Agnes Yuen Kwan Lai
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4889271 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Agnes Yuen Kwan Lai |
| PRENOMES | Agnes Yuen Kwan |
| SOBRENOME | Lai |
| ASSINATURA | LAI A Y K |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7321-2632 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 26 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 26 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2004 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Mindfulness-Based Zentangle for Parental Depression and Anxiety
This randomised pilot trial evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a brief mindfulness-based Zentangle intervention for parents reporting mild-to-severe depression or anxiety symptoms. Parents (n = 61; aged 43.7 years on average, 93.4% female) of primary or secondary school children were randomised to two weekly 2-h mindfulness-based Zentangle sessions (n = 30) or waitlist control (n = 31). Feasibility outcomes included recruitment rate, …
A cluster randomized controlled trial of a brief positive healthy eating intervention
Excessive sugar intake poses a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases. A positive healthy eating (PHE) intervention was developed to promote low-sugar dietary practices in families. The PHE intervention capitalized on positive psychological constructs to overcome barriers to health behavior change by helping families associate feelings of joy, gratitude, and savoring with healthy eating. In a cluster randomized controlled trial, 19…
Associations of the perceived benefits and harms of Covid-19 with confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health symptoms
Introduction: Both perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 have been reported, but whether they affect confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health remains uncertain. Objective: To examine the association of perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 with confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health symptoms. Methods: wave of COVID-19 was under control. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, perceived benefits (10…
Factors associated with willingness and preferences to attend family services in Hong Kong
Objective Family services are open to the community at large as well as vulnerable groups; however, little is known about the willingness of communities to attend such services. We investigated the willingness and preferences to attend family services and their associated factors (including sociodemographic characteristics, family wellbeing, and family communication quality) in Hong Kong. Methods A population-based survey was conducted on residen…
Family context as a double-edged sword for psychological distress amid the Covid-19 pandemic with the mediating effect of individual fear and the moderating effect of household income
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic drives psychological distress. Previous studies have mostly focused on individual determinants but overlooked family factors. The present study aimed to examine the associations of individual and family factors with psychological distress, and the mediating effect of individual fear and the moderating role of household income on the above associations. Methods: = 2,251) to measure the independent variables of ant…
Implementation and evaluation of a model-based risk management process and service enhancement for home-based community care services amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly challenged all public social services, particularly home-based community care services (HBCCS). Aberdeen Kai-fong Association (AKA) is a non-government organization (NGO) in Hong Kong that systematically manages the challenges to HBCCS. This paper presents a practical example of the implementation and evaluation of the risk management process for HBCCS. Methods: Mixed-method design was used to evaluat…
Development and evaluation of two brief digital health promotion game booths utilizing augmented reality and motion detection to promote well-being at a gerontechnology summit in Hong Kong
Background: The acceleration of population aging calls for simple and effective interventions catered for older people. Gerontechnology, the combination of gerontology and technology, can promote quality of life in older adults. However, public health-related events incorporating information communication technology (ICT) for older people have seldom been evaluated. Objective: We reported the development and evaluation of two simple and brief dig…
Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying Covid-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality
Objective We assessed the associations of family wellbeing with verifying and subsequently forwarding COVID-19-related information to family members and the mediating effect of the quality of family communication on these associations among Chinese adults in Hong Kong. Methods Under the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted an online population-based survey, using Family wellbeing Scale and questions related to the family communicat…
Feasibility and Potential Effectiveness of a Smartphone Zero-Time Exercise Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Background Zero-time Exercise (ZTEx), a simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity (PA) requiring no extra equipment, can potentially increase PA and fitness. This pilot trial examined the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a smartphone ZTEx intervention to promote PA and fitness in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods A parallel-group assessor-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted on Chinese…
Substantial increase in perceived benefits over harms of Covid-19 outbreak but persistent socioeconomic disparities
