Jean H Kim
Biographic Data
| ID | 5220842 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jean H Kim |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jean H |
| FAMILY NAME | Kim |
| SIGNATURE | KIM J H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5799-5913 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Profiles of Risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Sexually Active Men in Rwanda
Risky sexual behaviors (RSB) remain one of the major causes of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of various RSB and their correlates among sexually active men in Rwanda, one of the poorest countries in the world. Using data from the 2020 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of sexually active males (n = 4735) was examined for the prevalence of …
Is there a link between women’s empowerment and childhood vaccination?“
Female migrant domestic worker experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong
During the COVID-19 pandemic, international migrant workers were often at risk of increased hardships due to disrupted employment, insecure residency status, and stringent government pandemic policies. Migrant domestic workers (MDW) who are typically required to live in the home of their employer, away from social support networks, may face additional stressors and vulnerabilities. This study seeks to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemi…
The Role of Stress and Perceived Social Support in the Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Mental Health Among Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
International migrant workers often face discrimination and poor work conditions that may negatively affect their mental health. Female migrant domestic workers (MDW), who often must reside in their place of work, may face additional daily stressors and discrimination compared with other international migrant workers. To address the stresses from discrimination and other challenges faced by MDWs, use of social support networks are often encourage…
Who is being targeted by alcohol social media marketing? A study of Chinese young adults in Hong Kong
Development and validation of a Chinese Drinking Expectancies Questionnaire for young adults
Employment conditions and mental health of overseas female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
The findings call for increased scrutiny of employment conditions and mental well-being of MDWs
Perceived discrimination and mental health among female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
Increased availability to mental health services should be considered. To improve MDW mental health, policymakers may also regulate maximum weekly working hours and ensure minimum standards for living environments. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Feasibility of introducing effective alcohol harms reduction strategies in a low regulation region
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Sexually Active Female Adolescents in Zambia
A longitudinal study of Covid-19 preventive behavior fatigue in Hong Kong
Even in regions with past pandemic experience, maintaining social distancing behaviors during a protracted pandemic remains a major public health challenge
Selling World Health Organization's Alcohol “Best Buys” and Other Recommended Interventions in an Urban Chinese Population
Background To counter the harms caused by alcohol use, the World Health Organization (WHO) outlined a series of evidence-based recommendations, including the highly cost-effective “Best Buys” recommendations. While many Western countries have been actively introducing alcohol harms reduction strategies, it is unclear whether these cost-effective policies would be publicly acceptable in Asian regions with traditionally low alcohol consumption. Thi…
First‐ and second‐hand alcohol‐related harms among urban Chinese
Drinking Expectancies among Chinese Young Adults
Alcohol harm reduction strategies will need to address the positive drinking expectancies uncovered in this study. Future policy discussions in this emerging alcohol market region should consider greater scrutiny of the role of alcohol marketing in the propagation of positive drinking expectancies
Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake among Female Foreign Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
Globally, minority groups and non-citizens may not be sufficiently included in the COVID-19 vaccine coverage. This study seeks to understand determinants of vaccine uptake among female foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Hong Kong. We conducted a cross-sectional study of female FDWs ( n = 581) from June to August 2021. Respondents completed an online survey obtaining sociodemographic, employment, and health status information. Based upon the socio…
Population Adherence to Infection Control Behaviors during Hong Kong’s First and Third Covid-19 Waves
In urban areas of this region, interventions to improve personal hygiene in a prolonged pandemic should target males and those with low education. In addition to these groups, the working population needs to be targeted in order to improve adherence to social distancing guidelines
Prevalence of negative emotional eating and its associated psychosocial factors among urban Chinese undergraduates in Hong Kong
This study revealed that negative EE is prevalent among female Chinese university students and not uncommon among male students. Management of negative EE should be included as a component of university mental health promotion programmes in the region
