Professor Sian M. Griffiths, OBE, JP (葛菲雪教授)
MA, MB BChir, MSc, FFPH (UK), FRCP (Lond),
FRCP (Edin), FDSRCS (Eng), Hon FRSPH, Hon DSc,
FHKCCM, FHKAM (Community Medicine), Hon FHKCCM, HonFFPH

Professor of Public Health
Director, Centre for Global Health
Director, Master of Public Health
JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine

Senior Adviser, International Academic Development
The Chinese University of Hong Kong


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Biography 

Professor Griffiths has been working in the Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 2005 when she was invited to develop public health in the post SARS period. The invitation followed her co chairing of the HKSAR governments inquiry into the 2003 SARS epidemic. She has recently finished her term as Director of the School of Public Health and Primary Care and is currently the Director of Centre for Global Health and Senior Adviser on International Academic Development to the Vice Chancellor. She is Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge, Visiting Professor and Honorary Fellow at Cardiff University, remains Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Oxford University and has links to universities in mainland China.

Trained as a doctor Professor Griffiths practiced as a service based public health physician at local, regional and national level in UK before moving to her current academic post. Over the last seven years in Hong Kong she has been responsible for the clinical department of family medicine [general practice] as well as the public health education of doctors in one of Hong Kong’s 2 medical schools. The School of Public Health and Primary Care has developed its multidisciplinary approaches and now provides a full range of public health education including two new BScs as well as a thriving graduate programme. Students in all courses are given the opportunity to experience field work in remote rural areas in China and other low income countries and the importance of global health in the curriculum is growing. Prof Griffiths serves on the management board of the CCOUC with its focus on disaster response and humanitarian issues. She has advised the HKSAR government on a series of programmes including development and implementation of the strategy for non communicable diseases, policy development on reducing alcohol related harm, cancer prevention and management of legionnaires disease. She chaired the committee on Legionnaires disease for 5 years. Most recently she has played a leading role in the healthcare reform agenda by leading the work on primary care strategy development and the introduction of common guidelines for hypertension and diabetes, the first national programme for clinicians in the HKSAR. She continues to chair the Task Force on Conceptual Model and Preventive Protocols for Primary Care. Her research interests include primary care, migrant health, Autism Spectrum Conditions and control of Non Communicable Disease.

During her time in Hong Kong she has established a wide network of contacts in mainland China and South East Asia. A former President of the UK Faculty of Public Health she has remained active in public health professional education internationally. Her Middle East experience includes being a member of the National Health Authority of Qatar and has recently reviewed the MPH curriculum for Kuwait University. In 2012 she has been made Honorary Fellow of Cardiff University for her work on collaborative research between Cardiff and CUHK. She was made JP by the HKSAR government in 2010 for her contribution to health in Hong Kong. She is a Patron of PHAST and maintains her UK networks. She is currently editing the Routledge Handbook of Public Health in Asia and is finalizing a report for the HKSAR government on professional regulation. As Senior Academic Adviser on International Development for her university she maintains special links with Oxford and Cambridge as well as facilitating the CUHK engagement with the World University Network.
PhD Supervision:

Vincent Chung: Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Western Clinical Practice: Implications for Health Services (2005 – 2009)

Liu Qiang: Health Systems and Policy (2006 - )

Mou Jin: Healthcare Utilization and the Health Insurance Programme Evaluation in Rural-to-urban Migrant Workers (2007 - 2010)

Johnson Lau: Internet Addiction (2007 - 2011)

Doris Wong [joint with Prof. Samuel Wong]: Coping among autistic parents (2007 - )

Cai Yue [joint with Prof. Emily Chan]: Migrant Children Health (MPhil, 2007 – 2009)

Dr Abhishek Sharma, Rhodes Scholar, Visiting students from University of Oxford (2008)

Hildy Fong: Migration and Immunisation Policy (2008 - 2011)

Eliza Cheung [joint with Prof. Emily Chan]: Psychological First Aid (2009 - )

Wang, Haoxiang Harry: [joint with Prof. Martin Wong]: Comparison of Primary Care Services among Six Cities in Pearl River Delta, China (2009-2012)



Teaching Modules   BSc; Medical Students; MPH [Director]
MPH:
PBH 7000 Foundations of Public Health
PBH 7003 Health Policy and Management
PBH 7006 Sociomedical (Behavioural) Sciences
PBH 7505 Health Care Systems & Policies
Research interests 
  • Health Policy
  • Equity and Health: migration as a focus
  • Community based health systems
  • Health in student populations
Selected Publications