Background We have reported both perceived benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak and their socioeconomic disparities amid the pandemic in Hong Kong. We further investigated whether such perceptions and disparities had changed after 10 months. Methods Under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted two cross-sectional surveys online on perceived personal and family benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong K…
Associations of Face-to-Face and Instant Messaging Family Communication and Their Contents With Family Wellbeing and Personal Happiness Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
We have first shown that, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, family IM communication and positive and supportive contents may promote family wellbeing and personal happiness. People with no family communication may need assistance
A Population Study on Covid-19 Information Sharing
Family support through the sharing of information helps to shape and regulate the health and behaviours of family members, but little is known about how families are sharing COVID-19-related information, or about its associations with family communication quality and well-being. We examined the associations of COVID-19 information sharing methods with sociodemographic characteristics, the perceived benefits of information communication and techno…
Mental Health, Support System, and Perceived Usefulness of Support in University Students in Hong Kong Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
We suggested that a holistic care approach and more proactive student-oriented university support would help students face adversity and enhance mental health
An Exploratory Trial of Brief Mindfulness-Based Zentangle Art Workshops in Family Social Services during Covid-19
Mindfulness-based art therapy has shown to improve psychological well-being. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, mindfulness-based art therapy suitable for everyone. We reported the transition from face-to-face to online Zentangle workshops in family social services during COVID-19. We explored feedback from face-to-face workshops and the acceptability of an online approach utilizing information communication technology (ICT) to achieve greater servic…
Use of Information and Communications Technology in Family Services and Its Perceived Benefits amid the Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong—Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project
ICT use in family services markedly increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. It helped make the services more accessible especially when the pandemic restricted face-to-face services
Patterns of Perceived Harms and Benefits of the Covid-19 Outbreak in Hong Kong Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic caused different types of harms and benefits, but the combined patterns of perceived harms and benefits are unclear. We aimed to identify the patterns of perceived harms and benefits of the COVID-19 outbreak and to examine their associations with socio-demographic characteristics, happiness, and changes in smoking and drinking. A population-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted in May 2020 on Hong Kong adults (N …
Associations of Delay in Doctor Consultation With Covid-19 Related Fear, Attention to Information, and Fact-Checking
Background: Delaying doctor consultation is harmful. Fear of COVID-19 leads to delays in seeking medical care at a time when pandemic information overflows. However, little is known about the role of COVID-19 related fear, attention to information, and fact-checking in such delay. Objective: Under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we examined the associations of delay in doctor consultation amidst the pandemic with sociodemogra…
Facemask Wearing Among Chinese International Students From Hong Kong Studying in United Kingdom Universities During Covid-19
Background: The mental health of international students studying abroad has been neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: This mixed-method study examined perceived public attitudes, personal beliefs, practice and stress toward facemask wearing as a preventive measure against COVID-19 among international University students from Hong Kong studying in the United Kingdom (UK) in the early stage (January-March 2020) of the pandemic. Method…
Perceived Benefits and Harms of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Family Well-Being and Their Sociodemographic Disparities in Hong Kong
We assessed the perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 on family and their associations with sociodemographic factors in Chinese adults in Hong Kong. We conducted an online population-based survey and collected 4891 responses in 6 days. Prevalence estimates were weighted by sex, age, and education of the general population, and associations were analyzed using logistic regression. Our results showed both perceived benefits: 19.0% for family phy…
Family E-Chat Group Use Was Associated with Family Wellbeing and Personal Happiness in Hong Kong Adults amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
Instant messaging (IM) is increasingly used for family communication amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, evidence remains scarce on how family e-chat groups were used and their associations with family and individual wellbeing amidst the pandemic. The numbers of family e-chat groups, functions used, and messages sent and received daily in groups were reported by 4890 adults in May 2020, and their associations with family wellbeing and personal…
A Community-Based Lifestyle-Integrated Physical Activity Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity, Positive Family Communication, and Perceived Health in Deprived Families
