Yong Gan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6076284 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yong Gan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yong |
| FAMILY NAME | Gan |
| SIGNATURE | GAN Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Huazhong University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7330-2937 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Study on the current situation and spatial distribution of intimate partner violence among Chinese residents
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV), defined as any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological, or sexual harm to those in the relationship, is a significant public health issue worldwide. To analyze the current status and spatial distribution patterns of IPV among residents in China, and identify the nationwide prevalence trends and regions of high severity, so as to provide a scientific basis for the fo…
Relationship between workplace violence and depressive symptoms among emergency department physicians in China: The mediating role of occupational burnout
Background: Workplace violence (WPV) was a global public health issue worldwide. Given the specificity of emergency department physicians' professional roles, the incidence of WPV was significantly higher than that of practitioners in other healthcare groups. Investigating the association between exposure to WPV and psychological health can provide a scientific basis for managers to implement precise interventions on violent incidents, thereby ef…
Mental health of primary health care physicians and nurses following prolonged infection control rules: A national survey in China
Introduction: This study examined the prevalence and correlates of probable mental health disorders, including psychological distress, somatization, depression, anxiety, phobic anxiety (PHO), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia among Chinese primary health care (PHC) physicians and nurses amid the post-pandemic period in 2022. Method: Region-stratified sampling was conducted to recruit a nation…
Attitudes towards snakebite health education and associated factors among residents in China: A national cross-sectional study
Background: This study aimed to investigate attitudes towards health education on snakebites and to identify the influencing factors among Chinese residents. Additionally, we proposed effective health education strategies for snakebite management. Methods: tests, and univariable and multivariable binary logistic regression models to analyse the data. Results: We included 56 669 respondents in the analysis. The average score for snakebite knowledg…
Vulnerability factors of snake bite patients in China
Snakebite patients in China have weak knowledge about snakebite, low awareness of medical treatment, lack of correct prevention and emergency treatment measures, dependence on folk remedies, poor housing and so on. In addition, there are low availability of antivenoms and unreasonable distribution of medical resources in some areas of China. Multisectoral and multidisciplinary cooperation should be developed to prevent and control snakebites in o…
Willingness to maintain contracts with family doctors among Chinese residents: Results from one national cross-sectional study and a meta-analysis of 25 studies
Background A number of studies have investigated the influencing factors regarding the renewal of contracts associated with Family Doctor Contract Services (FDCS) in different regions of China since it was officially implemented in 2009; however, none of the previous studies have been considered using a nationally representative sample in combination with a meta-analysis. Methods A multistage stratified sampling method was used to investigate par…
Occupational stress of physicians and nurses in emergency departments after contracting Covid-19 and its influencing factors: A cross-sectional study
Background: Occupational stress is one of the major occupational health hazards globally. This study investigated the current situation of and factors influencing the occupational stress of physicians and nurses in emergency departments (EDs) after contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods: An online questionnaire survey was conducted among physicians and nurses in EDs in China between January 5 and 8, 2023. A general descriptive analys…
The impact of burnout on turnover intention among Chinese general practitioners: The mediating effect of job satisfaction and the moderating effect of professional identity
BACKGROUND: Turnover among general practitioners (GPs) has become a significant public health concern worldwide. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the interrelationships between job satisfaction, professional identity, burnout, and turnover intention among GPs in China and to assess the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the association between burnout and turnover intention and the moderating effect of professional identity on the assoc…
Antisuit Injunctions in Chinese Courts
The increasingly intensified competition arose among national courts over their judicial authority to resolve standard-essential patents (SEPs) disputes. This competition drove courts and litigants to resort to antisuit injunctions (ASIs) more frequently. However, ASIs Chinese courts issued in SEP-related cases raised concerns in foreign countries. Chinese ASIs’ legal basis has evolved through decades of legislation regarding injunctions, includi…
Development and Validation of a Model to Predict the Contract Service of Family Doctor: A National Survey in China
Background: Previous studies have reported a relatively low utilization of family doctor contract services (FDCS) in China, while the associated factors are unknown. The current study aimed to explore the factors associated with the utilization of FDCS, and then developed and validated a predictive model based on these identified factors. Methods: We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, from March 2019 to Ap…
Current status and associated factors of psychological resilience among the Chinese residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Since December 2019, over 4,600 deaths and 84,000 confirmed cases were reported in China because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there is a dearth of studies on the psychological resilience in residents. AIMS: This study aims to measure the psychological resilience of Chinese residents to reflect their psychological status as well as influencing factors during the pandemic. METHOD: We conducted a combinat…
Intention to Pay for Vaccination and Influencing Factors of General Residents: A National Cross-Sectional Study
