[Health status and living conditions of fathers of multiple babies: Analysis of the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions].

Objective　This study explored the physical and mental health status and living conditions of fathers raising 0-year-old multiples in Japan compared with those raising singletons to gain insight into fathers' health issues and the need for support.Methods　Household and health data from the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions (2016, 2019, and 2022) were used. Because of the small number of fathers with multiples in each dataset, three datasets were combined.

Infection prevention measures and its determinants in childcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide survey (2022-2023).

Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to societies, necessitating adaptations in infection prevention measures. While there is ample data on infection prevention practices in workplace and healthcare settings, comprehensive data specific to childcare facilities has been lacking.

Methods: We conducted a nationwide web-based survey capturing responses from various childcare facilities (N = 549).