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XIA Wei

 

【Education】

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 2019

Master of Philosophy, School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 2015

Bachelor of Medicine, School of Nursing, Peking University, 2012

 

【Professional Experiences】

2024/07~ to date. Associate professor, Deputy Dean, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University 

2021/02~ 2024/07. Associate professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University 

2019/09~2021/01.Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong

2019/04~2019/09. Research assistant I, School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong

2017/06~2019/03，Research assistant I (PT), School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong

2015/09~2016/03，Assistant nursing director, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University

2012/08~2013/04，Clinical Nurse, Hospital of Peking University Health Science Center

【Research Grants】

  1. Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province. Principal Investigator. 2024.1.-2026.12. 150,000 CNY. Ongoing.
  2. Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (C Level). Principal Investigator. 2022.01-2024.12. 300,000 CNY. Completed.
  3. Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology’s 2022 Science and Technology Innovation Popularization Special Topic. Principal Investigator. 2022.08-2023.07. 30,000 CNY. Ongoing.
  4. Guangdong Provincial International, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Talent Exchange Special Project-Overseas Famous Teacher Project, Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province. Principal Investigator. 2022.09-2023.12. 30,000 CNY. Completed.
  5. Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Sun Yat-sen University. Principal Investigator. 2023.01-2023.12. 50,000 CNY. Completed.
  6. Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology. Principal Investigator. 2023.01-2023.12. RMB 30,000. Completed.
  7. Guangdong Provincial Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project. Principal Investigator. 2022.08-2024.05. 
  8. Guangzhou Basic Research Program Basic and Applied Basic Research Projects-General Projects. Principal Investigator. 2022.04-2024.03. RMB 50,000. Completed.

 

