Johnson Zixin Wang
Biographic Data
| ID | 6086449 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Johnson Zixin Wang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Johnson Zixin |
| FAMILY NAME | Wang |
| SIGNATURE | WANG J Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1158-2304 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 56 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 56 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Deciphering patient selection of physicians in online health communities
Online medical choice behaviour in online health communities represents a key step in converting online consultation services. Understanding its influencing mechanisms offers practical value for improving user experience and platform operations. Prior studies mainly examined single information elements and lacked a systematic analysis of multiple information-processing routes and their mechanisms. We used data from 313 physicians in the psychiatr…
Self-reported changes in sexual behaviors and HIV prevention services utilization among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men after entering the post-pandemic era
More GBMSM in Beijing than their counterparts in Hong Kong reported increases in the frequency of sexual risk behaviors and HIV prevention services utilization when comparing their current situation with the time during COVID-19. Our findings highlighted the importance of strengthening HIV prevention in GBMSM in the post-pandemic era
Application of machine learning for risky sexual behavior interventions among factory workers in China
Introduction: Assessing the likelihood of engaging in high-risk sexual behavior can assist in delivering tailored educational interventions. The objective of this study was to identify the most effective algorithm and assess high-risk sexual behaviors within the last six months through the utilization of machine-learning models. Methods: The survey conducted in the Longhua District CDC, Shenzhen, involved 2023 participants who were employees of 1…
Facilitators and barriers to use rapid antigen test for Sars-CoV-2 among community-dwelling older adults in Hong Kong
Faster diagnosis of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is crucial for surveillance, prompt implementation of infection control measures and adequate patient care among older adults. This study investigated the behavioral intention to use Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) and associated factors among older adults in Hong Kong for health monitoring and when having COVID-19-like symptoms. This was a population-based cross-sectional random telephone survey …
Differential practice and associated factors of Covid-19 personal preventive measures among the slum and estate communities of Uganda
Background: Compliance with personal preventive measures (PPMs) remains essential in the prevention and control of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future infectious disease outbreaks. This study aimed at examining and comparing the practice of COVID-19 PPMs and associated factors in selected slum and estate communities of Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 1025 slum and estate residents in Ugan…
Reconstructing the social network of HIV key populations from locally observed information
Traditional surveys only provide local observations about the topological structure of isolated individuals. This study aims to develop a novel data-driven approach to reconstructing the social network of men who have sex with men (MSM) communities from locally observed information by surveys. A large social network consisting of 1075 users and their public relationships was obtained manually from BlueD.com. We followed the same survey-taking pro…
Low Behavioral Intention to Use Any Type of HIV Testing and HIV Self-Testing among Migrant Male Factory Workers Who Are at High Risk of HIV Infection in China
This study investigated the prevalence of and factors associated with behavioral intention to take up any type of HIV testing and HIV self-testing (HIVST) in the next six months among male migrant workers, who were at high risk of HIV infection, in Shenzhen, China. This was a secondary data analysis. A total of 363 subjects who had sexual intercourse with non-regular female sex partners and/or female sex workers in the past six months were select…
Relationships of work stress and interpersonal needs with industrial workers’ mental health
The mediating role of defeat and the moderator role of social support in the relationship between stress and depression/anxiety were confirmed in industrial workers. Workers who reported more work and interpersonal stress would report more defeat feelings, and then exhibited more depression and anxiety symptoms; this mediation effect was stronger for those who had lower social support, respectively
An Online Intervention Promoting HIV Testing Service Utilization Among Chinese men who have sex with men During the Covid-19 Pandemic
What determines Hong Kong South Asians' perceptions on Covid‐19 vaccine? Implications on culturally appropriate vaccine messages for ethnic minority community
Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined the effect of South Asians' perceptions of healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels of perceived involvement in South Asian community health and trust in the healthcare system were associated with higher …
Incidence trends and disparities in Helicobacter pylori related malignancy among US adults, 2000–2019
