Publications by authors named "Saori Iwamoto"
[Core values and competencies of public health nurses: A Delphi survey].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on defining the essential values and skills of public health nurses (PHNs) in societies undergoing change, based on input from various PHN organizations and experts.
- A draft outlining these core values and competencies was created through consultations and revised over three rounds of Delphi surveys, achieving a high level of agreement among participants.
- The finalized core values include "social justice in health," "human rights and autonomy," and "health and safety," alongside eight key competencies that will help establish national standards for PHN practice, education, and research.
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- - This study investigated the mental health of Vietnamese migrants in Japan during COVID-19 through an online survey with 621 participants, assessing depression and anxiety using standardized questionnaires.
- - Results indicated that 32.7% had moderate-to-severe depression and 45.9% had mild-to-severe anxiety, with factors like age, health conditions, relationship status, and socioeconomic perception linked to these mental health issues.
- - The findings highlighted a decline in income and working conditions for these migrants, emphasizing the need for strategies to enhance social support and address their socioeconomic challenges.
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- Nursing theories emphasize the significance of individual and community care, focusing on human relationships within specific contexts, like communities.
- The article presents the Community Caring for Public Health Nursing (CCPHN) theory, which is based on Fawcett's four nursing metaparadigms: persons, environment, health, and nursing, and includes three key assumptions about community caring.
- The theory highlights the essential role of nurses in fostering caring communities through supportive practices, suggesting that further research is needed to confirm the impact of CCPHN on community health and well-being.
Dietary Intake Quality Is Affected by Knowledge and Dietary Intake Frequency among Pregnant Women in Muntinlupa, Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Tadashi Yamashita Ramon Emilio Daniel Roces Cecilia Ladines-Llave Maria Teresa Reyes Tuliao Mary Wanjira Kamau Saori Iwamoto
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- * A study involving 280 pregnant women in Muntinlupa, Philippines found that nearly half experienced low dietary diversity, with under 30% consuming beans, soy, and nuts.
- * Key factors linked to poor dietary diversity included a lack of nutritional knowledge about anemia prevention and infrequent meal consumption, highlighting the need for better nutrition education and antenatal care.
Maternal Knowledge Associated with the Prevalence of Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women in Muntinlupa, Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Tadashi Yamashita Ramon Emilio Daniel Roces Cecilia Ladines-Llave Maria Teresa Reyes Tuliao Mary Wanjira Kamau Saori Iwamoto
Patient Prefer Adherence
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the uptake of iron and folic acid supplements (IFAS) among pregnant women in Muntinlupa, Philippines, amidst low prevalence rates in many regions as recommended by the WHO.
- Conducted with 280 participants using questionnaires, results showed that 85.6% of women took IFAS, with maternal knowledge on its benefits significantly influencing this prevalence.
- The findings highlight the need for enhanced health education on IFAS benefits through health care providers and community health workers to improve uptake among pregnant women.
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- The text discusses the history of radiation disasters in Japan and their impact on the public's fear of radiation, highlighting the important role nurses play in addressing these fears based on their education.
- A survey of nursing students was conducted to assess their understanding and risk perception of radiation, showing that many students had poor knowledge due to insufficient education on the topic.
- The findings suggest that enhancing students' understanding of radiation could potentially reduce their fear and risk perception, indicating a need for improved radiation education in nursing curricula.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to create a simulation learning program to improve public health nursing skills and assess its effectiveness.
- It involved a one-day training session with two groups: a 34-person intervention group and a 30-person control group, using various questionnaires to evaluate outcomes.
- Results showed a significant improvement in the intervention group's skills compared to the control group, indicating the program's effectiveness in strengthening community health.
[Development of an action scale to show the necessity of healthcare activities].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to enhance the ability of public health nurses to identify and advocate for healthcare needs using a developed tool called the SNH (Scale for Necessity of Healthcare Activities), which assesses the importance of healthcare actions based on evidence.
- - Researchers refined the SNH through a pilot survey involving full-time public health nurses and ensured ethical considerations were addressed; out of 1,615 participants, a significant number (1,035) provided valid responses.
- - The findings revealed that the SNH effectively measures four key factors related to health needs and demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.948) and validity, with scores increasing alongside the experience and seniority of public health nurses.
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- The study aimed to identify health issues among residents needing assistance six weeks after the Great East Japan Earthquake using outreach initiatives.
- Public health nurses conducted interviews with over 5,000 residents, focusing on demographic and health data to assess urgent needs.
- Findings showed that 281 residents required assistance, with major health concerns including interruptions in treatment and a significant need for mental health care.
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- The study explores the link between tsunami damage and mortality by analyzing demographic data from a town affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011.
- Researchers collected data by visiting all households, including shelters, to track the status of residents and confirm the number of missing and deceased individuals about 50 days post-disaster.
- Findings revealed that a significant portion of the deceased (60.2%) were aged 65 and over, indicating the need for better protection for the elderly during tsunamis, while lower child mortality rates suggested that evacuation drills may have been effective.
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- The research aimed to enhance the competence of public health nurses through a specially designed study achievement program during a graduate course.
- The program included five group sessions and individual interviews over four months, allowing participants to identify real-world issues and pursue their own study themes with guidance.
- Results showed significant advancements in participants' skills and high satisfaction scores, indicating the program's effectiveness in improving nursing competencies.
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- The study aimed to create a Professional Development Scale (PDS) specifically for Public Health Nurses (PHNs) to help improve their skills for public benefit.
- A questionnaire was distributed to 250 health centers, resulting in a high response rate and a robust analysis showing the PDS includes 4 key factors related to competency development and professional principles.
- The PDS demonstrated strong reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.77 to 0.93) and validity, making it a useful tool for PHNs for self-evaluation and goal setting in their professional development.
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- The study aimed to develop and assess the reliability and validity of a 'Competency Measurement of Creativity' (CMC) specifically for public health nurses (PHNs).
- Researchers distributed questionnaires to full-time PHNs at selected health centers and analyzed the data using item and factor analyses, alongside reliability tests.
- The findings indicated that the CMC was both reliable and valid, consisting of 16 items divided into 3 factors related to creativity, with significant correlations to PHNs' experience and personal information.
[Development and evaluation of the reliability and validity of a scale for basic actions relevant to public health].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
September 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to create and validate the BAPH scale, which assesses public health nurses' (PHNs) ability to improve health and well-being in Japan.
- It involved collecting questionnaires from 135 prefectural and 115 municipal health centers, leading to a response rate of 73.6% from the centers and 70.1% from PHNs.
- Analysis revealed a 12-item BAPH scale with three sub-scales focused on accessibility, service quality, and health risk prevention, showing high reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.91 and positive correlations with PHNs' experience and academic involvement.
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- This study investigates the competencies of public health nurses (PHNs) in Japan and explores how these relate to work experience and the type of workplace.
- A survey of 1799 full-time PHNs revealed that while the average competency score was above 3, few nurses reached the highest levels of competency, indicating a gap despite years of experience.
- The research concludes that Japan needs to establish clear educational goals and improve training methods for PHNs to enhance their competencies, focusing on both initial education and ongoing professional development.