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Research Highlight_Cancer prevention and early detection of cancer for the disadvantaged group
Cancer prevention and early detection of cancer for the disadvantaged group

Ethnic minorities, one of the disadvantaged groups within communities, were previously found to have possessed limited knowledge on the effective ways of cancer prevention and a low level of awareness on the availability of cancer screening services. With cancer screening being an effective means of cancer prevention, it is of great importance to promote the benefits of cancer screening and disseminate the information on access to cancer screening services to these ethnic minorities, in the form of educational interventions.

The research undertaken by our group focuses on the barriers to cancer screening utilisation by South Asian ethnic minorities, and the strategies on the effective dissemination of health-related information among these individuals. Notably, we are currently implementing the IMPACT (Integrative Multicomponent Programme for promoting south Asians’ Cancer screening upTake) programme which aims to educate South Asian ethnic minorities, including South Asians in their home countries, on how to prevent cancer effectively, with a focus on increasing their awareness of the importance of cancer screening utilisation in cancer prevention. Our research activities therefore help contribute further knowledge on the potential strategies for enhancing the utilisation rate of cancer screening among South Asian ethnic minorities.

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Related Research Projects
Project TitleFunding SourcePrincipal InvestigatorProject Period
The effects of motivational interviewing on promoting human papillomavirus vaccination intention, initiation and completion among South Asian mother/daughter dyads: A pilot randomised controlled trialHealth and Medical Research Fund Research Fellowship SchemeCHAN Ngo Sheung, Dorothy2022– 2023
Effect of a family-based multimedia intervention on the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among South Asian older adults in Hong Kong: A randomised control trial Health Care and Promotion SchemeSO Kwok Wei, Winnie2018–2021
A community health worker-led multimedia intervention to increase cervical cancer screening uptake among South Asian women: A randomised controlled trialHealth Care and Promotion SchemeWONG Cho Lee, Jojo2018–2021
Development of an explanatory model to explore the cervical cancer screening behaviour of ethnic minority womenHealth and Medical Research FundCHAN Ngo Sheung, Dorothy2017–2018
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
So, W. K. W., Law, B. M. H., Choi, K. C., Chan, D. N. S., & Chan, C. W. H. (2020). A mixed-method study examining cancer screening uptake among South Asian ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 7(1), 12–17. [Link]
Chan, D. N. S., So, W. K. W., Choi, K. C., & Gurung, S. (2019). Development of an explanatory model to explore cervical cancer screening behaviour among South Asian women: The influence of multilevel factors. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 40, 2–9. [Link]
So, W. K. W., Law, B. M. H., Choi, K. C., Chan, D. N. S., & Chan, C. Y. H. (2019). A family-based multimedia intervention to enhance the uptake of colorectal cancer screening among older South Asian adults in Hong Kong: A study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 19, 652. [Link]
So, W. K. W., Law, B. M. H., Chan, C. W. H., Leung, D. Y. P., Chan, H. Y. L., & Chair, S. Y. (2019). Development and evaluation of a multimedia intervention to promote cervical cancer prevention among South Asian women in Hong Kong. Ethnicity & Health. [Link]
Wong, C. L., Choi, K. C., Law, B. M. H., Chan, D. N. S., & So, W. K. W. (2019). Effects of a community health worker-led multimedia intervention on the uptake of cervical cancer screening among South Asian women: A pilot randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(17), 3072. [Link]
Knowledge Transfer Activities
In the Press/Media Interviews:
  • Chan, J. Y. S., Chan, D. N. S. & So, W. K. W. (2021, January 5). The acceptability and feasibility of an educational programme on cervical cancer prevention in Chinese- and non-Chinese-speaking female adolescent students in secondary schools. ISNCC Blog, International Cancer Nursing News. [Link]
  • 黃祖莉. (2019, September 12). 南亞婦女做婦檢 「同聲同氣」是關鍵. Hong Kong Economic Journal. [Link]
  • Chan, D. N. S., & So, W. K. W. (2019, June 2). How South Asian women in Hong Kong can get a multimedia boost in cancer awareness. South China Morning Post. [Link]
  • 蘇幗慧. (2017, November 25).《杏林在線》: 南亞裔人士健康風險. Now TV. [Link]
Health Resources Developed:
‘Say “No” to Chronic Diseases’ website
‘Say “No” to Chronic Diseases’ website
‘Breast Cancer Screening: Get Checked not Scared!’ booklet
‘Breast Cancer Screening: Get Checked not Scared!’ booklet
‘PAP for You: to PREVENT And to PROTECT from Cervical Cancer’ booklet
‘PAP for You: to PREVENT And to PROTECT from Cervical Cancer’ booklet
Health Talks/Workshops/Visits:
Prof. Winnie So and Prof. Jojo Wong met the Vice President of Nepal during their first Nepal trip in 2019
Prof. Winnie So and Prof. Jojo Wong met the Vice President of Nepal during their first Nepal trip in 2019
Prof. Winnie So delivered a talk on cervical cancer screening to healthcare professionals in Zonal Hospital, Nepal
Prof. Winnie So delivered a talk on cervical cancer screening to healthcare professionals in Zonal Hospital, Nepal
Prof. Dorothy Chan delivered a talk on promoting the health of South Asians to 150 students in Pui Kiu College, Hong Kong
Prof. Dorothy Chan delivered a talk on promoting the health of South Asians to 150 students in Pui Kiu College, Hong Kong
Research Highlights
Cancer and Palliative Care
  • Cancer prevention and early detection of cancer for the disadvantaged group
  • Innovative technology for symptom management of paediatric patients
  • Palliative care, advance directive
  • Sexual health
  • Symptom management for cancer and non-cancer patients

Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Stroke Care

  • Fight for better cardiovascular health
  • Building self-management capabilities to enhance stroke survivors’ recovery
  • The health benefits of Tai-chi
  • Innovative approach to cardio-cerebrovascular care in hazardous events

Ageing, Behavioural and Mental Wellness

  • Supportive care for family carers across illness conditions
  • Augmenting positive thinking and mental wellbeing: Managing the intertwined mental and physical conditions
  • Implementation science of advance care planning
To Collaborate with Us
Prof. SO Kwok Wei, Winnie
  • winnieso@cuhk.edu.hk
Prof. WONG Cho Lee, Jojo
  • jojowong@cuhk.edu.hk
Prof. CHAN Ngo Sheung, Dorothy
  • dorothycns@cuhk.edu.hk
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