Ding
Biographic Data
| ID | 3799628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ding |
| FAMILY NAME | Ding |
| SIGNATURE | DING |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9850-9224 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 44 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 44 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Gender gap in physical activity and sport participation across the lifespan in Australia between 2016 and 2023
The primary aim of this study was to examine the gender gap in specific types of leisure-time physical activity (including sport and active recreation) in Australians across the lifespan from 2016 to 2023. The secondary aim of this study was to examine trends in participation in specific types of leisure-time physical activity from 2016 to 2023. This repeated cross-sectional study included sport and active recreation data from Ausplay (2016–2023)…
Commercial determinants of active travel: A crucial but overlooked barrier to health and sustainability
Depression in children: Impact of the father companionship and peer relationship
Reasons for the increased incidence of depression in Chinese children remain poorly understood. Therefore, this study explored the influence of paternal companionship and peer relationships on depression in children based on OLS method using data reported by 2498 children from China (children Mage 10.7; 52.1% girls). We found that both variables could alleviate depression among children, but the effect of peer relationships was significantly grea…
Did the healthy cities pilot policy improve household health poverty? An empirical study from China
Pregnant Persons as a Gender Category: A Trans Feminist Analysis of Pregnancy Discrimination
How should we make sense of pregnancy discrimination as an issue of gender equality? In a striking 1974 decision, Geduldig v. Aiello, the US Supreme Court has answered that we simply cannot. Pregnancy discrimination does not constitute a form of sex discrimination prohibited by law, the 6–3 decision claims, because differential treatment based on pregnancy draws only a gender-neutral line between “pregnant women” and “nonpregnant persons,” not th…
Effect of retirement on loneliness: A longitudinal comparative analysis across Australia, China and the USA
BACKGROUND: There is evidence that the transition to retirement can bring social challenges and may increase loneliness. Few studies have examined the impact of retirement on loneliness; most have been conducted in Western countries. It is important to examine the differences in loneliness postretirement across countries to identify patterns and risk factors that might influence the health and well-being of older adults. We aimed to examine the e…
Evaluation of the health risk using multi-pollutant air quality health index: Case study in Tianjin, China
Introduction: Air pollution imposes a significant burden on public health. Compared with the popular air quality index (AQI), the air quality health index (AQHI) provides a more comprehensive approach to measuring mixtures of air pollutants and is suitable for overall assessments of the short-term health effects of such mixtures. Methods: We established an AQHI and cumulative risk index (CRI)-AQHI for Tianjin using single-and multi-pollutant mode…
Sixteen-year trends in multiple lifestyle risk behaviours by socioeconomic status from 2004 to 2019 in New South Wales, Australia
Few studies have examined trends in inequalities related to lifestyle risk behaviours. This study examined 1) 16-year (2004–2019) trends of individual lifestyle risk factors and a combined lifestyle risk index and 2) trends in socioeconomic inequalities in these risk factors, in New South Wales (NSW; Australia) adults. Data was sourced from the NSW Adult Population Health Survey, an annual telephone survey of NSW residents aged ≥16 years, totalli…
Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity among Chinese adults: A longitudinal population-based study
Our study provides longitudinal evidence for associations between dietary patterns and later obesity phenotypes among Chinese adults. Our findings may guide the development of evidence-based preventive nutrition interventions to control the obesity epidemic
Have Middle-Aged and Older Americans Become Lonelier? 20-Year Trends From the Health and Retirement Study
Contrary to common perceptions, loneliness has decreased over 20 years of follow-up in middle-aged and older Americans. Several sociodemographic subgroups have been identified as having a higher risk of loneliness, prompting targeted public health attention
Creating livable cities for healthy ageing: Cognitive health in older adults and their 15-minute walkable neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood built environments have increasingly been recognized as important nonpharmacological environmental features that contribute to cognitive health. However, evidence of the impact of built environments on older adults' cognition remains inconclusive, and key factors need further investigation, specifically in ultradense Asian cities witnessing accelerated population ageing. In this study, fine-scale built environment data were used to …
The prevalence of loneliness across 113 countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Role of the Social Support and Health Status in Living Arrangement Preference of the Elderly in China—A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Living arrangement of the elderly is one of the most important components that affect their quality of life in later years. The aging, with the phenomenon of low fertility rate and family structure transformation, has caused changes in the living arrangements of the elderly. This research aimed to find the elderly's living arrangement preferences and influencing factors. Methods: The data were obtained from The Chinese Longitudinal He…
