Yung‐feng Yen - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Yung-feng Yen is a distinguished researcher affiliated with multiple prestigious institutions in Taiwan. He is currently associated with the Department of Education and Research at Taipei City Hospital and also holds positions at the University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. Additionally, Yung-feng Yen is involved with the Department of Health Care Management at the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, as well as the Section of Infectious Diseases at Taipei City Hospital, Yangming Branch. His academic involvement extends to the Institute of Public Health at the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, all located in Taipei, Taiwan, indicating a strong commitment to public health and infectious disease research.

Research Contributions

Yung-feng Yen's research primarily focuses on infectious diseases and their intersection with public health. In 2022, his work explored various pertinent issues such as the association between depression, antidepressant therapy, and antiretroviral therapy adherence in men who have sex with men, utilization of hospice and palliative care, and clinical sensitivity of rapid antigen tests during COVID-19 outbreaks. His studies often employ cohort and retrospective methodologies to investigate healthcare utilization and predictors of health outcomes. In 2021, his research addressed the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare-seeking behaviors, determinants of latent tuberculosis infection, and the associations between dental health and nutritional support in older adults. These contributions significantly enhance understanding of infectious disease management and healthcare delivery.

Aliases

Throughout his academic career, Yung-feng Yen has been cited under various aliases, including Y.f. Yen, Y. F. Yen, Y.-f. Yen, Yung-feng Yen, Yung Feng Yen, Yung–feng Yen, and Y-f Yen. These variations reflect different transliterations and formats used in scientific publications.