Background Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) is closely related to the carcinogenesis of gastric cancer (GC) and gastric non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). However, the systemic trend analysis in H. pylori -related malignancy is limited. We aimed to determine the national incidence trend in non-cardia GC, cardia GC, and gastric NHL in the US during 2000–2019. Method In this population-based study, we included 186,769 patients with a newly diagnosed H. p…
Changes in Compliance With Personal Preventive Measures and Mental Health Status Among Chinese Factory Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination together with good compliance with personal preventive measures may help eradicate the ongoing pandemic. This observational prospective cohort study investigated the changes in compliance with personal preventive measures, depressive symptoms, and sleep quality among factory workers within a 3-month follow-up period. A total of 663 workers were recruited by a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling …
Chinese mothers’ intent to disclose the HIV status to their children
The present study examined the association between outcome expectations, self-efficacy, and intention to disclose HIV status to children among HIV-positive women in China, and the moderating and mediating role of self-efficacy on the association between outcome expectations and intention to disclose. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 179 HIV-positive mothers who had at least one living child aged >5 years and had not yet disclosed thei…
Perceptions of social norms played an important role in the occurrence of casual sex among Yi minority residents in China
BACKGROUND: Liangshan is one of the areas severely affected by both HIV and poverty in China. We investigated associations between perceptions of social norms related to casual sex and the occurrence of casual sex in lifetime among Yi minority people. Participants were Yi minority people aged 15-49 years old living in Liangshan. Of the participants, 11.8% were confirmed to be HIV-positive. About half of the participants (46.6%) had engaged in cas…
Self-efficacy as a crucial psychological predictor of treatment adherence among elderly people living with HIV
Medication adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among elderly people living with HIV (PLWH) is of serious concern. Our study aimed to understand the medication adherence of elderly PLWH under ART based on the health belief model (HBM). A baseline survey with a total of 529 elderly PLWH was conducted in Sichuan. Logistic and linear regression analysis, mediation analysis, and path analysis based on prior evidence were used. Only self-efficacy…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Covid-19 Survivors 6 Months After Hospital Discharge
COVID-19 survivors who had acute respiratory symptoms might experience prolonged post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to further rehabilitation, somatic symptoms and related distress. The conservation of resource (COR) theory is a well-developed theory to understand how people develop PTSD symptoms in traumatic events. The current study aimed to examine the potential factors of PTSD symptoms and interrelationships among this factors among CO…
Behavioral Intention to Get a Booster Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine among Chinese Factory Workers
China started to offer a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to members of the adult population in October 2021. This study investigated the behavioral intention to receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among factory workers who had completed their primary vaccination series. Participants were full-time factory employees at least 18 years of age in Shenzhen, China. In Shenzhen, factory workers need to receive a physical examination every year. …
Multifaceted Determinants of Sexual Intercourse with Non-Regular Female Sex Partners and Female Sex Workers among Male Factory Workers in China—A Cross-Sectional Survey
With a stratified multi-stage sampling approach, 1361 male factory workers in the Longhua district of the Shenzhen Municipality of China were selected to investigate the multifaceted determinants of sexual intercourse with non-regular female sex partners (NRP) and female sex workers (FSW) among them. The results showed that 24.5% and 21.2% of participants had sexual intercourse with NRP and FSW in the past 6 months, respectively. More specificall…
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…
Physical Activity and Executive Functions in Adolescents
(1) Background: Both physical activity and sleepiness were found to influence the development of executive functioning. The present study aimed to address the effects of different levels of physical activity on adolescents' executive performance (i.e., working memory and inhibition), and the role of sleepiness in this relationship. It was hypothesized that a higher level of physical activity would be associated with better executive functioning, …
Older People Living with HIV Were Less Physically Active Than Their Uninfected Counterparts in China
Prevalence and Predictors of Psychoactive Drug Use among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men
Few longitudinal studies have examined the prevalence of psychoactive drug use and its related predictors among Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hong Kong. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychoactive drug use in this population and the relationships of background characteristics, health status, MSM-related self-stigma, and perceived stress with psychoactive drug use. Furthermore, the study tested the medi…