Physical activity behaviours in adolescence: Current evidence and opportunities for intervention
Living With Cognitive Impairment in China: Exploring Dyadic Experiences Through a Person-Centered Care Lens
China has experienced a substantial increase in the number of older adults with dementia and milder forms of cognitive impairment. Being spouses of Persons with cognitive impairment (PWCI) and living with them for several decades does not necessarily mean that it is easier for them to provide person-centered care and maintain a valued and healthy relationship. The current study explored how elements of PCC, as operationalized by the Senses Framew…
Air pollution and the noncommunicable disease prevention agenda: Opportunities for public health and environmental science
Air pollution is a major environmental risk factor and contributor to chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, most public health approaches to NCD prevention focus on behavioural and biomedical risk factors, rather than environmental risk factors such as air pollution. This article discusses the implications of such a focus. It then outlines the opportunities for those in public health and environmental science to work together across …
The Association between Fast Food Outlets and Overweight in Adolescents Is Confounded by Neighbourhood Deprivation: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Millennium Cohort Study
The aim of our study is to utilise longitudinal data to explore if the association between the retail fast food environment and overweight in adolescents is confounded by neighbourhood deprivation. Data from the Millennium Cohort Study for England were obtained for waves 5 (ages 11/12; 2011/12; n = 13,469) and 6 (ages 14/15; 2014/15; n = 11,884). Our outcome variable was overweight/obesity defined using age and sex-specific International Obesity …
Inhibitory Effect of Vanillin on Biofilm Formation by Multi-Species Wastewater Culture
This paper mainly investigates the inhibitory effect and mechanism of vanillin on mixed-culture biofilm formation, and discusses the feasibility of controlling membrane fouling with vanillin. The biofilms were cultured under static conditions and a microfluidic chamber, respectively. The results show that vanillin can effectively inhibit the microbial adhesion and biofilm formation; the inhibition rate increases with the vanillin concentration. A…
Understanding Prevention and Management of Coronary Heart Disease Among Chinese Immigrants and Their Family Carers: A Socioecological Approach
Introduction: Health disparities among immigrants exist across socioecological domains. While Chinese immigrants face increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) after migration, the reasons are not well understood. Method: This descriptive qualitative study collected 18 semistructured interviews with Chinese immigrants with CHD and family carers from two Australian hospitals. Analysis was guided by the social–ecological model. Results: Poor …
Social engagement pattern, health behaviors and subjective well-being of older adults: An international perspective using WHO-Sage survey data
This international study found high social engagement as a potential health-promoting factor in some low- to middle-income countries. Although the impacts of social engagement on tobacco and alcohol use and diet were complicated and culture-specific, interventions at both individual and community levels should encourage healthy lifestyles through positive social engagement
Association between TV viewing and heart disease mortality: Observational study using negative control outcome
AIMS: Sedentary behaviour (particularly television (TV) viewing) is thought to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We employed a negative control outcome to explore whether the association between TV viewing and heart disease mortality is explained by confounding. METHODS: The sample was drawn from the UK Biobank study and comprised 479 658 participants (aged 56.5±8.0 years; 45.7% men) followed up over a mean of 10.4 years. TV viewing wa…
Development and validation of a smoking rationalization scale for male smokers in China
The purpose of this study is to develop a smoking rationalization scale for Chinese male smokers. A total of 35 focus groups and 19 one-on-one interviews were conducted to collect items of the scale. Exploratory factor analyses and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to identify the underlying structure of the scale. Results found a 26-item scale within six dimensions (smoking functional beliefs, risk generalization beliefs, social accept…
Sitting Time, Physical Activity, and Risk of Mortality in Adults
BACKGROUND: It is unclear what level of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) offsets the health risks of sitting. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the joint and stratified associations of sitting and MVPA with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and to estimate the theoretical effect of replacing sitting time with physical activity, standing, and sleep. METHODS: A longitudinal analysis of t…
On knowledge generation and use for sustainability
The Double Burdens of Mental Health Among Aids Patients With Fully Successful Immune Restoration: A Cross-Sectional Study of Anxiety and Depression in China
Background Anxiety and depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people with HIV infection. We investigated the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression among adult HIV-infected patients across China. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we describe clinical and psychosocial variables related to depression and anxiety in 4103 HIV-infected persons. Doctors assessed anxiety and depression by asking patients whet…
