and nurses who had no infectious disease expertise were recruited to provide care to patients with COVID-19. To our knowledge, no studies on their experiences of combating COVID-19 have been published. We aimed to describe the experiences of these health-care providers in the early stages…
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients From 14 Countries: Estimates of the INTERPRET-DD Study
Aim: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common, severe microvascular complication of diabetes. Our study was to assess prevalence and risk factors for DPN in subjects with type 2 diabetes from 14 different countries. Methods: A total of 2733 subjects with type 2 diabetes aged 18-65 years (45.3% men, mean duration of diabetes = 8.8 years) were included to perform this International Prevalence and Treatment of Diabetes and Depression (INTERP…
The Disparities in Mental Health Between Gay and Bisexual Men Following Positive HIV Diagnosis in China: A One-Year Follow-Up Study
This study aimed to determine the change in mental health (depression and anxiety) among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men (GBM) one year after diagnosis and the disparities in trajectories of mental health between them. The potential factors contributing to the disparities were also investigated. This was a one-year follow-up study focusing on the mental health of newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals. Participants rated their depression, anx…
HIV-Related Stress Experienced by Newly Diagnosed People Living with HIV in China: A 1-Year Longitudinal Study
This study explored the HIV-related stressors that people living with HIV (PLWH) commonly experience and express as stressful at the time of diagnosis and 1 year later. The factors associated with stress levels and whether social support would moderate the negative effects of stress on psychological health (depressive and anxiety symptoms) were also investigated. Newly diagnosed PLWH were consecutively recruited in this study. Participants rated …
Association of Nap Duration after Lunch with Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Chinese Government Employee Population
Metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and all-cause mortality. However, the relationship between napping and metabolic syndrome remains contradictory. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between nap duration after lunch and prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and subgroup differences in the associations among a government employee population. A total of 5129 participan…
Gender differences of depression and anxiety among social media users during the Covid-19 outbreak in China: A cross-sectional study
The findings show the increased prevalence of depression and anxiety in Chinese population during the COVID-19 epidemic, and females are experiencing more severe anxiety symptoms than males. As social media is the current main resource of information related to COVID-19, interventions should be implemented to help users to limit the time they spend on social media and to get key information related to the epidemic from authoritative and authentic…
Is China's public housing programme destined to fail? Evidence from the city of Changsha
Since 2011, China has implemented a large‐scale public housing programme, constructing tens of millions of apartments to cope with increasing housing shortages and difficulties. Using the case study of Changsha, this study explored the likely fate of this inchoate but significant social policy initiative. We propose a ghettoisation framework for the underlying and interrelated socio‐economic mechanisms that produce and maintain the problem‐ridden…
Effects of Children's Outdoor Physical Activity in the Urban Neighborhood Activity Space Environment
The rapid development of cities results in many public health and built-up environmental problems, which have vital impacts on children's growth environment, the development of children, and city contradictions. There is a lack of children being a main concern when constructing new urban areas or reconstructing old districts. Children's activity spaces tend to be standardized and unified (kit, fence, and carpet) “KFC style” designs, which leads t…
Respiratory Symptoms and Urinary Cotinine Levels in Pre-school Children Exposed to Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Objective: Preschool children exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) are at risk of developing adverse respiratory health effects. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the effects of cigarette-smoking caregivers on respiratory symptoms and urinary cotinine (UC) levels in children. Methods: A cross-sectional study consisting of 543 children (aged between 5 and 6 years) from 5 kindergartens in central China was cond…
Medicine (59 works) · Psychology (37 works) · Psychiatry (32 works) · Environmental health (28 works) · Clinical Psychology (26 works) · China (25 works) · Internal Medicine (25 works) · Anxiety (21 works) · Demography (19 works) · Geography (19 works)