Primary care 

Kung K, Lam A, Wong KW, Chan CW, Wong C, Wong SYS, Griffiths S, Plint S.  Commentary: Family medicine internship training: importance for Hong Kong’s primary care.  Hong Kong Medical Journal April 2012; 18(2):167-169

Wong MCS, Kong APS, So WY, Tse SLA, Wang HHX, Jiang JJ, Chan JCN, Griffiths S. Pharmacoepidemiological profiles of oral hypoglycemic agents among 28,773 Chinese Patients with diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2012.01.012

Wang WZ, Tang JL, Hu YH, An JG, Wang YL, Ren ZH, Zhang H, Griffiths S. Gap between evidence and physicians’ knowledge and pactice regarding hypertension and its drug treatment: a survey in a Chinese city. Chinese Medicine Journal 2011 Apr; 124(8):1235-41

Wong CS, Jiang Y, Griffiths S.  Factors Associated with Compliance to Thiazide Diuretics Among 8,551 Chinese Patients.  Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2011.04;36(2):179–186

Wong CS, Jiang J, Griffiths S. "Factors Associated with Antihypertensive Drug Compliance in 83,884 Chinese Patients: A Cohort Study". Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 2010 Oct;64(10):895-901

Wong MC, Jiang JY, Griffiths S. Switching of antihypertensive drugs among 93,286 Chinese patients: a cohort study. Journal of human hypertension 2010;24:669-677.  doi:10.1038/jhh.2009.109

Wong SYS, Kung K, Griffiths S, Carthy T, Wong MC, Lo SV, Chung VC, Goggins WB, Starfield B. Comparison of primary care experiences among adults in general outpatient clinics and private general practice clinics in Hong Kong. BMC Public Health 2010 Jul 6; 10:397. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/397

Wong MCS, Jiang JY, Griffiths S.  Antihypertensive drug adherence among 6,408 Chinese patients on angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in Hong Kong: a cohort study.  Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2010 May; 50(5):598-605

Wong MC, Jiang JY, Griffiths S. Adherence to combination therapy among ethnic Chinese Patients: a cohort study. Hypertension Research 2010 May;33(5):416-21

Wong MC, Jiang JY, Su X, Wang H, Tang JL, Griffiths S. Individuals at risk of beta-blocker discontinuation: a cohort study in 19,177 Chinese patients.  Clinical Research in Cardiology 2010 May: 99(5):277-84

Mercer SW, Siu JY, Hillier SM, Lam CLK, Lo YYC, Lam TP, Griffiths S. A Qualitative study of the views of patients with long-term conditions on family doctors in Hong Kong.  BMC Family Practice  2010 June 4;11:46 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/11/46

Wong SYS, Lau CHJ, Wong EMC, Chung VCH, Lo SV, Goggins W Griffiths S. Geographical and household variation in health related quality of life in Hong Kong. Health and Place 2010 Mar;16(2):315-20 

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2009.10.015

Jiang J, Wong M, Zhang XH, Fung H, Griffiths S, Mercer S. Profiles of mortality among Chinese hypertensive patients in Hong Kong: a cohort study. Journal of Human Hypertension, 2009 Nov;23(11):735-42

Wong M, Lam AT, Li DKT, Lau JTF, Griffiths S, Sung JJY.  Factors associated with practice of colorectal cancer screening among primary care physicians in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study.  Cancer Epidemiol, 2009 Oct; 33(3-4): 201:6

Wong MCS, Jiang JY, Griffiths S. Short-term adherence to beta-blockers therapy among ethnic Chinese patients with hypertension: a cohort study. Clinical Therapeutics 2009 Oct; 31(10):2170-7

Wong MSC, Jiang JY, Griffiths S. Factors associated with compliance, discontinuation and switching of calcium channel blockers in 20,156 Chinese Patients. American Journal of Hypertension 2009 Aug;22(8):904-10

Wong M, Jiang J, Gibbs T, Griffiths S. Factors Associated with Antihypertensive Drug Discontinuation among Chinese Patients: A Cohort Study. American Journal of Hypertension, 2009 Jul;22(7):802-10

Tsoi Kelvin, Pau Carol, Wu William, Chan Francis, Griffiths S, Sung Joseph.  Cigarette smoking and the risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. 2009 June;7(6):682-88

Jiang J, Wong M, Ali M, Griffiths S, Mercer S. Association of antihypertensive monotherapy with serum sodium and potassium levels in Chinese patients. American Journal of Hypertension, 2009 Mar;22(3):243-9

Wong M, Jiang J, Lam AT, Fung H, Griffiths S, Mercer S. Pattern of antihypertensive prescribing, discontinuation and switching among a Hong Kong Chinese population from over one million prescriptions. Journal of Human Hypertension 2008 Oct; 22(10):714-6  doi: 10.1038/jhh.2008.83