How Is Self-Stigma Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Men Who Have Sex with Men? Roles of Perceived Stress and Negative Affect in a Longitudinal Study
Prevalence and Molecular Epidemiology of Transmitted Drug Resistance and Genetic Transmission Networks Among Newly Diagnosed People Living With HIV/Aids in a Minority Area, China
Introduction: Transmitted drug resistance (TDR) can compromise antiretroviral therapy (ART) efficacy. We aimed to understand the molecular epidemiology of TDR and its genetic transmission networks among newly diagnosed people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). Methods: A total of 1,318 newly diagnosed PLWH, identified in all population-based HIV screening in an HIV-affected county of a minority area of China (i.e., Butuo county), were enrolled between …
The divergent impact of phenology change on the productivity of alpine grassland due to different timing of drought on the Tibetan Plateau
Droughts are predicted to become more frequent and persist for longer periods in the future, especially in alpine regions due to climate change. However, the association mechanism between plant productivity response to drought timing and phenology in the alpine grassland of the Tibetan Plateau is unclear. We conducted manipulative drought experiments on early growing season drought (ED) and middle growing season drought (MD) to determine the impa…
Relationship Between Sexual Compulsivity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Chinese Sexually Active Males
What determines Hong Kong South Asians' perceptions on Covid‐19 vaccine? Implications on culturally appropriate vaccine messages for ethnic minority community
Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined the effect of South Asians' perceptions of healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels of perceived involvement in South Asian community health and trust in the healthcare system were associated with higher …
How Is Self-Stigma Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Men Who Have Sex with Men? Roles of Perceived Stress and Negative Affect in a Longitudinal Study
Acceptability of Circumcision Among Clients of Female Sex Worker in Hong Kong
Prevalence of Inconsistent Condom Use and Associated Factors Among HIV Discordant Couples in a Rural County in China
Awareness and Acceptability of Female Condoms Among Monogamous Hong Kong Chinese Female Sexually Transmitted Infection Patients
Syphilis-related perceptions not associated with risk behaviors among men who have sex with men having regular male sex partner(s) in Nanjing, China
The prevalence of HIV among men who sex with men (MSM)has been increasing sharply in China. The prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI)among them is very high, especially when male regular sex partners are involved. Many MSM having regular sex partners are engaged in multiple sex partnerships, which often involved UAI. This study interviewed 168 MSM in Nanjing, China, having had anal intercourse with at least one male regular sex partner…
Repeated HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing Increased Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Needs Assessment and Theory-Based Promotion of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Among Male Sexually Transmitted Diseases Patients (MSTDP) in China
Relationship Between Sexual Compulsivity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Chinese Sexually Active Males
Prevalence and associated factors of behavioral intention for risk compensation following voluntary medical male circumcision among male sexually transmitted diseases patients in China
Risk compensation was an important concern of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) promotion campaigns. No study investigated risk compensation following VMMC among male sexually transmitted diseases patients (MSTDP). A cross-sectional survey interviewed 308 uncircumcised MSTDP in Shenzhen, China. 26.9% of them intended to perform at least one of the five types of risk compensation behaviors following VMMC. In the summary stepwise model, pr…
Applying the pre-intentional phase of the Health Action Process Approach (Hapa) Model to investigate factors associated with intention on consistent condom use with various types of female sex partner…
Both drug injection and sexual transmission are the primary drivers of the HIV epidemic in China. This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of intention of consistent condom use during sexual intercourse with female regular partners (RP), non-regular partners (NRP) and sex workers (FSW) among male people who inject drugs (PWID)in China. A total of 529 male non-institutionalized PWID aged 18-45 years with negative/unknown HIV s…
A Randomized Control Trial for Evaluating Efficacies of Two Online Cognitive Interventions With and Without Fear-Appeal Imagery Approaches in Preventing Unprotected Anal Sex Among Chinese Men Who Have…
Low sustainability, poor governance, and other challenges encountered by grassroots non-governmental organizations targeting HIV prevention for men who have sex with men in China – a nation-wide study
