Dorothy N S Chan
Biographic Data
| ID | 837975 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dorothy N S Chan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dorothy N S |
| FAMILY NAME | Chan |
| SIGNATURE | CHAN D N S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6848-9947 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social participation challenges and facilitators among Chinese stroke survivors
Stroke survivors perceived varying degrees of changes in their social participation. Specifically, this study identifies the influence of prevalent cultural values on survivors' participation behaviors, indicating that cultural beliefs and the associated effects on health outcomes should be taken into consideration when developing interventions to enhance social participation after stroke. Potential interventions to empower survivors could aim to…
Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Decisions Among South Asian and Chinese Mothers
Factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities
Psychological Wellbeing and Associated Factors Among Ethnic Minorities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Identifying the factors promoting colorectal cancer screening uptake in Hong Kong using Andersen’s behavioural model of health services use
Screening uptake rates in Hong Kong have significantly increased over the last decade, although they remain lower than those in other countries. Continual efforts are warranted to promote government-subsidised screening. Relevant educational materials that address the barriers identified in this study should be developed and disseminated to the public
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Covid-19 Amongst Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among South Asians in Hong Kong and examined the factors that affect KAP towards COVID-19 in this population. This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited participants with assistance from South Asian community centres and organisations. A total of 352 participants completed questionnaires to assess their level of KAP towards COVID-19.…
Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Multimedia Intervention on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among South Asian Women
The utilization rate of cervical cancer screening services among South Asian women is low. Multimedia interventions conducted by community health workers (CHWs) could potentially enhance the cervical cancer screening uptake among these individuals. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a CHW-led multimedia intervention on cervical cancer screening uptake among this underprivileged group. This pilot study utili…
A family-based multimedia intervention to enhance the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among older South Asian adults in Hong Kong
This trial is registered at the ISRCTN Registry ( ISRCTN72829325 ) on 19th July 2018
Recipients in need of ancillary services and their receipt of HIV medical care in California
For many individuals with access to quality medical care, HIV disease is no longer a critical short term illness but a chronic condition giving rise to more clients requiring ongoing medical care. Programs funded by the federal Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act not only provide essential medical care for these individuals but also facilitate access to medical care services. These programmes fund services, including case manage…
Recipients in need of ancillary services and their receipt of HIV medical care in California
For many individuals with access to quality medical care, HIV disease is no longer a critical short term illness but a chronic condition giving rise to more clients requiring ongoing medical care. Programs funded by the federal Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act not only provide essential medical care for these individuals but also facilitate access to medical care services. These programmes fund services, including case manage…
Effects of a Community Health Worker-Led Multimedia Intervention on the Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among South Asian Women
The utilization rate of cervical cancer screening services among South Asian women is low. Multimedia interventions conducted by community health workers (CHWs) could potentially enhance the cervical cancer screening uptake among these individuals. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a CHW-led multimedia intervention on cervical cancer screening uptake among this underprivileged group. This pilot study utili…
A family-based multimedia intervention to enhance the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among older South Asian adults in Hong Kong
This trial is registered at the ISRCTN Registry ( ISRCTN72829325 ) on 19th July 2018
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Covid-19 Amongst Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among South Asians in Hong Kong and examined the factors that affect KAP towards COVID-19 in this population. This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited participants with assistance from South Asian community centres and organisations. A total of 352 participants completed questionnaires to assess their level of KAP towards COVID-19.…
Factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilisation by people with physical disabilities
Psychological Wellbeing and Associated Factors Among Ethnic Minorities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Identifying the factors promoting colorectal cancer screening uptake in Hong Kong using Andersen’s behavioural model of health services use
Screening uptake rates in Hong Kong have significantly increased over the last decade, although they remain lower than those in other countries. Continual efforts are warranted to promote government-subsidised screening. Relevant educational materials that address the barriers identified in this study should be developed and disseminated to the public
Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Decisions Among South Asian and Chinese Mothers
Social participation challenges and facilitators among Chinese stroke survivors
Stroke survivors perceived varying degrees of changes in their social participation. Specifically, this study identifies the influence of prevalent cultural values on survivors' participation behaviors, indicating that cultural beliefs and the associated effects on health outcomes should be taken into consideration when developing interventions to enhance social participation after stroke. Potential interventions to empower survivors could aim to…
Medicine (8 works) · Family medicine (7 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Public health (5 works) · Cancer (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Ethnic group (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Biostatistics (3 works)