Wong CS, Jiang Y, Ali MK, Fung H, Griffiths S, Mercer SW.   Antihypertensive drug class risk association among Chinese patients with uncomplicated hypertension.  Journal of Human Hypertension 2008; 22 (9):648-651

Wong M, Jiang J, Fung H, Griffiths S, Mercer S.  Antihypertensive drug class and impaired fasting glucose: a risk association study among Chinese patients with uncomplicated hypertension.  BMC Clinical Pharmacology, 2008 Sep 10; 8:6

Sung Joseph JY, Choi Susanne, YP, Chan Francis KL, Ching Jessica YL, Lau Joseph TF, Griffiths S. Obstacles to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Chinese: A Study Based on Health Belief Model. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2008 April;103(4):974-81

Li Donald KT, Griffiths S, Wong Andromeda HS, Yeoh, EK, The Primary Care System and Health Insurance in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Practitioner, March 2008; 30(1): 38-42


Traditional Chinese Medicine 

Chung CH, MA MX, Lau CH; Wong SYS, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. Views on Traditional Chinese Medicine Amongst Chinese Population: A Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Studies. Health Expectations. (published online 31 May 2012) doi:10.1111/j.1369-7625.2012.00794.x.

Chung CH, Ma HX, Tang T, Lau CH, Kim JH, Griffiths S. Do Patients tell their clinicians they are using both prescribed and over the counter allopathic and traditional medicines? European Journal of Integrative Medicine; 3(4):289-298

Chung CH, Ma HX, Lau CH, Griffiths S. Developing Policy for Integrating Biomedicine and Traditional Chinese medicine Practice Using Focus Groups and the Delphi Technique. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 2012, Article ID149512 doi:10.1155/2012/149512

Quartey NK, Ma PHX, Chung VCH, Griffiths S. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education for Medical Profession. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 2012, Article ID656812 doi:10.1155/2012/656812

Chung V, Hillier S, Lau JCH, Wong SYS, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. Referral to and Attitude Towards Traditional Chinese medicine Amongst Western Medical Doctors in Postcolonial Hong Kong. Social Science and Medicine 2011.01; 72(2):247-255

Chung VC, Wong V, Lau CH, Hui H, Lam TH, Zhong LX, Wong SYS, Griffiths S.  Using Chinese version of MYMOP in Chinese medicine evaluation: validity, responsiveness and minimally important change.  Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2010 Sept 30; 8(111 ):1-9 http://www.hqlo.com/content/8/1/111

Griffiths S, Chung V, Tang JL. Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine: Experiences from China. Australasian Medical Journal 2010; 3(7): 385-396 dio: 10.4066/AMJ.2010.411

Chung V, Lau CH, Chan FWK, You JHS, Wong ELY, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. Use of chinese and western over-the counter medications in Hong Kong.  Chinese Medicine 2010; 5:41  doi:10.1186/1749-8546-5-41

Chung VCH, Lau CH, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. Age, Chronic non-communicable disease and Choice of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Outpatient Services in a Chinese Population. BMC Health Services Research, 2009 Nov 17;9:207

Wong EL, Lam JK, Griffiths S, Chung V, Yeoh EK. Chinese medicine: its role and application in the institutionalized older people.  Journal of Clinical Nursing 2010 Apr; 19(7-8):1084-93

Chung C.H., Lau C.H., Wong M.C., Yeoh E.K., Griffiths S. Perceived quality of communication amongst outpatients in western and traditional Chinese medicine clinics in a Chinese population. Health Policy 2009 Apr; 90(1):66-72 doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2008.09.005   

Griffiths S, Chung V. Development and Regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong. Perspectives in Public Health 2009 March;29(2):64-7

Chung V, Law M, Wong S, Mercer S, Griffiths S.  Postgraduate education for Chinese medicine practitioners: a Hong Kong Perspective. BMC Medical Education 2009 Feb 19;9:10  http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6920/9/10

Chung V, Griffiths S. Pragmatic trials for CAM has strengths and weaknesses. BMJ rapid response for: Thompson T, Feder G. Complementary medicine and the NHS. BMJ 2005; 331;856-857. Available at: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/331/7521/856#120069

Chung V, Wong E, Griffiths S. Content Validity of the Integrative Medicine Attitude Questionnaire: perspective of Hong Kong Chinese expert panel. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2007; 13(5):563-570  

Chung V, Wong E, Woo J, Lo SV, Griffiths S. Use of traditional Chinese medicine in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.  The Journal of  Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2007; 13(3):361-8