Does subjective social status predict depressive symptoms in Chinese elderly? A longitudinal study from Hong Kong
Background Subjective social status (SSS), one’s self-perceived social status, has been gaining interest among researchers as a risk/protective factor of many health outcomes. SSS encompasses both socio-economic factors (eg, income) and intangible aspects of status (eg, esteem from peers). This study’s main objective was to examine the association between SSS and future risk of depression in elderly Chinese. Methods Using data from the ongoing Mr…
Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels
Impacts of alcohol duty reductions on cardiovascular mortality among elderly Chinese
BACKGROUND: In March 2007, the Hong Kong Government halved its heavy excise taxes on beer and wine, and 1 year later, it eliminated all duties on these beverages. This study examines the impact of such duty reductions on cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality among the elderly in Hong Kong. METHODS: Box-Jenkins autoregressive integrated moving average intervention time series analyses were applied to monthly morality data from 2001 to 201…
Is Previous Disaster Experience a Good Predictor for Disaster Preparedness in Extreme Poverty Households in Remote Muslim Minority Based Community in China
Disaster preparedness is an important preventive strategy for protecting health and mitigating adverse health effects of unforeseen disasters. A multi-site based ethnic minority project (2009-2015) is set up to examine health and disaster preparedness related issues in remote, rural, disaster prone communities in China. The primary objective of this reported study is to examine if previous disaster experience significantly increases household dis…
Awareness and Acceptability of Female Condoms Among Monogamous Hong Kong Chinese Female Sexually Transmitted Infection Patients
Does Living Density Matter for Nonfatal Unintentional Home Injury in Asian Urban Settings? Evidence from Hong Kong
Impacts of media coverage on the community stress level in Hong Kong after the tsunami on 26 December 2004
Study objectives: The study investigated the prevalence and associated factors (media coverage in particular) of stress related responses to the December 2004 tsunami. Design: An anonymous population based cross sectional telephone survey was conducted. Post-traumatic stress symptom was measured by the locally validated Chinese impact of event scale (CIES) and whether the respondent felt disturbed, apprehensive, or horrified because of the tsunam…
Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels
Impacts of alcohol duty reductions on cardiovascular mortality among elderly Chinese
BACKGROUND: In March 2007, the Hong Kong Government halved its heavy excise taxes on beer and wine, and 1 year later, it eliminated all duties on these beverages. This study examines the impact of such duty reductions on cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality among the elderly in Hong Kong. METHODS: Box-Jenkins autoregressive integrated moving average intervention time series analyses were applied to monthly morality data from 2001 to 201…
Impacts of media coverage on the community stress level in Hong Kong after the tsunami on 26 December 2004
Study objectives: The study investigated the prevalence and associated factors (media coverage in particular) of stress related responses to the December 2004 tsunami. Design: An anonymous population based cross sectional telephone survey was conducted. Post-traumatic stress symptom was measured by the locally validated Chinese impact of event scale (CIES) and whether the respondent felt disturbed, apprehensive, or horrified because of the tsunam…
Does Living Density Matter for Nonfatal Unintentional Home Injury in Asian Urban Settings? Evidence from Hong Kong
Is Previous Disaster Experience a Good Predictor for Disaster Preparedness in Extreme Poverty Households in Remote Muslim Minority Based Community in China
Disaster preparedness is an important preventive strategy for protecting health and mitigating adverse health effects of unforeseen disasters. A multi-site based ethnic minority project (2009-2015) is set up to examine health and disaster preparedness related issues in remote, rural, disaster prone communities in China. The primary objective of this reported study is to examine if previous disaster experience significantly increases household dis…
Awareness and Acceptability of Female Condoms Among Monogamous Hong Kong Chinese Female Sexually Transmitted Infection Patients
Impacts of alcohol duty reductions on cardiovascular mortality among elderly Chinese
BACKGROUND: In March 2007, the Hong Kong Government halved its heavy excise taxes on beer and wine, and 1 year later, it eliminated all duties on these beverages. This study examines the impact of such duty reductions on cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality among the elderly in Hong Kong. METHODS: Box-Jenkins autoregressive integrated moving average intervention time series analyses were applied to monthly morality data from 2001 to 201…
Sociodemographic Correlates of Sexlessness Among American Adults and Associations with Self-Reported Happiness Levels
Does subjective social status predict depressive symptoms in Chinese elderly? A longitudinal study from Hong Kong
Background Subjective social status (SSS), one’s self-perceived social status, has been gaining interest among researchers as a risk/protective factor of many health outcomes. SSS encompasses both socio-economic factors (eg, income) and intangible aspects of status (eg, esteem from peers). This study’s main objective was to examine the association between SSS and future risk of depression in elderly Chinese. Methods Using data from the ongoing Mr…
