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ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDE AND
KNOWLEDGE OF CHINESE TEA AS
A HEALTH SUPPLEMENT AMONG
PAKISTANI POPULATION IN HONG KONG
Poster
ABID Nayab
Bsc (Hons) in Nutrition and Healthcare Management
Department of Food and Health Sciences
OBJECTIVES RESEARCH BACKGROUND
• To assess the attitude and Chinese tea has been a major part of Chinese society, both culturally and from
knowledge of Chinese tea as a a health aspect. According to various research on different types of Chinese
health supplement among the teas, health benefits have been found, such as lowering cancer-causing cells,
Pakistani population living in regulating blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, lowering LDL cholesterol
Hong Kong levels, etc. With tea consumption in over 160 countries, Pakistan accounts for
• To understand the behavioral and a significant number of Chinese tea consumers and a sizeable portion of its
community in Hong Kong. This research assesses the attitude and knowledge
cultural differences regarding of Chinese tea among Hong Kong Pakistanis.
Chinese tea between the Chinese
and Pakistani populations in METHODOLOGY
Hong Kong
• To analyze the [pattern of A cross-sectional study using an online survey was distributed to Pakistanis in
acceptance of the Pakistani Hong Kong aged 18 or above. A convenient sampling method was employed.
population living in Hong Kong The target sample size was 377 with a confidence level of 95% and collection
towards Chinese tea period from 24-02-2024 to 01-05-2025. The survey was mainly distributed
via social media, NGOs, and mosques using a link to the survey. The survey
consists of a general consent form and 3 main sections: the demographic
information, tea consumption habits and health issues, and knowledge and
attitude towards Chinese tea.
The demographic information was the independent variables while attitude,
consumption habits and knowledge towards Chinese tea were dependent
ABOUT THE INVESTIGATOR variables. Quantitative analysis was implemented including descriptive
statistics and frequency analysis, and Spearman’s correlation coefficient test
My interests and career goals align was conducted in SPSS.
together as I enjoy learning and
practicing nutrition and healthcare FINDINGS
while hoping to serve the community
in the future. My optimal goal is to not A total of 190 responses were collected, and the results suggested a positive
only be working in the nutrition and attitude towards Chinese tea as a health supplement. The analysis indicated a
healthcare field, prioritizing public positive correlation between knowledge of health benefits and attitude towards
health, but also to educate and assist Chinese tea as a health supplement among Pakistanis. It was discovered that
ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong. younger respondents had lower consumption of Chinese tea in comparison to
older respondents, which could be due to traditional customs. Moreover, several
My FYP supervisor is Dr MAK Shing respondents consumed Chinese tea for taste rather than health purposes.
Hung, Marvin.
Overall, attitude and knowledge of Chinese tea among HK Pakistanis was
positive and certain cultural and behavioral differences were recorded. A rising
acceptance can be predicted as more respondents were willing to invest in
educational and practical setups related to Chinese tea. Thus, more awareness
can be built and influencing a better view on Chinese tea as a health supplement
among Pakistanis.
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