China related 

Mou J, Fellmeth G, Griffiths S, Dawes M, Cheng JQ. Tobacco Smoking among Migrant Factory Workers in Shenzhen, China. (Accepted by Nicotine and Tobacco Research) http://ntr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2012/04/06/ntr.nts085.short

Abdullah AS, Fu H, Xiao X, Hurlburt S, Ng P, MacLeod W, Siegel M, Griffiths S, Zhang ZY.  Second-hand smoke exposure and household smoking bans in Chinese families: a qualitative study.  Health and Social Care in the Community 2011 (online) doi:10.1111/j.1365-2524.2011.01035.x

Bangdiwala SI, Tucker JD, Zodpey S, Griffiths S, Li LM, Reddy KS, Cohen MS, Gross M, Sharma K, Tang JL.  Public Health Education in India and China: History, Opportunities, and Challenges. Public Health Reviews 2011; 33(1):204-24

Condon N, Li LP, Zhang MZ, Yang A, Gao Y, Griffiths S, Wu JS, Sharma A, Lam DSC.  Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Educational Intervention to Promote Spectacle Use in Rural China.  Ophthalmology 2011 Dec;118(12):2343-50

Chan EYY, Goggins WB, Kim JJ, Griffiths S, Ma TKW. Help-seeking Behavior during Elevated Temperature in Chinese Population.  Journal of Urban Health 2011 Aug;88(4):637-50 doi:10.1007/s11524-011-9599-9

Griffiths S.  Progress and pollution: the challenges for China. The Lancet 2011 May;377(9780):1826

Mou J, Cheng JQ, Griffiths S, Wong SYS, Hillier S, Zhang D. Internal Migration and Depressive Symptoms among Migrant Factory Workers in Shenzhen, China. Journal of Community Psychology 2011 39(2):212-230

Wei XL, Zou GY, Zhang H, Li RZ, Walley JD, Jiang SW, Yin J, Jin SG, Li Y, Sun Q, Newell JN, Griffiths S, Wang L. Evaluating the impact of decentralizing tuberculosis microscopy services to rural township hospitals in Gansu Province, China. BMC Public Health 2011, 11:103

Griffiths S, Tang JL. Healthcare reform in China and the challenges for public health education. Public Health 2011 Jan;125(1):3-5

Zhang D, Mou J, Cheng JQ, Griffiths S. Public health services in Shenzhen: a case study. Public Health 2011 Jan;125(1):15-19

Li LM, Tang JL, Lv J, Jiang Y, Griffiths S. The need for integration in health sciences sets the future direction for public health education. Public Health 2011 Jan;125(1):20-24 

Mou J, Griffiths S, Fong HF, Hu QH, Xie X, He YQ, Ma HW, Cheng JQ.  Seroprevalence of rubella in female migrant factory workers in Shenzhen, China.  Vaccine 2010 Nov 23;28(50):7844-51 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2010.09.082

Chan EYY, Goggins W, Kim JJ, Griffiths S. A study of intracity variation of temperature-related mortality and socioeconomic status among the Chinese population in Hong Kong. J Epidemiol Community Health 2010 doi:10.1136/jech.2008.085167

Chan EYY, Griffiths S. The implication of water on public health: The case of China. Perspectives in Public Health September 2010 130(5): 209-210 doi:10.1177/1757913910379187

Chan EYY, Griffiths S. The Epidemiology of Mine Accidents in China.  Lancet Aug 2010; 376 (9741): 575-577

Griffiths S. Leading a Healthy Lifestyle: the Challenges for China.  Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2010 Jul;22(3): 110S-116S

Li LP, Lam KM, Lu YG, Ye YR, Lam DSC, Yao Y, Sharma A, Zhang MZ, Griffiths S, Congdon N. Attitudes of Students, Parents and Teachers Toward Glasses Use in Rural China. Archives of Ophthalmology 2010;128(6):759-765

Zhang M, Li L, Chen L, Lee J, Wu J, Yang A, Chen C, Xu D, Lam DS, Sharma S, Griffiths S, Gao Y, Congdon N. Population density and refractive error among Chinese children. Investigative Ophthalmology &  Visual Science 2010 May;51(10):4969-76 doi: 10.1167/iovs.10-5424

Griffiths S, Li LM, Tang JL, Ma X, Hu YH, Fu H, Meng QY.  The Challenges of Public Health Education with a Particular Reference to China. Public Health, 2010 Apr;124(4):218-24 

Chan Emily, Gao Yang, Griffiths S. Literature review of health impact post-earthquakes in China 1906 – 2007. Journal of Public Health, 2010 Mar;32(1):52-61 doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdp078

Congdon N, Li LP, Lam DSC, Sharma A, Griffiths S, Gao Y, Pang CP. Height, stunting and refractive error among rural Chinese schoolchildren: The See Well to Learn Well Project. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2010 Feb; 149(2):347-53.

