Benjamin K P Woo
Biographic Data
| ID | 5419313 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Benjamin K P Woo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Benjamin K P |
| FAMILY NAME | Woo |
| SIGNATURE | WOO B K P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0127-4850 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From eSports to “Gam Saan Songs”
We read with interest the randomized controlled study by Hayashi et al. [1] investigating the effects of electronic sports (eSports) on cognitive function and psychiatric symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While the exploration of novel digital engagement is timely, the reported null results regarding cognitive outcomes underscore a critical challenge: the necessity of “cultural fit” in digital therapeutics for older p…
Efficacy of Instagram in Promoting Psychoeducation in the Chinese-Speaking Population
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the use of Instagram in disseminating information regarding first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia. Methods: Facebook and Instagram advertisements linked to an external YouTube video detailing first-time psychosis were initiated for 48 h. Metrics regarding the number of unique individuals reached and number of engagements were collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Faceboo…
Health Fairs Remain Important for Chinese Americans After Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Woo, Benjamin K.P. MD; Chung, Siubak BA; Woo, Gina BA; Chung, Jamie O.P. BA Author Information
Facebook Advertising for Disseminating Early Psychosis Education to the Chinese-Speaking General Public
Purpose: To explore the role of Facebook advertisement in disseminating first-episode psychosis knowledge to the Chinese-speaking general public. Methods: A Facebook advertisement, linked to an external YouTube education video on first-episode psychosis, was displayed for 48 h. Metrics such as number of unique individuals reached, the number of engagements, the engagement rate (engagements/reaches), and the cost per post engagement were recorded.…
YouTube as a New Medium for Dementia Education Among Chinese Americans
Use of YouTube to reduce mental health stigma
Duration of residence and dementia literacy among Chinese Americans
BACKGROUND: To investigate whether duration of residence (DOR) impacts dementia literacy in Chinese Americans aged 40-64. MATERIAL: A total of 151 Chinese Americans answered a self-administered, true/false survey assessing knowledge of dementia symptoms, treatment, cause and prognosis. Two groups were dichotomized and compared based on DOR in the USA. DISCUSSION: DOR did not greatly impact the understanding of dementia between respondents with a …
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Duration of residence and dementia literacy among Chinese Americans
BACKGROUND: To investigate whether duration of residence (DOR) impacts dementia literacy in Chinese Americans aged 40-64. MATERIAL: A total of 151 Chinese Americans answered a self-administered, true/false survey assessing knowledge of dementia symptoms, treatment, cause and prognosis. Two groups were dichotomized and compared based on DOR in the USA. DISCUSSION: DOR did not greatly impact the understanding of dementia between respondents with a …
Use of YouTube to reduce mental health stigma
Facebook Advertising for Disseminating Early Psychosis Education to the Chinese-Speaking General Public
Purpose: To explore the role of Facebook advertisement in disseminating first-episode psychosis knowledge to the Chinese-speaking general public. Methods: A Facebook advertisement, linked to an external YouTube education video on first-episode psychosis, was displayed for 48 h. Metrics such as number of unique individuals reached, the number of engagements, the engagement rate (engagements/reaches), and the cost per post engagement were recorded.…
YouTube as a New Medium for Dementia Education Among Chinese Americans
Efficacy of Instagram in Promoting Psychoeducation in the Chinese-Speaking Population
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of the use of Instagram in disseminating information regarding first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia. Methods: Facebook and Instagram advertisements linked to an external YouTube video detailing first-time psychosis were initiated for 48 h. Metrics regarding the number of unique individuals reached and number of engagements were collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Faceboo…
Health Fairs Remain Important for Chinese Americans After Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Woo, Benjamin K.P. MD; Chung, Siubak BA; Woo, Gina BA; Chung, Jamie O.P. BA Author Information
From eSports to “Gam Saan Songs”
We read with interest the randomized controlled study by Hayashi et al. [1] investigating the effects of electronic sports (eSports) on cognitive function and psychiatric symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While the exploration of novel digital engagement is timely, the reported null results regarding cognitive outcomes underscore a critical challenge: the necessity of “cultural fit” in digital therapeutics for older p…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Descriptive statistics (3 works) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 works) · Political science (3 works)