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Direct linkSun, Qian; Lou, Vivian Weiqun; Dai, Annie; To, Carman; Wong, Shum Yee – Research on Social Work Practice, 2019
Purpose: This study evaluated an intergenerational interaction program set in a nonfamilial context to combat age-related stereotypes and to facilitate positive interactions between the young and elderly in Hong Kong. Method: A quasi-experimental design was adopted. A total of 312 participants were recruited: 73 older and 78 young participants in…
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Aging (Individuals), Stereotypes, Social Bias
Chow, Esther O. W.; Yau, Kelvin K. W. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2018
Purpose: This article assessed the effectiveness of social networking strategies (networking strategic initiative [NSI]) to overcome stressful life events experienced in normal aging in Hong Kong. Method: A three-wave quasi-experimental panel design with an overall sample consisting of n = 288 Chinese elderly placed into two groups: NSI group:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Social Networks, Anxiety
Leung, Ka Chun; Mui, Carlo; Chiu, Wing Yan; Ng, Yuk Yiu; Chen, Matthew H. Y.; Ho, Pui Hung; Kwok, Chun Pong; Lam, Suki S. M.; Wong, Chun Yip; Wong, Kit Yee; Pang, Herbert H. – Health Education Research, 2017
This randomized controlled trial aimed to test the effectiveness of brief face-to-face patient education in increasing influenza vaccination rate among elderly in the community. Recruitment and intervention were conducted at two general outpatient clinics in Hong Kong. 529 eligible patients were randomly assigned to intervention or control group…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Patient Education, Immunization Programs, Statistical Analysis
Mo, P. K. H.; Lau, J. T. F. – Health Education Research, 2015
The impact of influenza on elderly can be severe and fatal. Influenza vaccination (IV) has been shown to be effective in reducing influenza-related complications, but the IV uptake among elderly in Hong Kong remains low. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with IV among Chinese elderly in Hong Kong using the Health Belief…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, Disease Control
Lai, Daniel W. L.; Chau, Shirley B. Y. – Health & Social Work, 2007
Elderly people from ethnic minority groups often experience different barriers in accessing health services. Earlier studies on access usually focused on types and frequency but failed to address the predictors of service barriers. This study examined access barriers to health services faced by older Chinese immigrants in Canada. Factor analysis…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Values, Health Services