Gao Y, Li LP, Kim JH, Congdon N, Lau J, Griffiths S.  The impact of parental migration on health status and health behaviours among left behind adolescent school children in China. BMC Public Health 2010 Feb 3;10(1):56

Tang JL, Wang WZ, An JG, Hu YH, Cheng SH, Griffiths S.  How willing are the public to pay for anti-hypertensive drugs for primary prevention of cariovascular disease: a survey in a Chinese city.  International Journal of Epidemiology 2010 Feb;39(1):244-54. doi:10.1093/ije/dyp213

Zhang MZ, Wu J, Li LP, Xu DC, Lam SCD, Lee J W, Griffiths S and Congdon N. "Impact of Cataract Screening Outreach in Rural China". Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science; 51(1):110-114

Mou J, Cheng JQ, Zhang D, Jiang HP, Lin LQ, Griffiths S. Health care utilization amongst Shenzhen migrant workers: does being insured make a difference? BMC Health Services Research 2009, Nov 21; 9:214 doi:10.1186/1472-6963-9-214

Chan EYY, Mercer S, Yue C, Wong S, Griffiths S. Mental health of migrant children: an overview of the literature.  International Journal of Mental Health 2009;38(3):44-52

Zhang M, Lv H, Gao Y, Griffiths S, Sharma A, Lam D, Li LP, Tse YK, Kiu XJ, Xu DC, Congdon C.  Visual morbidity due to inaccurate spectacles among school-children in rural China: the see well to learn well project, report #1.  Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science,  2009 May;50(5):2011-7 doi:10.1167/iovs.08-2849

Hong X, Li JQ, Xu F, Tse LA, Liang YQ, Wang ZY, Yu ITS, Griffiths S.  Physical activity inversely associated with the presence of depression among urban adolescents in regional China. BMC Public Health 2009 May 20;9:148 http://www.biomedcentral.com.1471-2458/9/148

Li LP, Chow KW, Griffiths S, Zhang L, Lam J, Kim JH. University-based Peer Health Education in China: The Shantou Experience. Journal of American College Health, 2009 Mar/Apr;57(5):549-51

Griffiths S. One Country, Two Systems: Public Health in China.  Public Health 2008; 122(8):754-61

Xu Fei, Tse Lap Ah, Yin Xiaomei, Yu Ignatius, Griffiths S.  Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Stroke Prevalence among Urban and Rural Residents in Mainland China" BMC Public Health 2008; 8(170): 1039-1050 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-8-170

Chan Emily YY, Griffiths S, Gao Y, Chan CW, Fok TF.  Addressing disparities in children’s health in China. Archives of Childhood Disease 2008 April; 93(4):346-352

Gao Y, Griffiths S, Chan E. Community-based interventions to reduce overweight and obesity in China: a systematic review of the Chinese and English literature. Journal of Public Health  2008; 30(4):436-448 doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdm057


Infectious Diseases

Chor JSY, Pada SK, Stephenson I, Goggins WB, Tambyah PA, Medina M, Lee N, Leung TF, Ngai KLK, Law SK, Rainer TH, Griffiths S, Chan PKS. Differences in the compliance with hospital infection control practices during the 2009 influenza H1N1 pandemic in three countries. Journal of Hospital Infection 2012. 

doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2012.04.003

Kim JH, Lo FK, Cheuk KK, Kwong MS, Goggins WB, Cai YS, Lee SS, Griffiths S. Knowledge of Avian Influenza (H5N1) among Poultry Workers, Hong Kong, China.  Emerging Infectious Diseases 2011 Dec;17(12):2319-21 dio:10.3201/eid1712.110321

Griffiths S, Lau JTF, Wong AH, Kim JH, Yung TKC. Authors response to influence of country of study on student responsiveness to the H1N1 pandemic. Public Health 2011; 124(8):460-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2011.07.005

Chor JSY, Pada SK, Stephenson I, Goggins WB, Tambyah PA, Clarke TW, Medina M, Lee N, Leung TF, Ngai KLK, Law SK, Rainer TH, Griffiths S, Chan PKS. Seasonal influenza vaccination predicts pandemic H1N1 vaccination uptake among healthcare workers in three countries. Vaccine 2011 Oct 6;29(43):7364-9 online Doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.07.079

Wong EL, Wong SYS, Lee N, Cheung A, Griffiths S. Healthcare workers’ duty concerns of working in the isolation ward during the novel H1N1 pandemic. Journal of Clinical Nursing 2011 Jul published online doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03783.x

