Publications by authors named "Xiao-You Su"

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  • Vaccine uptake is essential for achieving herd immunity, and medical care workers (MCWs) can influence COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in the community.
  • A study of 2,681 MCWs across seven Chinese hospitals found that 82.5% were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with positive factors including trust in government recommendations and personal confidence about the vaccine.
  • The findings suggest that improving MCWs' confidence and awareness can boost vaccine acceptance, which could guide future vaccine promotion strategies.
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Objective To investigate the rate and correlates of receiving human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) serostatus disclosure from their most recent male sexual partners among men who have sex with men(MSM) aged 50 and above. Methods With a geosocial networking application,we recruited participants through online convenience sampling to collect the demographic variables,behavioral information,receiving HIV serostatus disclosure,etc.Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to interpret the associated factors of receiving HIV serostatus disclosure.

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Objective To measure the prevalence of mental health symptoms and identify the associated factors among college students at the beginning of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)outbreak in China. Methods We carried out a multi-center cross-sectional study via snowball sampling and convenience sampling of the college students in different areas of China.The rates of self-reported depression,anxiety,and stress and post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)were assessed via the 21-item Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale(DASS-21)and the 6-item Impact of Event Scale-Revised(IES-6),respectively.

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Background: College students are vulnerable and may experience high stress due to COVID-19, especially girls. This study aims to identify posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related factors among the target population during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: In the initial phase of COVID-19 epidemic (February 23 to March 5, 2020), 2205 female college students from six provinces in mainland China were enrolled in this study and completed the online survey about the cognitive status of COVID-19, including the Impact of Event Scale-6, the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale and a self-developed 10-item Perceived threat scale.

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Objective To investigate the knowledge about human papillomavirus(HPV)and its vaccines,HPV vaccination status,and vaccination willingness among the freshmen majoring in liberal arts,sciences,and medicine in western China,so as to provide evidence-based suggestions for health education among university students and to increase their vaccination. Methods By convenience sampling,stratified sampling,and cluster sampling,an online questionnaire survey was conducted among freshmen in a comprehensive university in Chengdu.The differences among the groups were compared by test,and non-conditional logistic regression was performed to analyze the influencing factors of willingness to vaccination.

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Background: COVID-19 can lead to increased psychological symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety among patients with COVID-19. Based on the previous mindfulness-based interventions proved to be effective, this protocol reports a design of a randomized controlled trial aiming to explore the efficacy and possible mechanism of a mindful living with challenge (MLWC) intervention developed for COVID-19 survivors in alleviating their psychological problems caused by both the disease and the pandemic.

Methods: In April 2021, more than 1600 eligible participants from Hubei Province of China will be assigned 1:1 to an online MLWC intervention group or a waitlist control group.

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Background: Medical care workers experienced unprecedented levels of workload and pressure since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Little is known about its exact impact on medical care workers and related factors in China. This study aims to identify the psychological impact of COVID-19 on medical care workers in China.

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Background: The Brief COPE instrument has been utilized to conduct research on various populations, including people living with HIV (PLWH). However, the questionnaire constructs when applied to PLWH have not been subjected to thorough factor validation.

Methods: A total of 258 PLWH were recruited from two provinces of China.

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Objective: To evaluate the Chinese language version of the appraisal questionnaire (AQ) for HIV/AIDS (HIV positive persons).

Methods: The scale was translated and adapted into Chinese and then reversely translated into English. The internal consistency reliability, structural validity, differential validity and predictive validity were evaluated by prevalence study in the city of Guangzhou.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xiao-You Su"

  • - Xiao-You Su's research primarily focuses on public health issues, particularly concerning vaccination acceptance, mental health, and HIV-related health outcomes among various populations in China, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • - Significant findings include the identification of factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among medical care workers and the prevalence of mental health symptoms, such as PTSD and anxiety, among college students during the initial outbreak of the virus.
  • - Su's studies utilize a variety of methodologies, including multicenter surveys, online questionnaires, and intervention designs, aiming to inform health education strategies and improve mental health support for affected populations.*

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