【Selected publications】

  1. Li WHC#, Xia W#, Chung JOK, Li LS, Chueng KY, Chan YC. Evidence-based brief cessation advice plus active referral for emergency department patients who smoke: a single-arm, real-world clinical trial. Accepted [IF=8.3, JCR: Q1] 
  2. Wang X, Xiao YX, Nam BS, Zhong T, Tang DY, Li WHC, Song PG, Xia W*. Can we utilize mukbang in health promotion? A scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e56147. [IF=5.8, JCR: Q1] 
  3. Ding HX, Li N, Li LS, Xu ZR, Xia W*. Machine learning-enabled mental health risk prediction for youths with stressful life events: A modelling study. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2025; 368:537-546. [IF=4.9, JCR: Q1] 
  4. Wang X, Xiao YX, Nam BS, Zhong T, Tang DY, Li WHC, Song PG, Xia W*. Can we utilize mukbang in health promotion? A scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e56147. [IF=5.8, JCR: Q1] 
  5. Ding HX, Li N, Li LS, Xu ZR, Xia W*. Machine learning-enabled mental health risk prediction for youths with stressful life events: A modelling study. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2025; 368:537-546. [IF=4.9, JCR: Q1] 
  6. Guo YN, Xu ZR, Ding HX, Wang CL, Peng XR, An YP, Wang J, Hu WJ, Li SC, Hui ZY, Xia W*. The Experience and Influence of Youth in China in Coping with Stressful Life Events during the Post–COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Qualitative Study. BMC Public Health.2025;25:1421.[IF=3.5, JCR: Q2]
  7. Li WHC, Xia W, Li LS, Chung JOK. Better control of cancer in China by helping people quit smoking. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific 2025;55S1: 101289. [IF= 7.5, JCR: Q1] 
  8. Ho KY, Lam KWK, Xia W, Chiu SY, Chan GCF, Li HCW. Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Nausea and Vomiting in Children With Cancer. Cancer nursing, 2025;. [IF= 2.4, JCR: Q1] 
  9. Xiao YX#, Zhong T#, Li LS, Wang X, Tang DY, Song PG, Cheng Y, Xia W*. Psychological and Physiological Experiences of Youth Watching Mukbang in China: A Qualitative Study. Children and Youth Services Review. 2024. 163:107729. [IF=2.4, JCR: Q1] 
  10. Wang TC, Liu YX, Xia W, Liu CH. Design and Control of a Multi-modal Compliant Actuator Based on Scissor-Epicyclic Mechanism for Wearable robotics.IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 2024.3519606. [IF=7.5, JCR: Q1]
  11. Li WHC, David Chi Leung Lam, Kit Man Sin, Eliza Lai Yi Wong, Carlos K H Wong, Herbert H. Loong, Kai Yeung Cheung, Wei Xia, Peige Song, and Joyce Oi Kwan Chung. Effectiveness of using risk communication to help smokers with cancer quit smoking: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2024.42(23_suppl):158-158. [IF= 42.1, JCR: Q1]
  12. Li WHC, Lam DCL, Sin KM, Wong CKH, Loong HHF, Cheung KY, Xia W, Song PG, Chung JOK. Effectiveness of a self-determination theory-based smoking cessation intervention plus instant messaging via mobile application for smokers with cancer: protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Addiction. 2024;119(8):1468-1477. [IF=5.2, JCR: Q1] 
  13. Ding HX, Xu ZR, Hu WL, Guo YN, Wang CL, Li SC Hui ZY, Wang J, Peng XR, Xia W*. Changes of Stressful Life Events, Coping Strategies and Mental Health Among Youths Before and After the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2023;69(8):2018-2030. [IF= 7.5, JCR: Q1]
  14. Li LS, Wang JN, Xia W*, Li WHC, Weng XL, Song PG. Smoking cessation and relapse-prevention interventions tailored for expectant and new fathers: protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2023 Oct 6;13(10):e071745. [IF=2.9, JCR: Q2]
  15. Ho KY, Lam KWK, Xia W, Chiu SY, Chan GCF, Li HCW. Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Nausea and Vomiting in Children With Cancer. Cancer nursing, 2023 Apr 6. Epub ahead of print. [IF= 2.6, JCR: Q1]
  16. Fung JTC, Chan SL, Takemura N, Chiu HY, Huang HC, Lee JE, Preechawong S, Hyun MY, Sun M, Xia W, Xiao JN, Lin CC. Virtual simulation and problem-based learning enhance perceived clinical and cultural competence of nursing students in Asia: A randomized controlled cross-over study. Nurse Education Today. 2023.123, 105721. [IF=3.9, JCR: Q1]
  17. Li WHC, Xia W, Wang MPK, Cheung YTD, Cheung KY, Wong CKH, Lam TH. Effect of Quitting Immediately vs Progressively on Smoking Cessation for Smokers at Emergency Department in Hong Kong: A Posteriori Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Plos One. 2023;18(1):e0280925. [IF=3.7, JCR: Q1]
  18. Xia W, Li WHC, Song PG, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Luo YH, Zeng CX, Ho KY. The association between heated tobacco product use and cigarette cessation outcomes among youth smokers: A prospective cohort study. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 2022; 132:108599. [IF= 3.9, JCR: Q1]
  19. Xia W, Li WHC, Liang T, Luo Y, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Song PG. Structured online training for university students to deliver peer-led addiction counselling for young drug abusers in China: effect on improving knowledge, attitude, confidence, and skills. Patient Education and Counseling. 2022; 105(4):1009–1017. [IF= 3.5, JCR: Q1]