Lau JTF, Griffiths S, Choi KC. Changes in Knowledge, Perceptions, Preventive Behaviours and Psychological Responses in the Pre-community Outbreak Phase of the H1N1 Epidemic. Epidemiology and Infection  2011.01;139(1):80-90

Wong SYS, Wong ELY, Chor J, Kung K, Chan PKS, Wong C, Griffiths S. Willingness to accept H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine: A cross-sectional study of Hong Kong community nurses. BMC Infectious Diseases 2010 10:316

Cowling BJ, Ng DMW, Ip DKM, Liao Q, Lam WWT, Wu JT, Lau JTF, Griffiths S, Fielding R.  Community psychologicall and behavioral responses through the first wave of 2009 pandemic (H1N1) in Hong Kong.  Journal of Infectious Disease 2010; 202(6):867-76

Lau J, Griffiths S, Choi KC, Lin C.  Prevalence of preventive behaviors and associated factors during early phase of the H1N1 influenza epidemic.  American Journal of Infection Control June 5 2010;38(5):374-380

Lau JTF, Yeung NCY, Choi KC, Cheng MYM, Tsui HY, Griffiths S. Factors in association with acceptability of A/H1N1 vaccination during the influenza A/H1N1 pandemic phase in the Hong Kong general population.  Vaccine 2010 June 28(29):4632-7

Lau JTF, Griffiths S, Choi KC, Tsui HY. Avoidance Behaviors and negative Psychological Responses in the General Population in the Initial Stage of the H1N1 Pandemic in Hong Kong.  BMC Infectious Disease 2010 May 28;10(1):139

Wong ELY, Wong SYS, Kung K, Cheung AWL, Gao TT, Griffiths S. Will the community nurse continue to function during H1N1 influenza pandemic: a cross-sectional study of Hong Kong community nurses? BMC Health Services Research 2010 Apr 30;10:107  http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/107

Griffiths S, Lau JTF. Commentary: The influence of SARS on perceptions of risk and reality. Journal of Public Health. 2009 Dec;31(4):466-7  Doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdp094

Lau JTF, Yeung NCY, Choi KC, Cheng MYM, Tsui HY, Griffiths S. Acceptability of H1N1 vaccination during pandemic phase of influenza A/H1N1 in Hong Kong:  Population based cross sectional survey. BMJ 2009 Oct 27; 339:b4164 doi: 10.1136/bmj.b4164

Chor JSY, Ngai KLK, Goggins WB, Wong SYS, Lee N, Leung TF, Rainer TH, Griffiths S, Chan PKS.  Willingness of Hong Kong healthcare workers to accept pre-pandemic influenza vaccination at different WHO alert levels: two questionnaire surveys.  BMJ 2009 Aug 25; 339:B3391 http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/339/aug25_2/b3391

Lau JT, Griffiths S, Choi KC, Tsui HY. Widespread public misconception in the early phase of the H1N1 influenza epidemic. Journal of Infection 2009 Aug; 59(2):122-7

Lau Joseph TF, Kim Jean H, Tsui HY, Griffiths S. Perceptions related to bird-to-human avian influenza, influenza vaccination and use of face mask. Infection 2008 Oct; 36(5):434-43

Lau JT, Kim JH, Tsui HY, Griffiths S.  Anticipated and current preventive behaviors in response to an anticipated human-to-human H5N1 epidemic in the Hong Kong Chinese general population. BMC Infectious Diseases 2007 March 15; 7:18

Lau J, Kim J, Tsui HY, Griffiths S. Perceptions related to human avian influenza and their associations with anticipated psychological and behavioral responses at the onset of outbreak in the Hong Kong Chinese general population. American Journal of Infection Control 2007 Feb, 35(1):38-49

Lau JTF, Kim JH, Tsui HY, Griffiths S. Perceptions about Status and Modes of H5N1 Transmission and Associations with Immediate Behavioral Responses in the Hong Kong General Population. Preventive Medicine 2006. 43(5):406-410

Lau JT, Kim JH, Tsui H, Griffiths S.  Perceptions related to human avian influenza and their associations with anticipated psychological and behavioral responses at the onset of outbreak in the Hong Kong Chinese general population. Am J Infect Control 2007 Feb;35(1):38-49


Health Systems 

Griffiths S. Social inequalities: do they matter to medical mangers?  The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators; The Quarterly – September 2011, P671

Yam CHK, Liu S, Huang OHY, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. Can vouchers make a difference to the use of private primary care services by older people? Experience from the healthcare reform programme in Hong Kong.  BMC Health Services Research 2011 Oct 7;11:255

Liu S, Griffiths S. From economic development to public health improvement China faces equity challenges.  Public Health 2011 Oct;125(10):669-74 doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2011.08.004