Creating livable cities for healthy ageing: Cognitive health in older adults and their 15-minute walkable neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood built environments have increasingly been recognized as important nonpharmacological environmental features that contribute to cognitive health. However, evidence of the impact of built environments on older adults' cognition remains inconclusive, and key factors need further investigation, specifically in ultradense Asian cities witnessing accelerated population ageing. In this study, fine-scale built environment data were used to …
Measuring immigration stress of first-generation female Korean immigrants in California: Psychometric evaluation of Demand of Immigration Scale
Evidence has been offered that the Korean-translated DI Scale is a reliable and valid measurement tool to examine immigration stress among Korean immigrants. The Korean-translated DI Scale has replicated factor structure obtained in other ethnicities, but addition of cultural-specific items is suggested for Korean immigrants. High levels of language and occupation-related stress warrant attention from researchers, social workers, and policy-maker…
Dissatisfaction with current integration reforms of health insurance schemes in China: Are they a success and what matters
Integration reforms have been piloted as key policies to address the fragmented health insurance system in China. They are also regarded as a better choice for realizing a Universal Basic Medical Insurance System (UBMIS). This study has attempted to explore the determinants that may affect respondents' dissatisfaction with the reforms. The aim is to provide evidence for more effective policy adjustment during the next round of nationwide integrat…
Youth Physical Activity Opportunities in Lower and Higher Income Neighborhoods
On knowledge generation and use for sustainability
Mental Work Demands and Late-Life Cognitive Impairment: Results From the Shanghai Aging Study
Our results suggest that long-time mental work stimulation during adulthood would have potential benefits to late-life cognition
Analysis of the role of the Mosuo culture in local environmental protection in Lugu Lake region
Lugu Lake region not only has a plateau lake, which has important ecological functions, but also a unique matriarchal culture and Axia marriage. The natural ecology and water quality in Lugu Lake region have remained good for generations, not only because of the relatively closed geography and local economic underdevelopment but also because of the local Mosuo culture. To understand the relationship between the Mosuo culture and protection of the…
Preliminary study on effects of tourism on Mosuo matriarchal culture
The ethnic communities of Lugu Lake have experienced the rapid development of tour-ism because of the attractions of their culture and traditional customs as well as their beautiful environment. Tourism and other economic activities have a variety of socio-cultural effects on host communities. Based on a survey of 105 Mosuo families, statistic correlation analysis was used to examine the local people's viewpoints regarding marriage, language, tra…
Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Youth (News-Y): Reliability and relationship with physical activity
Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Youth
Support for climate policy and societal action are linked to perceptions about scientific agreement
Youth Physical Activity Opportunities in Lower and Higher Income Neighborhoods
Measuring immigration stress of first-generation female Korean immigrants in California: Psychometric evaluation of Demand of Immigration Scale
Evidence has been offered that the Korean-translated DI Scale is a reliable and valid measurement tool to examine immigration stress among Korean immigrants. The Korean-translated DI Scale has replicated factor structure obtained in other ethnicities, but addition of cultural-specific items is suggested for Korean immigrants. High levels of language and occupation-related stress warrant attention from researchers, social workers, and policy-maker…
Perceived Discrimination and Smoking Among Rural-to-Urban Migrant Women in China
Built environment, physical activity, and obesity: What have we learned from reviewing the literature
To evaluate the growing literature on the built environment and physical activity/obesity, we conducted a review of review papers. Through a systematic search, we identified 36 reviews that met the inclusion criteria and evaluated these reviews based on key information provided, review methodology, and specificity regarding measurement. We also analyzed research gaps and areas of improvement identified by previous reviews and propose a research a…
Travel Mode and Physical Activity at Sydney University
How staff and students travel to university can impact their physical activity level. An online survey of physical activity and travel behaviour was conducted in early November 2012 to inform planning of physical activity and active travel promotion programs at the University of Sydney, Australia as part of the "Sit Less, Move More" sub-committee of the Healthy University Initiative, and as baseline data for evaluation. There were 3,737 useable r…
Engineering online and in-person social networks to sustain physical activity: Application of a conceptual model
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High prevalence of overweight and obesity among inner city Chinese children in Shanghai, 2011
The high prevalence of combined overweight and obesity among urban Chinese youth, especially among boys, requires immediate health promotion intervention
Don't worry, be happy: Cross-sectional associations between physical activity and happiness in 15 European countries
