Publications by authors named "Yukiko Fujihara"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the barriers to regular breast cancer screening among working women in Japan, focusing on those aged 40-60.
- Surveys revealed that factors like part-time employment, lack of children, and an unsupportive workplace contributed to the reluctance to participate in screenings.
- The conclusion emphasizes the need for better education about breast cancer to raise awareness and support screening without inducing excessive fear.
Background: The majority of nurses are employed at medical institutions and acquire clinical competency through their work within their organization. Hands-on experience in the clinical setting is essential to enhance a nurse's clinical competence. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of commitment to the practical skills of nurses within Tottori prefecture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Self-care agency is an important determinant of self-care behavior. The purpose of this study was to identify the causal relationship between self-care agency and healthy behavior, and to construct a conceptual model of healthy behavior among older people living in a rural community.
Methods: This study was conducted as a cross-sectional survey at the Hino, a town in western Tottori Prefecture, Japan.