Wong EL, Leung MC, Cheung AW, Yam CH, Yeoh EK, Griffiths S. A population-based survey using PPE-15: relationship of care aspects to patient satisfaction in Hong Kong. International Journal for Quality in Health Care 2011 Aug;23(4):390-6

Wong ELY, Yam CHK, Chan FWK, Cheung AWL, Wong FYY, Griffiths S, Yeoh EK. Perspective from health professionals on delivery of sub-acute care in Hong Kong: a qualitative study in a health system.  Health Policy 2011 May;100(2-3):211-8 doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.10.022

Woo J, Goggins W, Zhang XH, Griffiths S, Wong V. Aging and utilization of hospital services in Hong Kong: retrospective cohort study. International of Public Health 2010 Jun;55(3):201-7 

Chan Frank , Fan Alex, Wong Fiona, Lam Philip, Yeoh EK, Yam Carrie, Griffiths S, Lam D, Congdon, N. Waiting time for cataract surgery and its influence on patient attitudes.  Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science,  2009 Aug;50(5):2011-7 doi:10.1167/iovs.08-3025

Kwok T, Lee J, Woo J, Lee Dianna TF, Griffiths S. A randomized controlled trial of a community nurse-supported hospital discharge programme in older patients with chronic heart failure. Journal of Clinical Nursing 2008; 17(1):109-117


Alcohol

Kim JH, Lee S, Chan KW, Lau J, Tsang A, Griffiths S.  A population-based study on the prevalence and correlates of drinking and driving in Hong Kong. Accident, Analysis and Prevention 2010 July; 42(4): 994-1002

Kim JH, Lau CH, Cheuk KK, Kan Pauline, Hui LC, Griffiths S. Brief report: Predictors of heavy internet use and association with health-promoting and risk behaviors among Hong Kong university students. Journal of Adolescence.  2010 Feb, 33(1): 215-220

Kim JH, Chan KW, Chow JK, Fung KP, Fong BY, Cheuk KK, Griffiths S. University binge drinking patterns and changes in patterns of alcohol consumption among chinese undergraduates in a Hong Kong university. Journal of American College Health. 2009 Nov – Dec;58(3): 255-65.

Lau CH, Griffiths S, Chow KW, Fong YF, Kuen MY, Kim H. Heavy Internet Use and Correlations with interpersonal behaviours among University Entrants in Hong Kong.  Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2008 Oct;20(4): 134-140

Kim Jean H, Lee Sing, Chow Julie, Lau Joseph, Tsang Adley, Choi Jacqueline, Griffiths S.  Prevalence and factors associated with binge drinking, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence: A population-based study of Chinese adults in Hong Kong.  Alcohol and Alcoholism 2008 May-Jun; 43(3):360-70

Griffiths S, Lau JT, Chow JK, Lee SS, Kan PY, Lee S. Alcohol Use among Entrants to a Hong Kong University. Alcohol and alcoholism 2006;41(5):560-5


Others

Griffiths S. Global Public Health Training. Journal of Public Health 2011 Jun;33(2):319

Griffiths S. Reflections on health care reform. Perspectives in Public Health 2010 Jan; 130(1):8

Chan EYY, Kim J, Griffiths S, Lau JTF, Yu I. Does Living Density Matter for Nonfatal, Unintentional Home Injury in Asian Urban Settings?  Evidence from Hong Kong. Journal of Urban Health 2009 Nov;86(6):872-86

Chan EYY, Griffiths S. Comparison of Health Needs of Older People between Affected Rural and Urban Areas after the 2005 Kashmir Pakistan Earthquake. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 2009 Sept-Oct; l24(5):365-71

Tang JL, Griffiths S.  Review paper: Epidemiology, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Public Health".  Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2009 Jul; 21(3):244-51

Griffiths S.  The role of public health governance. Forward.  Public Health 2009 Mar;123(3):213. doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2009.02.004

Lam T.S., Tse L.A., Yu Ignatius, Griffiths S.  Prevalence of Smoking and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposures, and Attitudes and Beliefs towards Tobacco Control among Hong Kong Medical Students. Public Health 2009 Jan;123(1):42-46

Tse SLA, Siu D, Yu I, Griffiths S.  Computer Products Usage and prevalence of Computer Related Musculoskeletal Discomforts among Adolescents.  WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 2009; 34(4):449-54

Wong CW, Holroyd E, Chan YY, Griffiths S, Bingham A. “One Country, two system”: Sociopolitical implications for female migrant sex workers in Hong Kong.  BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2008 Dec 12;8(1):13 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/8/13

