{"title":"Migrant workers' well-being after the rampant sweep of the Omicron wave in Hong Kong.","authors":"K K Y Lai, H Qiu, E L Y Wong","doi":"10.12809/hkmj2411475","DOIUrl":"10.12809/hkmj2411475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has rendered migrant workers a vulnerable population susceptible to psychological distress. This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anxiety and examine associations of perceived social support and working conditions with anxiety among Filipina domestic workers (FDWs) after the peak of the Omicron wave in Hong Kong.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 370 female FDWs were recruited through convenience sampling in Central, Hong Kong, during holiday gatherings from June to August 2022; social normalcy had begun to return during this period after the peak of the Omicron pandemic. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale. Perceived social support and working conditions were measured using validated instruments. Socio-demographic characteristics and health-related information were recorded for consideration as covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The estimated prevalence of anxiety (GAD-7 score ≥10) was 8.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]=5.8%-11.5%). Multivariable logistic regression demonstrated that greater satisfaction with compensation and salary (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=0.825, 95% CI=0.728-0.935), increased free time and rest periods (aOR=0.878, 95% CI=0.780-0.987), and higher satisfaction with value orientation (aOR=0.887, 95% CI=0.796-0.989) were associated with lower anxiety risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Migrant workers constitute a vital workforce but are often neglected in preventive care. Based on these findings, preventive measures such as labour protection, compensation for overtime work, adequate rest periods, and improved working conditions are crucial in mitigating anxiety. This study highlights key areas for policy refinement and governmental support to enhance migrant workers' well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"130-138"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spread of 'space oil drug' (etomidate) abuse in Hong Kong and consequent emergency department presentations.","authors":"I N K Wong, C K Chan, M L Tse","doi":"10.12809/hkmj2412728","DOIUrl":"10.12809/hkmj2412728","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"173-174"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C H M Wong, I C H Ko, D K W Leung, H C Chan, K M Li, Y S Chan, F C H Wong, P K F Chiu, J Y C Teoh, C F Ng
{"title":"Anaemia and iron deficiency in advanced prostate cancer: revisiting a common morbidity.","authors":"C H M Wong, I C H Ko, D K W Leung, H C Chan, K M Li, Y S Chan, F C H Wong, P K F Chiu, J Y C Teoh, C F Ng","doi":"10.12809/hkmj2411653","DOIUrl":"10.12809/hkmj2411653","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"154-158"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The vital role of doctors in shaping health and community in Hong Kong: a call for nomination of interviewees.","authors":"C C Zhong, H H X Wang, J Huang, M C S Wong","doi":"10.12809/hkmj255179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj255179","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 2","pages":"96-98"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144043175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bringing light to the dark: an interview with Dr Cecilia Fan and her medical team.","authors":"E Choy, V S Chung","doi":"10.12809/hkmj-hc202504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj-hc202504","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 2","pages":"175-177"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A remarkable journey: the development of radiographer training in Hong Kong.","authors":"Y B Wu, K O Lam","doi":"10.12809/hkmj-hkmms202504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12809/hkmj-hkmms202504","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 2","pages":"178-180"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ten years post-<i>Montgomery</i>: fewer uncertainties with time?","authors":"P S Y Yu","doi":"10.12809/hkmj2411941","DOIUrl":"10.12809/hkmj2411941","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"165-167"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community Rehabilitation Network 30th Anniversary cum The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 65th Anniversary Conference.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 Suppl 2 2","pages":"1-32"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144175421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N C Y Yeung, E Y Y Chan, C Cheng, W W S Mak, J Y M Siu, P S Y Cheung
{"title":"Tele-delivered supportive cancer care for breast cancer survivors: abridged secondary publication.","authors":"N C Y Yeung, E Y Y Chan, C Cheng, W W S Mak, J Y M Siu, P S Y Cheung","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 Suppl 1 1","pages":"32-37"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K W Chan, A S K Kwong, P N Tsui, G C W Chan, W F Choi, W H Yiu, S C Y Cheung, Y Zhang, M M Y Wong, B J Cowling, Z Zhang, K C B Tan, Y Feng, L X Lao, K N Lai, S C W Tang
{"title":"Add-on astragalus therapy for diabetic kidney disease: an open-label randomised controlled trial with responder regression analysis (abridged secondary publication).","authors":"K W Chan, A S K Kwong, P N Tsui, G C W Chan, W F Choi, W H Yiu, S C Y Cheung, Y Zhang, M M Y Wong, B J Cowling, Z Zhang, K C B Tan, Y Feng, L X Lao, K N Lai, S C W Tang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48828,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Medical Journal","volume":"31 Suppl 1 1","pages":"19-22"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}