  20. Li WHC, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Luo YH, Wang MP, Cheung DYT, Xia, W, Lam TH. A general health promotion approach to helping smokers with non-communicable diseases quit smoking: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Public Health.2022;10:957547. [IF= 5.2, JCR: Q1]
  21. Qiu YW, Yi Q, Li ST, Sun WS, Ren ZY, Shen YJ, Wu YH, Wang ZC, Xia W, Song PG. Transition of Cardiometabolic Status and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese: A National Cohort Study. Journal of diabetes Investigation. 2022;13(8):1426-1437. [IF=3.2, JCR: Q2]
  22. Ren ZY, Yi Q, Hou LY, Luk TT, Qiu YW, Xia W, Zhu YM, Peige Song PG, Rahimi K. Lactation Duration and the Risk of Subtypes of Stroke Among Parous Postmenopausal Women From the China Kadoorie Biobank. JAMA Network Open. 2022; 5(2), e220437. [IF=13.8, JCR: Q1]
  23. Luo YH, Li WHC, Xia W, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Chung JOK. The lived experience of resilience in parents of children with cancer: A phenomenological study. Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2022; 10: 871435. [IF=2.6, JCR: Q1]
  24. Ho KY, Lam KKW, Xia W, Chung JOK, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Chiu SY, Chan GCF, Li WHC. Sleep disruption and its contributing factors in Chinese survivors of childhood cancer: A cross-sectional study. Psycho-Oncology. 2022; 31(6):960-969. [IF=3.6, JCR: Q1]
  25. Luo YH, Li WHC, Xia W, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Chung JOK. Evaluating the experiences of parents of children with cancer engaging in a mobile device‑based resilience training programme: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2022; 30(7): 6205-6214. [IF=3.1, JCR: Q2]
  26. Cheung AT, Li WHC, Ho LLK, Xia W, Luo YH, Chan GCF, Cheung JOK. Associations of Physical Activity and Handgrip Strength with Different Domains of Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Survivors. Cancers. 2022; 14(10):2554. [IF= 5.2, JCR: Q1]
  27. Ho LLK, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Luo YH, Xia W, Chung JOK. Impact of Poverty on Parent–Child Relationships, Parental Stress, and Parenting Practices. Frontiers in Public health. 2022;10:849408. [IF= 5.2, JCR: Q1]
  28. Luo YH, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Xia W, He XL, Zhang JP, Chung JOK. Relationships between resilience and quality of life in parents of children with cancer. Journal of Health Psychology. 2022;27(5):1048-1056. [IF= 3.2, JCR: Q1]
  29. Xia W, Li WHC, Song PG, Cai WZ, Lam KKW, Ho LLK, Zeng CX, HE L, Gao C, Ho KY. Perceptions, behavioursand attitudes towards smoking held by the male partners of Chinese pregnant women: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2021,21:1901.[IF=4.5, JCR: Q1]
  30. Xia W, Li WHC, Liang T, Luo Y, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Song PG. Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Counseling Competencies Scale-Revised. Frontiers in Psychology. 2021, 12:688539. [IF=3.8, JCR: Q1]
  31. Li WHC#, Xia W#, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Leung QKI, Liang TN. A medical peer-delivered intervention comprising brief motivational interviewing via instant-messaging interaction to reduce drug misuse among youth in Hong Kong: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Addiction science & clinical practice. 2021,16(1):32. [IF= 3.7, JCR: Q2]
  32. Luo YH, Xia W, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Xie JH, Xiao P, Li WHC. Effectiveness of a mobile device-based resilience training programme in reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing resilience and quality of life in parents of children with cancer: Randomised controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2021, 23(11):e27639. [IF=7.4, JCR: Q1]
  33. Li TT, Hu YJ, Xia L, Wen LH, Ren W, Xia W, Wang J, Cai WZ, Chen L. Psychological experience of patients with confirmed COVID-19 at the initial stage of pandemic in Wuhan, China: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2021, 21(1):2257. [IF=4.5, JCR: Q1]
  34. Lam KKW, Ho KY, Xia W, Chung JOK, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Chiu SY, Chan GCF, Li WHC. Understanding the lived experience of sleep disruption among childhood cancer survivors: A phenomenological study. Sleep Medicine. 2021, 88:204-212. [IF= 4.8, JCR: Q1]
  35. Chung JOK, Li WHC, Xia W, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Chan GCF. Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the resilience scale for children with cancer. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2021,19:232. [IF= 3.6, JCR: Q1]
  36. Luo YH, Xia W, He XL, Zhang JP, Li WHC. Psychological interventions for enhancing resilience in parents of children with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2021, 29(11):7101-7110. [IF=3.1, JCR: Q2]