Grassroots non-governmental organizations (NGOs) played pivotal roles in HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. Their governance and sustainability issues were under-studied. This nation-wide study surveyed leaders of 202 of the HIV related NGOs in China.58.4% of the leaders believed that their NGO would last for ≤5 years; which was negatively associated with perceived good relationship with CDC. 65.3% mentioned ≥3 non-sus…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Acceptability of Daily Use of Free Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Transgender Women Sex Workers in Shenyang, China
Relationships Between Illness Perception and Post-traumatic Growth Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Men Who have Sex with Men in China
Behavioral intention to take up different types of HIV testing among men who have sex with men who were never-testers in Hong Kong
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is an important global prevention strategy but underutilized by local men who have sex with men (MSM). This study investigated the prevalence of behavioral intention to take up HIV testing (specific or any type), in the next six months among MSM who had not been tested for HIV in the last three years (never-testers) in Hong Kong. The data was based on 141 never-testers of 430 MSM who completed the anonym…
Behavior intention to use routine opt-out HIV testing in primary care settings among men who have sex with men in China
The opt-out option has the advantages of potentially normalizing HIV testing and hence remove stigma involved in HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM). The present study investigated behavioral intention to use free routine opt-out HIV testing in primary care settings and associated factors among MSM in Hong Kong, China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 336 MSM recruited from multiple sources during October 2015 and Septem…
Low uptake of HIV testing among male clients of female sex workers in China
Male client of female sex workers (MCFSW) is a sizable population transmitting HIV from high-risk population to female general population in China. This study was to investigate the prevalence of taking up any forms of HIV testing in lifetime and in the past year among MCFSW in Hong Kong. Factors associated with uptake of any forms HIV testing in the past year were also investigated. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Participants were Hong …
Prevalence and associated factors of HIV serostatus disclosure to regular female sex partners among HIV-positive men who have sex with both men and women in China
HIV-positive men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) may transmit HIV to regular female sexual partners (FSPs, including girlfriend and wife) through unprotected sex. FSPs' awareness of the HIV serostatus of the MSMW promotes them to access services. However, the prevalence of HIV disclosure among MSMW was low, and factors associated with this disclosure are largely unknown. This study aimed to examine factors associated with HIV disclosure to…
Direct and Indirect Associations Between Interpersonal Resources and Posttraumatic Growth Through Resilience Among Women Living with HIV in China
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of a Brief Setting-Based and Theory-Based Intervention Promoting Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Among Heterosexual Male Sexually Transmitted Dise…
Important Roles of Health Professionals in Maternal HIV Disclosure Among HIV-Infected Women in China
Disclosure of maternal HIV infection to children among Chinese women with HIV
Maternal HIV disclosure to children has numerous benefits for both mothers and children. However, the prevalence of maternal HIV disclosure to children remains low in many countries. The present study examined factors associated with intention to disclose maternal HIV status to children among Chinese HIV+ women who have not disclosed their HIV status to their child. Factors from the Theory of Planned Behavior and various norms (injunctive, descri…
Efavirenz use and neurocognitive performance among older people living with HIV who were on antiretroviral therapy
This study was to compare global and domain-specific neurocognitive performance between older people living with HIV (PLWH) taking/not taking efavirenz (EFV) and HIV-negative controls. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Yongzhou city, China. All PLWH older than 50 years listed on the registry of Centres for Disease Control and Prevention were invited to join the study. Frequency matching was used to sample HIV-negative controls according to…
Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model of consistent condom use among transgender women in Shenyang, China
The low CCU rate suggested that TGW in China were at high risk of HIV infection and transmission and a key intervention population. HIV-preventive interventions for this population should focus on enhancing motivation and strengthening behavioral skills to increase condom use frequency and reduce HIV infection
Association between social capital and mental health among older people living with HIV
Interventions building up social capital should be considered to improve mental health of older people living with HIV. Some useful strategies include cognitive processing therapy, improving community networking and engagement, and promoting social bonding with neighborhood
Medicine (54 works) · Family medicine (34 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (30 works) · Demography (29 works) · Psychology (29 works) · Environmental health (27 works) · Clinical Psychology (25 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (24 works) · Psychiatry (24 works) · Internal Medicine (23 works)