Publications by authors named "Yao-Wen Kang"

Purpose: This cross-sectional study explored the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and possible associated factors (depressive symptoms, anxiety and BMI, etc) on EDs in female medical students in China.

Methods: A total of 1,135 students in Wuhu, Anhui Province were sampled to participate in this survey. The survey collected sociodemographic data, depressive symptoms, anxiety and eating behaviors of students.

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Objective: To explore the physical and mental health status on the 'left behind' students in Anhui province and the related influential factors.

Methods: Stratified cluster sampling method was used to investigate the 682 out of 3421 students from 7 middle schools in both south and north Anhui province, using multidimensional sub-health questionnaire of adolescents (MSQA) and mental health test (MHT), for assessment of the general condition, physical and mental health status.

Results: 14.

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Objective: By exploring the mental health situation of the unattended adolescents in Anhui province. This study aimed at investigating the status of mental health and related influential factors to provide evidence for effective strategies and intervention in physical and mental health improvement of this population.

Methods: By using stratified cluster sampling method, we conducted an investigation on 3421 subjects, in which 682 were unattended adolescents, from 7 middle schools in both south and north parts of Anhui province.

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