  37. Yi Q, Zha M, Yang Q, Zhang Y, Hou L,Ye X, Chen G, Shao J, Xia W, Song P. Trends in the prevalence of hypertension according to severity and phenotype in Chinese adults over two decades (1991-2015). Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2021, 23(7):1302-1315. [IF=2.8, JCR: Q2]
  38. Ho KY, Lam KWK, Xia W, Chung JOK, Cheung AT, HO LLK, Chiu SY, Chan GCF, Li HCW. Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) among Hong Kong Chinese childhood cancer survivors. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2021, 19(1):176. [IF= 3.6, JCR: Q1]
  39. Ho LLK, Li WHC, Cheung AT,Xia W. Ho LLK, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Xia W. Effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for smokers with chronic diseases: A systematic review. Journal of advanced nursing. 2021, (8):3331-3342. [IF= 3.8, JCR: Q1]
  40. Ye XX, Qian Y, Mingming Zha, Qingwen Yang, Yan Zhang, Jing Shao, Wei Xia, Ye ZH, Peige Song. Trends in prevalence of hypertension and hypertension phenotypes among Chinese children and adolescents over two decades (1991-2015). Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2021, 8:627741. [IF=3.6, JCR: Q2]
  41. Yi Q, Li X, He Y, Xia W, Shao J, Ye Z, Song P. Associations of dietary inflammatory index with metabolic syndrome and its components: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Public Health Nutrition. 2021, 24(16):5463-5470. [IF=3.2, JCR: Q1]
  42. Cheung AT, Li WHC, Ho LLK, Xia W, Chan GCF, Chung JOK. Pediatric brain tumor survivors' lived experience of engaging in a musical training program which promoted their psychological well-being: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2021; 29(2):3145–3154. [IF=3.1, JCR: Q2]
  43. Chung JOK, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Ho LLK, Xia W, Chan GCF, Lopez V. Relationships among resilience, depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and quality of life in children with cancer. Psycho-oncology. 2021; 30(2):194-201. [IF=3.6, JCR: Q1]
  44. Xia W, Li HCW, Cai W, Song P, Zhou X, Lam KWK, Ho LLK, Zeng C, Ho KY. The effectiveness of a video-based smoking cessation intervention focusing on maternal and child health to help Chinese expectant fathers quit smoking: an open-label, single-blind, three-arm, randomised controlled trial. Lancet, 2020;396(S1): S3. [IF=168.9,JCR: Q1] 
  45. Xia W, Li HCW, Cai W, Song P, Zhou X, Lam KWK, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Luo Y, Zeng C, Ho KY. Effectiveness of a video-based smoking cessation intervention focusing on maternal and child health in promoting quitting among expectant fathers in China: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS Medicine. 2020;17(9):e1003355. [IF=15.8, JCR: Q1]
  46. Xia W, Li WHC, Cai W, Song P, Ho LLK, Cheung AT, Luo YH, Zeng C, He L, Gao C, Ho KY. Association of smoking behavior among Chinese expectant fathers and smoking abstinence after their partner becomes pregnant: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2020;20(1):449. [IF=3.1, JCR: Q1]
  47. Li WHC, Ho KY, Wang MP, Cheung DYT, Lam KKW, Xia W, Cheung KY, Wong CKH, Chan SSC, Lam TH. Effectiveness of a Brief Self-determination Theory-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention for Smokers at Emergency Departments in Hong Kong: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2020;180(2):206-214. [IF=39.0, JCR: Q1]
  48. Ho LLK, Li WHC, Cheung AT, Xia W, Ho KY, Chung JOK. Low-income parents' perceptions of the importance of a musical training programme for their children: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2020;20(1):1454. [IF=4.5, JCR: Q1]
  49. Lam KKW, Li WHC, Chung JOK, Ho KY, Xia W, Cheung AT, Chiu SY, Lam HS, Chan GCF. Promoting physical activity among children with cancer through an integrated experiential training programme with coaching: A qualitative study. Patient Education and Counseling. 2020;103(6):1230-1236. [IF= 3.5, JCR: Q1]
  50. Chung JOK, Lam KKW, Ho KY, Cheung AT, Ho LK, Xia W, Gibson F, Li WHC. Psychometric evaluation of the traditional Chinese version of the resilience Scale-14 and assessment of resilience in Hong Kong adolescents. Health and Quality Life Outcomes. 2020;18(1):33.. [IF= 3.6, JCR: Q1]
  51. Song P, Zha M, Xia W, Zeng C, Zhu Y. Asthma–chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap in China: prevalence, associated factors and comorbidities in middle-aged and older adults. Current medical research and opinion. 2020;36(4):667-675. [IF= 2.3, JCR: Q2]
  52. Ho KY, Li HCW, Lam KKW, Wang MP, Xia W, Ho LKL, Ou YJ, Chan SSC, Lam TH. Quitting trajectories of Chinese women smokers following telephone smoking cessation counselling: A longitudinal study. Journal of clinical nursing. 2020;29(3-4):556-566. [IF= 4.2, JCR: Q1]
  53. Ho KY, Li WHC, Lam KKW, Wang MP, Xia W, Ho LY, Ho LLK, Lam TH, Chan SSC. Promoting smoking cessation among community-living female smokers by training smoking cessation and reduction ambassadors. Journal of public health (Oxf). 2020;42(1):53-61. [IF= 4.4, JCR: Q1]