The study found that gender, age, region, living alone, anxiety, social support, and health literacy were the main influencing factors of residents' attitudes. Governments and health institutions should take targeted measures to improve the health literacy and mental health of the population in order to facilitate the implementation of vaccination withdrawal and immunization policies
Timeliness of information disclosure during the low transmission period of Covid-19: Resident-level observational study in China
The aims of this study were to evaluate the residents attitudes to information disclosure timely during the low transmission period in China and to provide a scientific basis for effective information communication in future public health crises. Timely and effective efforts to disclose information need to been made during the low transmission period. Continued improvements to local authority reporting will contribute to more effective public com…
Occupational stress and associated factors among general practitioners in China: A national cross-sectional study
The prevalence of occupational stress among GPs is high in China. Substantial regional variation in determinants of occupational stress among GPs was observed. These findings should inform the design of policies to reduce the occupational stress of GPs
Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyles, social support quality and mental health in college students: A cross-sectional study
Besides socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, social support is a critical factor for mental health among college students. Improving SSQ, especially which from the family, could be an effective method to prevent mental health problems among college students
Another New Year, Will the Chinese Residents Wear Face Masks Again? A Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: As more and more countries enter the low-transmission phase, maintaining prevention awareness among the population is critical to prevent a secondary outbreak. With large-scale interpersonal communication, whether Chinese residents can maintain a high awareness of prevention and control and adhere to the use of masks during the Chinese New Year of 2021 is worth studying. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in China from Fe…
Public Opinion and Expectations: Development of Public Health Education in China After Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Policymakers must promote the development of public health education and human resources. As a feature of the political environment, public opinion is essential for policy-making, but virtually the attitudes of Chinese citizens toward human resources development in public health is unknown. Methods: This study conducted a crosssectional survey from February 4, 2021 to February 26, 2021 in China. We adopted a convenient sampling strate…
Challenges Faced by Emergency Physicians in China: An Observation From the Perspective of Burnout
Background: Burnout is considered a global problem, particularly in the emergency health sector; however, no large-sample cross-sectional study has assessed the prevalence of burnout among emergency physicians and its associated factors. Methods: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 15,243 emergency physicians was conducted in 31 provinces across China between July and September 2019. Multiple linear regression analysis was perfo…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors 1 Year After the Beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Chinese Residents
Background: By investigating the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among residents during a period of low transmission, this study reflects the long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identify which categories of residents are more likely to develop PTSD due to an acute infectious disease crisis, facilitating the development of targeted strategies to protect mental health after outbreaks of similar acute infec…
Analysis of the current status and associated factors of tuberculosis knowledge, attitudes, and practices among elderly people in Shenzhen: A cross-sectional study
Elderly people were aware of TB, but their positive attitudes and practices were at a low level. Corresponding prevention and treatment policies should be developed according to these influencing factors to reduce the incidence of TB among elderly people and improve their quality of life
Increased prevalence of hypertension in Ghana: New 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association hypertension guidelines application
BACKGROUND: We estimated the prevalence and socio-demographic risk factors of hypertension among Ghanaian adults as per the Joint National Committee 7 and the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association hypertension thresholds used for diagnosis and treatment. METHODS: This cross-sectional analysis included 12 151 adults (8295 females and 3856 males) aged 18 years or older who participated in the 2014 Ghana Demographic a…
Relationship between body composition indicators and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese adults
This study suggests a predictive relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and body composition indicators of waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, and visceral fat area, which are valuable for screening diabetes and providing effective health education and behavioral intervention for high-risk populations
Prevalence of workplace violence against healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
We aim to quantitatively synthesise available epidemiological evidence on the prevalence rates of workplace violence (WPV) by patients and visitors against healthcare workers. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Web of Science from their inception to October 2018, as well as the reference lists of all included studies. Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion. Data were double-extracted and discrepancies were resolved by…
General practice for the poor and specialist services for the rich: Inequality evidence from a cross-sectional survey on Hangzhou residents, China
Income-related inequalities in GP and specialist care are evident in China. Policy interventions should pay increasing attention to the emergence of a two-tier system, potentially enlarging socioeconomic disparities in health care services
Prevalence and risk factors for dyslipidemia among adults in rural and urban China: Findings from the China National Stroke Screening and prevention project (CNSSPP)
Low HDL-C was higher in urban areas, whereas the remaining dyslipidemia types were more common in rural areas. Dyslipidemia was more common in women in both areas of residence. Overweight, obesity, central obesity and diabetes were associated with dyslipidemias. The need to intensify intervention programs to manage dyslipidemia and risk factors should be prioritized
