The University Of Hong Kong

This study tested a home-based online peer support program for first-time mothers in Hong Kong who had low confidence in breastfeeding. 442 mothers were randomly assigned to receive either the online support or standard care. The goal was to see if the program helped them breastf…

This study tested whether a mobile chat messaging program could help people who recently quit smoking avoid relapsing. Researchers enrolled 590 Hong Kong adults who had been smoke-free for 3 to 30 days. Participants received relapse prevention support via WhatsApp. The goal was t…

This study tested if chewing gum can help people smoke less or quit. 80 adults in Hong Kong who wanted to quit or cut down were split into two groups: one used chewing gum for a week, the other tried to quit on their own. The study looked at whether gum users smoked fewer cigaret…

This study tested a 12-week program designed to improve the relationship and emotional health of people with heart failure and their family caregivers. 192 patient-caregiver pairs took part, with some receiving the program and others getting usual care. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at how a fitness campaign helped older adults (over 60) living in public housing improve their physical and mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 1,000 participants received different levels of support, from just an exercise kit to group training and b…