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Biography
Dr. Rachel Po-Ching HUANG is an assistant professor at the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Trained as a physiotherapist with a foundation in clinical practice and health psychology, Dr. Huang's research spans behavioral addictions, mental health and health behavior promotion aross diverse populations and contexts. Her work is deeply interdisplinary, integrating quantitative methodology, psychometrics and culturally sensitive assessments to better understand the corresponding mechanisms underlying individuals and populational-level outcomes.
Research interests
Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Health Behavior Promotion
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor, Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2019 → Jun 2023
Award Date: 1 Jun 2023
Master, Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2011 → Jun 2013
Award Date: 1 Jun 2013
Bachelor, Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2007 → Jun 2011
Award Date: 1 Jun 2011
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Physical therapy
- Health behavior
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A network analysis of the associations between COVID-19-related variables and health across sex, age and educational levels among Ghanaian youths
Ye, J., Chen, I. H., Huang, P. C., Adjaottor, E. S., Addo, F. M., Ahorsu, I. R., Griffiths, M. D., Lin, W., Ahorsu, D. K. & Lin, C. Y., Dec 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, 7337.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating how sociodemographic factors and vaccination attitudes explain awareness, experience, and willingness toward COVID-19 and influenza vaccination among Taiwan residents
Saffari, M., Lai, M. D., Ye, J., Griffiths, M. D., Üztemur, S., Aljaberi, M. A., Huang, P. C. & Lin, C. Y., 2026, In: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics. 22, 1, 2609360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Malay Version of the YouTube Addiction Scale Among University Students
Nguyen, T. T. B., Gan, W. Y., Huang, Y. T., Tung, S. E. H., Poon, W. C., Siaw, Y. L., Tham, W. S., Griffiths, M. D., Pakpour, A. H., Lin, C. Y. & Huang, P. C., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Evaluation and the Health Professions.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing exposure to weight stigma: development and initial validation of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI)
Ruckwongpatr, K., Chen, I. H., Pramukti, I., Huang, P. C., Latner, J. D., O’Brien, K. S., Wang, X., Chen, J. S., Üztemur, S., Lin, C. C., Chang, Y. L., Chin, W. L., Griffiths, M. D. & Lin, C. Y., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Eating Disorders. 13, 1, 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model
Ye, J., Huang, P. C., Adjaottor, E. S., Addo, F. M., Griffiths, M. D., Ahorsu, D. K. & Lin, C. Y., 15 Jan 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 1, e41407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Projects
- 1 Active
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The Digital Self-Regulation Awareness Scale (DSRAS): Development and psychometric validation
HUANG, P. C. (PI)
HKMU Faculty Research Startup Fund
19/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research