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Breakfast skipping and the risk of type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis of observational studies
Objective Breakfast skipping has been reported to be associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the results are inconsistent. No meta-analyses have applied quantitative techniques to compute summary risk estimates. The present study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis of observational studies summarizing the evidence on the association between breakfast skipping and the risk of T2D. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Setting Relevant studie…
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Workplace Violence Against General Practitioners in Hubei, China
Objectives. To assess the prevalence and factors associated with physical and nonphysical violence in a sample of general practitioners (GPs). Methods. We used a cross-sectional design to collect data from December 2014 to March 2015 with a structured self-administered questionnaire from 1015 GPs in Hubei Province, Central China (response rate, 85.6%). We used a multivariable logistic regression model to identify the predictors associated with wo…
Prevalence of workplace violence against healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
We aim to quantitatively synthesise available epidemiological evidence on the prevalence rates of workplace violence (WPV) by patients and visitors against healthcare workers. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Web of Science from their inception to October 2018, as well as the reference lists of all included studies. Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion. Data were double-extracted and discrepancies were resolved by…
General practice for the poor and specialist services for the rich: Inequality evidence from a cross-sectional survey on Hangzhou residents, China
Income-related inequalities in GP and specialist care are evident in China. Policy interventions should pay increasing attention to the emergence of a two-tier system, potentially enlarging socioeconomic disparities in health care services
Prevalence and risk factors for dyslipidemia among adults in rural and urban China: Findings from the China National Stroke Screening and prevention project (CNSSPP)
Low HDL-C was higher in urban areas, whereas the remaining dyslipidemia types were more common in rural areas. Dyslipidemia was more common in women in both areas of residence. Overweight, obesity, central obesity and diabetes were associated with dyslipidemias. The need to intensify intervention programs to manage dyslipidemia and risk factors should be prioritized
Prevalence of burnout and associated factors among general practitioners in Hubei, China: A cross-sectional study
This is the first study of occupational burnout in Chinese general practice. Burnout is prevalent among GPs in Hubei, China. Interventions aimed at increasing job satisfaction, improving doctor-patient relationships and providing safer workplace environments may be promising strategies to reduce burnout among GPs in Hubei, China
Increased prevalence of hypertension in Ghana: New 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association hypertension guidelines application
BACKGROUND: We estimated the prevalence and socio-demographic risk factors of hypertension among Ghanaian adults as per the Joint National Committee 7 and the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association hypertension thresholds used for diagnosis and treatment. METHODS: This cross-sectional analysis included 12 151 adults (8295 females and 3856 males) aged 18 years or older who participated in the 2014 Ghana Demographic a…
Relationship between body composition indicators and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese adults
This study suggests a predictive relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and body composition indicators of waist-to-hip ratio, body fat percentage, and visceral fat area, which are valuable for screening diabetes and providing effective health education and behavioral intervention for high-risk populations
Another New Year, Will the Chinese Residents Wear Face Masks Again? A Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: As more and more countries enter the low-transmission phase, maintaining prevention awareness among the population is critical to prevent a secondary outbreak. With large-scale interpersonal communication, whether Chinese residents can maintain a high awareness of prevention and control and adhere to the use of masks during the Chinese New Year of 2021 is worth studying. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in China from Fe…
Public Opinion and Expectations: Development of Public Health Education in China After Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Policymakers must promote the development of public health education and human resources. As a feature of the political environment, public opinion is essential for policy-making, but virtually the attitudes of Chinese citizens toward human resources development in public health is unknown. Methods: This study conducted a crosssectional survey from February 4, 2021 to February 26, 2021 in China. We adopted a convenient sampling strate…
Challenges Faced by Emergency Physicians in China: An Observation From the Perspective of Burnout
Background: Burnout is considered a global problem, particularly in the emergency health sector; however, no large-sample cross-sectional study has assessed the prevalence of burnout among emergency physicians and its associated factors. Methods: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 15,243 emergency physicians was conducted in 31 provinces across China between July and September 2019. Multiple linear regression analysis was perfo…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Factors 1 Year After the Beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Chinese Residents
Background: By investigating the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among residents during a period of low transmission, this study reflects the long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identify which categories of residents are more likely to develop PTSD due to an acute infectious disease crisis, facilitating the development of targeted strategies to protect mental health after outbreaks of similar acute infec…
Analysis of the current status and associated factors of tuberculosis knowledge, attitudes, and practices among elderly people in Shenzhen: A cross-sectional study
Elderly people were aware of TB, but their positive attitudes and practices were at a low level. Corresponding prevention and treatment policies should be developed according to these influencing factors to reduce the incidence of TB among elderly people and improve their quality of life