Background: Zero-time exercise (ZTEx) is an approach integrating simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity into daily life. The study evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based lifestyle-integrated physical activity intervention using ZTEx to enhance participants’ physical activity, family communication, perceived health and happiness, and family harmony. Methods: A parallel group, cluster randomised controlled trial was cond…
Process Evaluation and Experience Sharing on Utilizing Information Communication Technologies and Digital Games in a Large Community Family Health Event
Background: Information communication technologies (ICT) are increasingly used in health promotion, but integration is challenging and involves complex processes. Large community health promotion events are often held but the experiences and processes have rarely been evaluated and published. No reports have described and systematically evaluated an ICT-supported health promotion event using digital games. Objective: We evaluated the development …
Mental Health Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on International University Students, Related Stressors, and Coping Strategies
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted university teaching globally. The mental health impacts on international university students have been overlooked. Aims: This study examined the differences in COVID-19-related stressors and mental health impacts between international university students studying in the UK or USA who returned to their home country or region (returnees) and those who stayed in their institu…
Short Sleep Duration and Insomnia Symptoms were Associated with Lower Happiness Levels in Chinese Adults in Hong Kong
Study objective : To examine the association of sleep duration and insomnia symptoms with happiness. Methods : A random sample of 1691 Chinese adult (mean age 54 ± 20.1, male 51%) were interviewed in a population-based telephone survey. Happiness was measured by the subjective happiness scale (SHS) and the one-item global happiness index (GHI). Information on sleep included mean past seven-day sleep duration ( Results : Compared to ≥8 h of sleep,…
Development and feasibility of a brief Zero‐time Exercise intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and enhance physical activity
A brief intervention using Zero-time Exercise (ZTEx), a foot-in-the-door approach, was developed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. ZTEx refers to the integration of simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity into daily life, which can be done anytime, anywhere and by anyone. This paper presents the development, feasibility, and preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of this intervention under the Hong…
Pap Screening and Knowledge of Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer in Chinese Women in British Columbia, Canada
The average knowledge level about cervical cancer risk factors is low in Chinese Canadian women, especially among those with less education and who receive their usual care from a male doctor. Knowledge of these risk factors influences Pap screening behaviour. Culturally and linguistically appropriate education interventions addressing Pap testing and risk factors for cervical cancer are needed in the Canadian Chinese community. Educational resou…
Pap Screening and Knowledge of Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer in Chinese Women in British Columbia, Canada
The average knowledge level about cervical cancer risk factors is low in Chinese Canadian women, especially among those with less education and who receive their usual care from a male doctor. Knowledge of these risk factors influences Pap screening behaviour. Culturally and linguistically appropriate education interventions addressing Pap testing and risk factors for cervical cancer are needed in the Canadian Chinese community. Educational resou…
Short Sleep Duration and Insomnia Symptoms were Associated with Lower Happiness Levels in Chinese Adults in Hong Kong
Study objective : To examine the association of sleep duration and insomnia symptoms with happiness. Methods : A random sample of 1691 Chinese adult (mean age 54 ± 20.1, male 51%) were interviewed in a population-based telephone survey. Happiness was measured by the subjective happiness scale (SHS) and the one-item global happiness index (GHI). Information on sleep included mean past seven-day sleep duration ( Results : Compared to ≥8 h of sleep,…
Development and feasibility of a brief Zero‐time Exercise intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and enhance physical activity
A brief intervention using Zero-time Exercise (ZTEx), a foot-in-the-door approach, was developed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. ZTEx refers to the integration of simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity into daily life, which can be done anytime, anywhere and by anyone. This paper presents the development, feasibility, and preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of this intervention under the Hong…
A Community-Based Lifestyle-Integrated Physical Activity Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity, Positive Family Communication, and Perceived Health in Deprived Families
Background: Zero-time exercise (ZTEx) is an approach integrating simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity into daily life. The study evaluated the effectiveness of a community-based lifestyle-integrated physical activity intervention using ZTEx to enhance participants’ physical activity, family communication, perceived health and happiness, and family harmony. Methods: A parallel group, cluster randomised controlled trial was cond…
