[Factors relating to stages of change in walking exercise behavior among older adults living in a hilly, mountainous area].

Objectives: We sought to identify factors relating to stages of change in walking exercise behavior among older adults living in a hilly, mountainous area in search of effective interventions to aid transitions.

Methods: An anonymous self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with all older adults aged between 60 and 74 years (n=752) living in Takahashi City in the district of Kawakami, Okayama Prefecture. Questionnaires were distributed by local volunteer staff to 752 older adults, who completed and mailed the questionnaires to the principal investigator.

[Effects of a specific health guidance program for prevention of diabetes].

Purpose: A follow-up survey was carried out to examine the effects of a health guidance program by comparing data before and after the intervention.

Methods: The subjects comprised 20 potential diabetes patients aged between 40 and 64 years who were covered by health insurance and underwent a basic health check-up between August and September 2007. They were given detailed advice on health promotion for six months.

[Cognitive factors relating to mammographic breast cancer screening].

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify cognitive factors relating to participation in mammographic breast cancer screening (MBCS).

Methods: A total of 2,345 women aged 40-69 years in two cities in A Prefecture were asked to participate in this self-administered questionnaire survey. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis.