Mixed-methods research of motivational processes in workers' adoption of healthy behavior.

Background: In occupational health, the maintenance and promotion of workers' health, especially lifestyle motivation-based interventions, have gained considerable attention and are actively implemented. Motivational theories include self-determination theory, and some studies focus on healthy lifestyles. However, the effectiveness of health promotion interventions varies depending on the health awareness and motivation of the participants.

Factors that facilitate multigenerational exchanges in regional locations: a cross-sectional study in Niigata City, Japan.

Background: In the process of community building, it is important to create a place for multigenerational exchanges. To promote multigenerational exchanges in regional locations, it is essential to clarify whether such exchanges are related to government infrastructure, regional characteristics, and social capital, and how these exchanges contribute to community building.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted with representatives from 455 Chiiki no Cha-no-Ma (literal translation "community living room," and hereafter "Cha-no-Ma") in Niigata City, Japan.

Implementation and evaluation of a primary diabetes prevention programme for young adult employees in Japan: A non-randomized controlled trial.

Aim: To determine the effects of a primary diabetes prevention programme created for healthy young adults.

Design: This study was a non-randomized controlled trial.

Methods: The participants were 20-39-year-old employees of two automobile sales companies.