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Prof. Clare YU

Associate Professor

MBBS (China), M.Phil, Ph.D (CUHK)

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+852 3400 3251
clare-chung-wah.yu@polyu.edu.hk

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Biography

Dr Clare Yu received a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China and obtained her postgraduate qualifications of MPhil and PhD in Clinical Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her M.Phil study was about red blood cell transfusion on left ventricular output and oxygen consumption in premature infants and her Ph.D study was about strength training and diet in the management of obesity in children. She contributed to the collection of the first set of waist circumference norm, the six-minute walk test data, and the norm of cardiopulmonary fitness (Peak VO2) for Hong Kong Chinese children. Her research focuses on pediatric exercise science, childhood obesity, cardiopulmonary assessment in children, and exercise intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Education and Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Jinan University, China
Master of Philosophy, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research Interests

Research Output

Au WW, Recchia F, Fong DY, Wong SHS, Chan DKC, Capio CM, Yu CCW, Wong SWS, Sit CHP, Ip P, Chen YJ, Thompson WR, Siu PM. Effect of wearable activity trackers on physical activity in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Digit Health. 2024 Sep;6(9):e625-e639. doi: 10.1016/S2589-7500(24)00139-0. Epub 2024 Aug 6. PMID: 39112110.
Mok K-M, Sze CHH, Yu CCW, Mak E, Chan DFY, Wong SWL. A Self-Narrative Study: Changes in Physical Ability and Social Communication in Children with Autism through Taekwondo Training with Elements of Music Therapy from the Parents’ Perspective. Behavioral Sciences. 2024; 14(7):530. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070530.
Su S, Yu CCW, Cheing GL-Y, Chung RC-K, Tsang SM-H, Chan L-L, Tang TW-S, Cheung W, Lee QJ, Kwong PW-H. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Knee Osteoarthritis Fears and Beliefs Questionnaire. Healthcare. 2024; 12(3):310. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030310.
Yu CCW, Zhang B, Au CT, Lo FSF, Sun F. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep habits in kindergarten children in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics 2023; 28: 219-227.
Recchia F, Bernal JDK, Fong DY, Wong SHS, Chung PK, Chan DKC, Capio CM, Yu CCW, Wong SWS, Sit CHP, Chen YJ, Thompson WR, Siu PM. Physical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 Feb 1;177(2):132-140. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5090. PMID: 36595284; PMCID: PMC9857695.
Bernal JDK, Recchia F, Yu DJ, Fong DY, Wong SHS, Chung PK, Chan DKC, Capio CM, Yu CCW, Wong SWS, Sit CHP, Chen YJ, Thompson WR, Siu PM. Physical activity and exercise for cancer-related cognitive impairment among individuals affected by childhood cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2023 Jan;7(1):47-58. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(22)00286-3. Epub 2022 Oct 27. PMID: 36309037.
Sun F, Chow GC, Yu CC, Ho YF, Liu D, Wong SH, Siu PM, Cooper SB, Jenkins D. Effect of game-based high-intensity interval training program on the executive function of children with ADHD: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial. PLoS One. 2022 Jul 28;17(7):e0272121. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272121.
Chen T, Lin J, Lin Y, Xu L, Lu D, Li F, Hou L, Yu CCW. Effects of aerobic exercise and resistance exercise on physical indexes and cardiovascular risk factors in obese and overweight school-age children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2021 Sep 20;16(9):e0257150. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257150.
Yu CCW, So HK, Au CT, McManus AM, Li AM, Sung RYT. Handgrip Strength and Vertical Jump and their Relationship with Body Fat in Hong Kong Chinese Children and Adolescents. Open Access Journal of Biogeneric Science and Research 2021 v.7 http://dx.doi.org/10.46718/JBGSR.2021.07.000166
Wong SWL, Yu CCW, Li AM. The understanding of peak oxygen uptake in children aged 8-16. Frontiers in Pediatrics 2021;8:599571. doi: 10.3389/fped.2020.599571.
Tse ACY, Yu CCW, Lee PH. Comparing sleep patterns between children with autism spectrum disorder and children with typical development: A matched case-control study. Autism 2020;24(8):2298-2303. doi: 10.1177/1362361320936827.
Yu CCW, McManus AM, Au CT, So HK, Chan A, Sung RYT, Li AM. Appropriate scaling approach for evaluating peak VO2 development in Southern Chinese 8 to 16 years old. PLoS One 2019;14:e0213674. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213674.
Hung KC, Chung HW, Yu CCW, Lai HC, Sun FH. Effects of 8-week core training on core endurance and running economy. PLoS One 2019; 14: e0213158. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213158.
Li C, Wong, NK, Sum KWR, Yu CW. Pre-service teachers' mindfulness and attitudes toward students with autism spectrum disorder: The role of basic psychological needs satisfaction. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 2018:1-14. doi: 10.1123/apaq.2018-0044.
Hui LL, Lee SL, Kwok MK, Yu CW, Schooling CM. Formula-feeding and the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus among Hong Kong adolescents. Hong Kong Med J 2018; 2018 Aug;24 Suppl 4(4):20-23.
Yu CCW, Wong SWL, Lo FSF, So RCH and Chan DFY. Study protocol: a randomized controlled trial study on the effect of a game-based exercise training program on promoting physical fitness and mental health in children with autism spectrum disorder. BMC Psychiatry 2018;18:56. doi: 10.1186/s12888-018-1635-9.