Process Evaluation and Experience Sharing on Utilizing Information Communication Technologies and Digital Games in a Large Community Family Health Event
Background: Information communication technologies (ICT) are increasingly used in health promotion, but integration is challenging and involves complex processes. Large community health promotion events are often held but the experiences and processes have rarely been evaluated and published. No reports have described and systematically evaluated an ICT-supported health promotion event using digital games. Objective: We evaluated the development …
Mental Health Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on International University Students, Related Stressors, and Coping Strategies
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted university teaching globally. The mental health impacts on international university students have been overlooked. Aims: This study examined the differences in COVID-19-related stressors and mental health impacts between international university students studying in the UK or USA who returned to their home country or region (returnees) and those who stayed in their institu…
Associations of Delay in Doctor Consultation With Covid-19 Related Fear, Attention to Information, and Fact-Checking
Background: Delaying doctor consultation is harmful. Fear of COVID-19 leads to delays in seeking medical care at a time when pandemic information overflows. However, little is known about the role of COVID-19 related fear, attention to information, and fact-checking in such delay. Objective: Under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we examined the associations of delay in doctor consultation amidst the pandemic with sociodemogra…
Facemask Wearing Among Chinese International Students From Hong Kong Studying in United Kingdom Universities During Covid-19
Background: The mental health of international students studying abroad has been neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: This mixed-method study examined perceived public attitudes, personal beliefs, practice and stress toward facemask wearing as a preventive measure against COVID-19 among international University students from Hong Kong studying in the United Kingdom (UK) in the early stage (January-March 2020) of the pandemic. Method…
Perceived Benefits and Harms of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Family Well-Being and Their Sociodemographic Disparities in Hong Kong
We assessed the perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 on family and their associations with sociodemographic factors in Chinese adults in Hong Kong. We conducted an online population-based survey and collected 4891 responses in 6 days. Prevalence estimates were weighted by sex, age, and education of the general population, and associations were analyzed using logistic regression. Our results showed both perceived benefits: 19.0% for family phy…
Family E-Chat Group Use Was Associated with Family Wellbeing and Personal Happiness in Hong Kong Adults amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
Instant messaging (IM) is increasingly used for family communication amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, evidence remains scarce on how family e-chat groups were used and their associations with family and individual wellbeing amidst the pandemic. The numbers of family e-chat groups, functions used, and messages sent and received daily in groups were reported by 4890 adults in May 2020, and their associations with family wellbeing and personal…
Development and evaluation of two brief digital health promotion game booths utilizing augmented reality and motion detection to promote well-being at a gerontechnology summit in Hong Kong
Background: The acceleration of population aging calls for simple and effective interventions catered for older people. Gerontechnology, the combination of gerontology and technology, can promote quality of life in older adults. However, public health-related events incorporating information communication technology (ICT) for older people have seldom been evaluated. Objective: We reported the development and evaluation of two simple and brief dig…
Association of family wellbeing with forwarding and verifying Covid-19-related information, and mediation of family communication quality
Objective We assessed the associations of family wellbeing with verifying and subsequently forwarding COVID-19-related information to family members and the mediating effect of the quality of family communication on these associations among Chinese adults in Hong Kong. Methods Under the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted an online population-based survey, using Family wellbeing Scale and questions related to the family communicat…
Feasibility and Potential Effectiveness of a Smartphone Zero-Time Exercise Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Background Zero-time Exercise (ZTEx), a simple strength- and stamina-enhancing physical activity (PA) requiring no extra equipment, can potentially increase PA and fitness. This pilot trial examined the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a smartphone ZTEx intervention to promote PA and fitness in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods A parallel-group assessor-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted on Chinese…
Substantial increase in perceived benefits over harms of Covid-19 outbreak but persistent socioeconomic disparities
Background We have reported both perceived benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak and their socioeconomic disparities amid the pandemic in Hong Kong. We further investigated whether such perceptions and disparities had changed after 10 months. Methods Under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, we conducted two cross-sectional surveys online on perceived personal and family benefits and harms of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong K…