Development and Validation of a Model to Predict the Contract Service of Family Doctor: A National Survey in China
Background: Previous studies have reported a relatively low utilization of family doctor contract services (FDCS) in China, while the associated factors are unknown. The current study aimed to explore the factors associated with the utilization of FDCS, and then developed and validated a predictive model based on these identified factors. Methods: We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, from March 2019 to Ap…
Current status and associated factors of psychological resilience among the Chinese residents during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Since December 2019, over 4,600 deaths and 84,000 confirmed cases were reported in China because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there is a dearth of studies on the psychological resilience in residents. AIMS: This study aims to measure the psychological resilience of Chinese residents to reflect their psychological status as well as influencing factors during the pandemic. METHOD: We conducted a combinat…
Intention to Pay for Vaccination and Influencing Factors of General Residents: A National Cross-Sectional Study
The study found that gender, age, region, living alone, anxiety, social support, and health literacy were the main influencing factors of residents' attitudes. Governments and health institutions should take targeted measures to improve the health literacy and mental health of the population in order to facilitate the implementation of vaccination withdrawal and immunization policies
Timeliness of information disclosure during the low transmission period of Covid-19: Resident-level observational study in China
The aims of this study were to evaluate the residents attitudes to information disclosure timely during the low transmission period in China and to provide a scientific basis for effective information communication in future public health crises. Timely and effective efforts to disclose information need to been made during the low transmission period. Continued improvements to local authority reporting will contribute to more effective public com…
Occupational stress and associated factors among general practitioners in China: A national cross-sectional study
The prevalence of occupational stress among GPs is high in China. Substantial regional variation in determinants of occupational stress among GPs was observed. These findings should inform the design of policies to reduce the occupational stress of GPs
Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyles, social support quality and mental health in college students: A cross-sectional study
Besides socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, social support is a critical factor for mental health among college students. Improving SSQ, especially which from the family, could be an effective method to prevent mental health problems among college students
Willingness to maintain contracts with family doctors among Chinese residents: Results from one national cross-sectional study and a meta-analysis of 25 studies
Background A number of studies have investigated the influencing factors regarding the renewal of contracts associated with Family Doctor Contract Services (FDCS) in different regions of China since it was officially implemented in 2009; however, none of the previous studies have been considered using a nationally representative sample in combination with a meta-analysis. Methods A multistage stratified sampling method was used to investigate par…
Occupational stress of physicians and nurses in emergency departments after contracting Covid-19 and its influencing factors: A cross-sectional study
Background: Occupational stress is one of the major occupational health hazards globally. This study investigated the current situation of and factors influencing the occupational stress of physicians and nurses in emergency departments (EDs) after contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods: An online questionnaire survey was conducted among physicians and nurses in EDs in China between January 5 and 8, 2023. A general descriptive analys…
The impact of burnout on turnover intention among Chinese general practitioners: The mediating effect of job satisfaction and the moderating effect of professional identity
BACKGROUND: Turnover among general practitioners (GPs) has become a significant public health concern worldwide. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the interrelationships between job satisfaction, professional identity, burnout, and turnover intention among GPs in China and to assess the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the association between burnout and turnover intention and the moderating effect of professional identity on the assoc…
Antisuit Injunctions in Chinese Courts
The increasingly intensified competition arose among national courts over their judicial authority to resolve standard-essential patents (SEPs) disputes. This competition drove courts and litigants to resort to antisuit injunctions (ASIs) more frequently. However, ASIs Chinese courts issued in SEP-related cases raised concerns in foreign countries. Chinese ASIs’ legal basis has evolved through decades of legislation regarding injunctions, includi…
Mental health of primary health care physicians and nurses following prolonged infection control rules: A national survey in China
Introduction: This study examined the prevalence and correlates of probable mental health disorders, including psychological distress, somatization, depression, anxiety, phobic anxiety (PHO), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia among Chinese primary health care (PHC) physicians and nurses amid the post-pandemic period in 2022. Method: Region-stratified sampling was conducted to recruit a nation…
Attitudes towards snakebite health education and associated factors among residents in China: A national cross-sectional study
Background: This study aimed to investigate attitudes towards health education on snakebites and to identify the influencing factors among Chinese residents. Additionally, we proposed effective health education strategies for snakebite management. Methods: tests, and univariable and multivariable binary logistic regression models to analyse the data. Results: We included 56 669 respondents in the analysis. The average score for snakebite knowledg…
Medicine (22 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Cross-sectional study (14 works) · China (10 works) · Family medicine (10 works) · Logistic regression (10 works) · Psychology (10 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (7 works) · Demography (7 works) · Disease (7 works)