Increasing physical activity volume was associated with higher levels of happiness. Although the influence of physical activity intensity appeared minimal, the association with happiness was domain specific and was strongest for "a lot" of domestic and/or "some" vocational physical activity. Future studies to establish causation are indicated and may prompt changes in how physical activity for improving mental health is promoted
The economic burden of physical inactivity: A global analysis of major non-communicable diseases
Identifying Factors Associated with Risk Assessment Competencies of Public Health Emergency Responders
This study aimed to better understand the current situation of risk assessment and identify the factors associated with competence of emergency responders in public health risk assessment. The participants were selected by a multi-stage, stratified cluster sampling method in Heilongjiang Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The questionnaires that measured their perceptions on risk assessment competences were administered through the…
Multiple lifestyle behaviours and mortality, findings from a large population-based Norwegian cohort study - The Hunt Study
This study adds to previous research on multiple risk behaviours by incorporating emerging risk factors. Findings regarding social participation and prolonged sitting suggest new components of healthy lifestyles and potential new directions for population health interventions
The Double Burdens of Mental Health Among Aids Patients With Fully Successful Immune Restoration: A Cross-Sectional Study of Anxiety and Depression in China
Background Anxiety and depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people with HIV infection. We investigated the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression among adult HIV-infected patients across China. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we describe clinical and psychosocial variables related to depression and anxiety in 4103 HIV-infected persons. Doctors assessed anxiety and depression by asking patients whet…
The knowledge spillover theory of intrapreneurship
Introducing the Knowledge Spillover Theory of Intrapreneurship, we examine how labour mobility impacts innovation distributed by firm size. A matched employer-employee dataset, pooled with firm-level patent application data, is implemented in the analysis. We provide new evidence that knowledge workers’ mobility has a positive and strongly significant impact on all firms’ innovation output, measured as patent applications. The patterns and effect…
Mental Work Demands and Late-Life Cognitive Impairment: Results From the Shanghai Aging Study
Our results suggest that long-time mental work stimulation during adulthood would have potential benefits to late-life cognition
Dissatisfaction with current integration reforms of health insurance schemes in China: Are they a success and what matters
Integration reforms have been piloted as key policies to address the fragmented health insurance system in China. They are also regarded as a better choice for realizing a Universal Basic Medical Insurance System (UBMIS). This study has attempted to explore the determinants that may affect respondents' dissatisfaction with the reforms. The aim is to provide evidence for more effective policy adjustment during the next round of nationwide integrat…
Sitting Time, Physical Activity, and Risk of Mortality in Adults
BACKGROUND: It is unclear what level of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) offsets the health risks of sitting. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the joint and stratified associations of sitting and MVPA with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and to estimate the theoretical effect of replacing sitting time with physical activity, standing, and sleep. METHODS: A longitudinal analysis of t…
On knowledge generation and use for sustainability
Inhibitory Effect of Vanillin on Biofilm Formation by Multi-Species Wastewater Culture
This paper mainly investigates the inhibitory effect and mechanism of vanillin on mixed-culture biofilm formation, and discusses the feasibility of controlling membrane fouling with vanillin. The biofilms were cultured under static conditions and a microfluidic chamber, respectively. The results show that vanillin can effectively inhibit the microbial adhesion and biofilm formation; the inhibition rate increases with the vanillin concentration. A…
Understanding Prevention and Management of Coronary Heart Disease Among Chinese Immigrants and Their Family Carers: A Socioecological Approach
Introduction: Health disparities among immigrants exist across socioecological domains. While Chinese immigrants face increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) after migration, the reasons are not well understood. Method: This descriptive qualitative study collected 18 semistructured interviews with Chinese immigrants with CHD and family carers from two Australian hospitals. Analysis was guided by the social–ecological model. Results: Poor …
Social engagement pattern, health behaviors and subjective well-being of older adults: An international perspective using WHO-Sage survey data
This international study found high social engagement as a potential health-promoting factor in some low- to middle-income countries. Although the impacts of social engagement on tobacco and alcohol use and diet were complicated and culture-specific, interventions at both individual and community levels should encourage healthy lifestyles through positive social engagement
Medicine (34 works) · Psychology (21 works) · Environmental health (19 works) · Gerontology (17 works) · Geography (13 works) · Political science (13 works) · Demography (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (11 works) · Physical Activity and Health (10 works) · Public health (10 works)