Culturally adapted sleep intervention - A brief online sleep intervention tailored to South Asian population in Hong Kong
Culturally adapted sleep intervention - A brief online sleep intervention tailored to South Asian population in Hong Kong
This project aims to develop a low-cost and easily accessible mobile app on cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia to deliver evidence-based sleep strategies in both Hindi and English with adapted materials incorporating community values for South Asians in Hong Kong.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
People of diverse race
Approved Funding Amount
HK$400,000
Funding Period (months)
18
Status
Active
Impact / Expected Impact
The project will provide a 4-week online sleep intervention to South Asians in Hong Kong through a culturally adapted mobile app of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. In addition, sleep health training will be offered to healthcare workers.