Associations of Face-to-Face and Instant Messaging Family Communication and Their Contents With Family Wellbeing and Personal Happiness Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
We have first shown that, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, family IM communication and positive and supportive contents may promote family wellbeing and personal happiness. People with no family communication may need assistance
A Population Study on Covid-19 Information Sharing
Family support through the sharing of information helps to shape and regulate the health and behaviours of family members, but little is known about how families are sharing COVID-19-related information, or about its associations with family communication quality and well-being. We examined the associations of COVID-19 information sharing methods with sociodemographic characteristics, the perceived benefits of information communication and techno…
Mental Health, Support System, and Perceived Usefulness of Support in University Students in Hong Kong Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
We suggested that a holistic care approach and more proactive student-oriented university support would help students face adversity and enhance mental health
An Exploratory Trial of Brief Mindfulness-Based Zentangle Art Workshops in Family Social Services during Covid-19
Mindfulness-based art therapy has shown to improve psychological well-being. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, mindfulness-based art therapy suitable for everyone. We reported the transition from face-to-face to online Zentangle workshops in family social services during COVID-19. We explored feedback from face-to-face workshops and the acceptability of an online approach utilizing information communication technology (ICT) to achieve greater servic…
Use of Information and Communications Technology in Family Services and Its Perceived Benefits amid the Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong—Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project
ICT use in family services markedly increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. It helped make the services more accessible especially when the pandemic restricted face-to-face services
Patterns of Perceived Harms and Benefits of the Covid-19 Outbreak in Hong Kong Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic caused different types of harms and benefits, but the combined patterns of perceived harms and benefits are unclear. We aimed to identify the patterns of perceived harms and benefits of the COVID-19 outbreak and to examine their associations with socio-demographic characteristics, happiness, and changes in smoking and drinking. A population-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted in May 2020 on Hong Kong adults (N …
Associations of the perceived benefits and harms of Covid-19 with confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health symptoms
Introduction: Both perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 have been reported, but whether they affect confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health remains uncertain. Objective: To examine the association of perceived benefits and harms of COVID-19 with confidence in coping with the pandemic and mental health symptoms. Methods: wave of COVID-19 was under control. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, perceived benefits (10…
Factors associated with willingness and preferences to attend family services in Hong Kong
Objective Family services are open to the community at large as well as vulnerable groups; however, little is known about the willingness of communities to attend such services. We investigated the willingness and preferences to attend family services and their associated factors (including sociodemographic characteristics, family wellbeing, and family communication quality) in Hong Kong. Methods A population-based survey was conducted on residen…
Family context as a double-edged sword for psychological distress amid the Covid-19 pandemic with the mediating effect of individual fear and the moderating effect of household income
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic drives psychological distress. Previous studies have mostly focused on individual determinants but overlooked family factors. The present study aimed to examine the associations of individual and family factors with psychological distress, and the mediating effect of individual fear and the moderating role of household income on the above associations. Methods: = 2,251) to measure the independent variables of ant…
Implementation and evaluation of a model-based risk management process and service enhancement for home-based community care services amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly challenged all public social services, particularly home-based community care services (HBCCS). Aberdeen Kai-fong Association (AKA) is a non-government organization (NGO) in Hong Kong that systematically manages the challenges to HBCCS. This paper presents a practical example of the implementation and evaluation of the risk management process for HBCCS. Methods: Mixed-method design was used to evaluat…
A cluster randomized controlled trial of a brief positive healthy eating intervention
Excessive sugar intake poses a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases. A positive healthy eating (PHE) intervention was developed to promote low-sugar dietary practices in families. The PHE intervention capitalized on positive psychological constructs to overcome barriers to health behavior change by helping families associate feelings of joy, gratitude, and savoring with healthy eating. In a cluster randomized controlled trial, 19…
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