Population Adherence to Infection Control Behaviors during Hong Kong’s First and Third Covid-19 Waves
In urban areas of this region, interventions to improve personal hygiene in a prolonged pandemic should target males and those with low education. In addition to these groups, the working population needs to be targeted in order to improve adherence to social distancing guidelines
Prevalence of negative emotional eating and its associated psychosocial factors among urban Chinese undergraduates in Hong Kong
This study revealed that negative EE is prevalent among female Chinese university students and not uncommon among male students. Management of negative EE should be included as a component of university mental health promotion programmes in the region
Selling World Health Organization's Alcohol “Best Buys” and Other Recommended Interventions in an Urban Chinese Population
Background To counter the harms caused by alcohol use, the World Health Organization (WHO) outlined a series of evidence-based recommendations, including the highly cost-effective “Best Buys” recommendations. While many Western countries have been actively introducing alcohol harms reduction strategies, it is unclear whether these cost-effective policies would be publicly acceptable in Asian regions with traditionally low alcohol consumption. Thi…
First‐ and second‐hand alcohol‐related harms among urban Chinese
Drinking Expectancies among Chinese Young Adults
Alcohol harm reduction strategies will need to address the positive drinking expectancies uncovered in this study. Future policy discussions in this emerging alcohol market region should consider greater scrutiny of the role of alcohol marketing in the propagation of positive drinking expectancies
Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake among Female Foreign Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
Globally, minority groups and non-citizens may not be sufficiently included in the COVID-19 vaccine coverage. This study seeks to understand determinants of vaccine uptake among female foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Hong Kong. We conducted a cross-sectional study of female FDWs ( n = 581) from June to August 2021. Respondents completed an online survey obtaining sociodemographic, employment, and health status information. Based upon the socio…
Feasibility of introducing effective alcohol harms reduction strategies in a low regulation region
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Sexually Active Female Adolescents in Zambia
A longitudinal study of Covid-19 preventive behavior fatigue in Hong Kong
Even in regions with past pandemic experience, maintaining social distancing behaviors during a protracted pandemic remains a major public health challenge
Who is being targeted by alcohol social media marketing? A study of Chinese young adults in Hong Kong
Development and validation of a Chinese Drinking Expectancies Questionnaire for young adults
Employment conditions and mental health of overseas female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
The findings call for increased scrutiny of employment conditions and mental well-being of MDWs
Perceived discrimination and mental health among female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
Increased availability to mental health services should be considered. To improve MDW mental health, policymakers may also regulate maximum weekly working hours and ensure minimum standards for living environments. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Female migrant domestic worker experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong
During the COVID-19 pandemic, international migrant workers were often at risk of increased hardships due to disrupted employment, insecure residency status, and stringent government pandemic policies. Migrant domestic workers (MDW) who are typically required to live in the home of their employer, away from social support networks, may face additional stressors and vulnerabilities. This study seeks to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemi…
The Role of Stress and Perceived Social Support in the Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Mental Health Among Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
International migrant workers often face discrimination and poor work conditions that may negatively affect their mental health. Female migrant domestic workers (MDW), who often must reside in their place of work, may face additional daily stressors and discrimination compared with other international migrant workers. To address the stresses from discrimination and other challenges faced by MDWs, use of social support networks are often encourage…
Profiles of Risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Sexually Active Men in Rwanda
Risky sexual behaviors (RSB) remain one of the major causes of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of various RSB and their correlates among sexually active men in Rwanda, one of the poorest countries in the world. Using data from the 2020 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of sexually active males (n = 4735) was examined for the prevalence of …
Is there a link between women’s empowerment and childhood vaccination?“
Medicine (19 works) · Environmental health (14 works) · Population (13 works) · Demography (12 works) · Public health (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Gerontology (9 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (7 works) · Demography (6 works)