Griffiths S.  A third revolution in human history? Journal of Public Health Dec 2008; 30(4):368-369  doi:10.1093/pubmedfdn087

Griffiths S. Researching Women’s Health in Asia : Are We Doing Enough?  Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 2008;20(4):265-266

Chan Emily, Griffiths S, Chan CW. Public-health risks of melamine in milk products. Lancet 2008; 372(9648):1444-1445

Cheng Tereza SY, Tse Lap Ah, Yu Tak Sun Ignatius, Griffiths S.  "Children's Perceptions of Parental Attitude Affecting Breakfast Skipping in Primary Sixth-Grade Students".  Journal of School Health 2008 Apr; 78(4):203-8

Chor JSY, Leung JCS, Chan DCC, Griffiths S, Leung PC. Breast cancer screening practice of Chinese elderly worth re-evaluation of health promotion policy. Journal of Public Health; March 2008; 30(1): 110-111

Chan Emily Y, Kim J, Ng Q, Griffiths S, Lau Joseph TF. A descriptive study of nonfatal unintentional home-based injury in urban settings: evidence from Hong Kong. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2008 Oct Supplement Issue; 20:39-48

Congdon N, Griffiths S, & Sharma A.  Health Rights in China.  Letters to Editor, Far Eastern Economic Review; Jul/Aug 2007; 170(6): 5

Griffiths S.  Sustainable Development: A Far Eastern Challenge. Public Health 2006; 120(12):1114-1116 


Prior to Hong Kong (selected)

Griffiths S, Crown J, McEwen J.  The role of the Faculty of Public Health (Medicine) in developing a multidisciplinary public health profession in the UK. Public Health 2007; 121.6; 420-425 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2007.02.021

Thorpe A, Griffiths S, Jewell T, Adshead F, The three domains of public health : An internationally relevant basis for public health education? Public Health 2008; 122(2):201-210

Griffiths S. The role of Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board. Archives of Diseases of Childhood 2006;91(2):195-7

Connelly J, McAveary M, Griffiths S. National survey of working life in public health after 'Shifting the Balance of Power': results of first survey. Public Health 2005;119(12):1133-7

Gray S, Perlman F, Griffiths S. A survey of the specialist public health workforce in the UK in 2003. Public Health 2005;119(10):900-6  

Thorpe A, Griffiths S, George C. Cardiac rehabilitation: results of a national survey. British Journal of Cardiology 2005;12(5):361-366

Griffiths S, Jewell T, Donnelly P. Public health in practice: the three domains of public health. Public Health 2005;119:907-913

Griffiths S. Public Health lessons from SARS in Hong Kong. Journal of Healthcare Management 2005;11(7)

Naylor C. D, Chantler C, Griffiths S.  Learning from SARS in Hong Kong and Toronto. JAMA 2004; 291: 2483-7


Grant (selected)

2012 – present, Food and Health Bureau
Reviewing Professional Regulatory Frameworks for Healthcare Professional

2012 – present, RGC Strategic Public Policy Research (SPPR) Fund Scheme 2011/12
Trends and Implications of Poverty and Social Disadvantages in Hong Kong: A Multi-disciplinary and Longitudinal Study

2011 – present, RGC Strategic Public Policy Research (SPPR) Funding Scheme 2010/11
Using a Systematic Approach to Evaluate Primary Care Development in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Kunming and Shanghai (4002-SPPR-10)

Dec 2010 – present, Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre
A study of comparing primary care services among six cities in the Pearl River Delta

Oct 2010 – present, RGC Public Policy Research
The Public Health Impacts of the Policy Decision to Reduce Alcohol Tax in Hong Kong (CUHK4004-PPR-10)

Jun 2010 – Jun2011, CUHK Research Committee Funding (Direct Grants)
A Cohort Study on Pathological Internet Use and Associated Psycho-social Factors among University Students in Hong Kong

Apr 2010 – Mar 2012, Hospital Authority
Provision of Evaluation Study on Stakeholder Satisfaction of Healthcare Programmes

Oct 2009 – Dec 2011, RGC Public Policy Research
Evaluation of the Impact of Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme in Hong Kong and its Potential Extension

Jul 2009 – present, Food and Health Bureau
Research Fund for Control of Infectious Disease (RFCID) Commissioned Study: 2009-2014

Feb 2009 – Sept 2011, Hospital Authority
Provision of Survey Service on Patient Satisfaction

May 2010 – Dec 2010, Department of Health
Interim Evaluation on Health Care Voucher Scheme – Willingness-to-pay Study on Elders Aged 60 or above

Apr 2008 – Mar 2010, Hospital Authority
Review on General Outpatient Clinic (GOPC) Services and Family Medicine (FM) Training of the Hospital Authority

 
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