 

【Books/book chapters】

  1. Main translator: Zheng Yining; Translator: Chen J, Cui YH, Guo N, Li Q, Li S, Liu XH, Xia W, …Zheng YN. Author: Jeannie Scruggs Garber, Monty Gross, Anthony D. Slonim. Avoiding Common Nursing Errors (Avoiding Common Errors), 2017, Chinese version. Science Press, Beijing, China. ISBN 978-7-03-053307-4
  2. National Health Commission "14th Five-Year Plan" Textbook. Community Rehabilitation. People's Medical Publishing House. 2023. Contributing Editor.
  3. National Higher Medical Education Nursing Curriculum Ideology and Politics Case Database. Community Nursing. People's Medical Publishing House. 2025. Contributing Editor.
  4. Continuing Education Planning Textbook. Pediatric Nursing. Higher Education Press. 2025. Contributing Editor.

 

【Honours and Awards】

  1. 2025/03, First Prize, Teaching Competition for Faculty, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University.
  2. 2024/12, Outstanding Class Advisor, Sun Yat-sen University.
  3. 2022/09, First Prize, Sun Yat-sen University Teaching Competition (Medical Category).
  4. 2022/06, Grand Prize, Teaching Competition for Faculty, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University.
  5. 2021/09, Best Research Award (Best Smoking Cessation Project), 13th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT).
  6. 2021/01, Nominated by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Selected for the 2021 Global Young Scientist Fellowship, 9th Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS).
  7. 2020/11, Special Paper Award (Top 3/420), 4th International Conference for Advanced Practice Nurses.
  8. 2020/06, HKU/China Medical Board (CMB) Grant (2019/2020), The University of Hong Kong.
  9. 2019/08, 3rd Place, HKU Visualized Graduate Thesis Competition, The University of Hong Kong.
  10. 2019//03, Outstanding Poster Award, International Conference on Innovations in Nursing Education and Patient Care, Hong Kong Society for Nursing Education.
  11. 2019/02, Travel Scholarship for Outstanding International Scholar, 25th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT).
  12. 2018/09, Full Scholarship for "Young Scholars Summer Camp," 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT).

 

【Professional Affiliation Positions】

  1. 2025/01~to date, International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Youth Editorial Board Member.
  2. 2024/11~to date, Journal of Smoking Cessation, Youth Editorial Board Member.
  3. 2023/03~to date, Standing Committee Member, Nursing Branch, Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association.
  4. 2022/01~to date, Advisor, Pediatric Oncology Nursing Working Group, Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association.
  5. 2022/04~to date, Vice Chair, Academic and International Exchange Committee, Guangdong Nursing Association.
  6. 2021/11~to date, Committee Member, Tobacco Dependence and Smoking Cessation Branch, Chinese Association of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment.