Mayumi Ohnishi
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4283480 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Mayumi Ohnishi |
| NOMBRES | Mayumi |
| APELLIDO | Ohnishi |
| FIRMA | OHNISHI M |
| AFILIACIONES | Nagasaki University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1207-9575 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2008 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Physical Activity Levels Among Elderly Residents in Small Remote Islands in Japan
This study quantified the physical activity of older residents of two small remote Japanese islands and identified associated factors. A questionnaire survey and accelerometer measurements collected data from 79 participants aged ≥ 65 years on Kabashima and Hisakajima Islands in May–June 2024. The median daily step count was 4555, similar to or higher than national averages. Significant associations were found between physical activity levels and…
Development of a health support competence scale for supervisors of female migrant workers in Japan
The HSCSS-F is a reliable and valid scale. It could provide supervisors not only with an appropriate assessment of support for the health of female migrant workers but also with a course of action. The acquisition and development of competence in the health support by supervisors would contribute to a healthy life for female migrant workers in a host country
Associations of Dietary Inflammatory Index Scores with the disability status and subjective health of older adults living in non-urban municipalities in Nagasaki and Ishikawa Prefectures, Japan
Objective: To examine associations of Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores with disability and subjective health, which is prognostic of disability, in a large, systematically sampled population of older adults living in non-urban areas in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional. The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence was used to assess disability. Both overall disability and disabilities in components of everyday competenc…
Patient trust and positive attitudes maximize non-communicable diseases management in rural Tanzania
The objectives of this study were to identify difficulties and their related contexts non-communicable disease (NCD) patients in rural Tanzania experienced, examine how patients managed the situation by seeking better treatment of the diseases, and propose a realistic approach for optimizing disease management with long-term perspectives in resource-limited settings, based on views of patients (PTs), health-care providers (HPs), and health volunt…
Curricular Limitations and Recommendations for Training Health Care Providers to Respond to Intimate Partner Violence
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a well-known public health problem occurring worldwide. With a multisectoral approach being emphasized in addressing IPV, the health sector has a key role to play due to many IPV victims who appear in health facilities without their needs being met. A well-designed and implemented IPV curriculum is necessary for effectively training health care professionals to provide quality IPV care and related se…
Food store accessibility affects nutritional intake through shopping frequency and food intake in middle‐aged to older adults in rural Nagasaki, Japan
OBJECTIVES: The food environment is an important determinant of dietary and nutritional intake, but studies thus far have reported mixed results. We examined associations between food store accessibility and nutritional intake among middle-aged to older adults in rural Japan using data from a questionnaire survey of national health insurance enrollees. METHODS: The survey was conducted in Nagasaki, Japan, for individuals aged 40-74 years. Direct …
Association between the dietary inflammatory index and disability in Japanese older people
Objectives: To examine the demographic and lifestyle characteristics related to the dietary inflammatory index (DIITM) score and to evaluate the association between DII score and disability among older people in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional design. The DII score was calculated from nutrient intake information obtained from a FFQ. Disability was assessed using the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence questionnaire. Ove…
Interview survey of physical and mental changes and coping strategies among 13 Vietnamese female technical interns living in Japan
We conducted a case study to assess 1) physical and mental changes; 2) self-assessments of symptoms; 3) coping strategies; and 4) adaptation to physical and mental changes by semi-structured interview survey among Vietnamese female migrant workers working in Japan under the Technical Intern Training Program. We found they experienced female-specific physical changes, and some interns' symptoms worsened because they did not consult anyone about th…
Nurses' and midwives' awareness of intimate partner violence‐related mental healthcare and associated factors in Tanzania
Although intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem in Tanzania, the country's system to provide IPV-related mental healthcare is not sufficiently prepared to respond to IPV care needs. This study aimed to assess nurses' and midwives' awareness of IPV-related mental healthcare and associated factors to encourage care provision. A cross-sectional, anonymous, self-administered survey was conducted among nurses and midwiv…
Utilization of bar and izakaya-pub establishments among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men to mitigate stress
Japanese suicide rate is one of the highest among industrialized nations, especially following the economic crisis of the 1990s, with more than 30000 suicides every year since 1998. Previous studies have pointed out to relationships between overwork and/or job stress, and death and other health risks, and suggested several possible avenues for releasing stress and emotional burden, including suicidal ideation, through talking with intimate friend…
Knowledge, experience, and potential risks of dating violence among Japanese university students
An educational program regarding harassment and violence prevention and appropriate help-seeking behavior should be provided in early adolescence to avoid IPV among youth
Reduction of Health-Related Risks Among Female Commercial Sex Workers
We performed this study to determine both positive and negative impacts on the health of sex workers working on the street. We conducted this study using key informant and focus group interviews in bars and streets in Mozambique. The interviewed sex workers were aware about the risks and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they consistently used condoms. Most suffered from harmful behavior, including violence and assaul…
Effectiveness of a capacity-building program for community leaders in a healthy living environment
This randomized controlled study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program entitled 'Capacity building for community leaders in a healthy living environment,' and to assess the usefulness of a participatory style of education and the applicability of an intersectoral approach in the educational process. An intervention group and a control group (consisting of 150 and 154 community leaders, respectively) were both evalu…
Caregivers’ and non-caregivers’ knowledge regarding HIV/Aids and attitude towards HIV/Aids and orphans in Nigeria
Nigeria has an estimated 930,000 AIDS orphans, which has a marked impact on family and community. This study was performed to characterise caregivers' knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and their attitude towards HIV/AIDS, orphans in general and AIDS orphans in particular. Caregivers and non-caregivers aged 25-70 years in Nigeria were interviewed from January and March 2003, and logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between ca…
Caregivers’ and non-caregivers’ knowledge regarding HIV/Aids and attitude towards HIV/Aids and orphans in Nigeria
Nigeria has an estimated 930,000 AIDS orphans, which has a marked impact on family and community. This study was performed to characterise caregivers' knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and their attitude towards HIV/AIDS, orphans in general and AIDS orphans in particular. Caregivers and non-caregivers aged 25-70 years in Nigeria were interviewed from January and March 2003, and logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between ca…
Effectiveness of a capacity-building program for community leaders in a healthy living environment
This randomized controlled study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program entitled 'Capacity building for community leaders in a healthy living environment,' and to assess the usefulness of a participatory style of education and the applicability of an intersectoral approach in the educational process. An intervention group and a control group (consisting of 150 and 154 community leaders, respectively) were both evalu…
Caregivers’ and non-caregivers’ knowledge regarding HIV/Aids and attitude towards HIV/Aids and orphans in Nigeria
Nigeria has an estimated 930,000 AIDS orphans, which has a marked impact on family and community. This study was performed to characterise caregivers' knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and their attitude towards HIV/AIDS, orphans in general and AIDS orphans in particular. Caregivers and non-caregivers aged 25-70 years in Nigeria were interviewed from January and March 2003, and logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between ca…
Knowledge, experience, and potential risks of dating violence among Japanese university students
An educational program regarding harassment and violence prevention and appropriate help-seeking behavior should be provided in early adolescence to avoid IPV among youth
Reduction of Health-Related Risks Among Female Commercial Sex Workers
We performed this study to determine both positive and negative impacts on the health of sex workers working on the street. We conducted this study using key informant and focus group interviews in bars and streets in Mozambique. The interviewed sex workers were aware about the risks and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they consistently used condoms. Most suffered from harmful behavior, including violence and assaul…
Utilization of bar and izakaya-pub establishments among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men to mitigate stress
Japanese suicide rate is one of the highest among industrialized nations, especially following the economic crisis of the 1990s, with more than 30000 suicides every year since 1998. Previous studies have pointed out to relationships between overwork and/or job stress, and death and other health risks, and suggested several possible avenues for releasing stress and emotional burden, including suicidal ideation, through talking with intimate friend…
Nurses' and midwives' awareness of intimate partner violence‐related mental healthcare and associated factors in Tanzania
Although intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem in Tanzania, the country's system to provide IPV-related mental healthcare is not sufficiently prepared to respond to IPV care needs. This study aimed to assess nurses' and midwives' awareness of IPV-related mental healthcare and associated factors to encourage care provision. A cross-sectional, anonymous, self-administered survey was conducted among nurses and midwiv…
Interview survey of physical and mental changes and coping strategies among 13 Vietnamese female technical interns living in Japan
We conducted a case study to assess 1) physical and mental changes; 2) self-assessments of symptoms; 3) coping strategies; and 4) adaptation to physical and mental changes by semi-structured interview survey among Vietnamese female migrant workers working in Japan under the Technical Intern Training Program. We found they experienced female-specific physical changes, and some interns' symptoms worsened because they did not consult anyone about th…
Curricular Limitations and Recommendations for Training Health Care Providers to Respond to Intimate Partner Violence
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a well-known public health problem occurring worldwide. With a multisectoral approach being emphasized in addressing IPV, the health sector has a key role to play due to many IPV victims who appear in health facilities without their needs being met. A well-designed and implemented IPV curriculum is necessary for effectively training health care professionals to provide quality IPV care and related se…
Food store accessibility affects nutritional intake through shopping frequency and food intake in middle‐aged to older adults in rural Nagasaki, Japan
OBJECTIVES: The food environment is an important determinant of dietary and nutritional intake, but studies thus far have reported mixed results. We examined associations between food store accessibility and nutritional intake among middle-aged to older adults in rural Japan using data from a questionnaire survey of national health insurance enrollees. METHODS: The survey was conducted in Nagasaki, Japan, for individuals aged 40-74 years. Direct …
Association between the dietary inflammatory index and disability in Japanese older people
Objectives: To examine the demographic and lifestyle characteristics related to the dietary inflammatory index (DIITM) score and to evaluate the association between DII score and disability among older people in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional design. The DII score was calculated from nutrient intake information obtained from a FFQ. Disability was assessed using the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence questionnaire. Ove…
Patient trust and positive attitudes maximize non-communicable diseases management in rural Tanzania
The objectives of this study were to identify difficulties and their related contexts non-communicable disease (NCD) patients in rural Tanzania experienced, examine how patients managed the situation by seeking better treatment of the diseases, and propose a realistic approach for optimizing disease management with long-term perspectives in resource-limited settings, based on views of patients (PTs), health-care providers (HPs), and health volunt…
Physical Activity Levels Among Elderly Residents in Small Remote Islands in Japan
This study quantified the physical activity of older residents of two small remote Japanese islands and identified associated factors. A questionnaire survey and accelerometer measurements collected data from 79 participants aged ≥ 65 years on Kabashima and Hisakajima Islands in May–June 2024. The median daily step count was 4555, similar to or higher than national averages. Significant associations were found between physical activity levels and…
Development of a health support competence scale for supervisors of female migrant workers in Japan
The HSCSS-F is a reliable and valid scale. It could provide supervisors not only with an appropriate assessment of support for the health of female migrant workers but also with a course of action. The acquisition and development of competence in the health support by supervisors would contribute to a healthy life for female migrant workers in a host country
Associations of Dietary Inflammatory Index Scores with the disability status and subjective health of older adults living in non-urban municipalities in Nagasaki and Ishikawa Prefectures, Japan
Objective: To examine associations of Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores with disability and subjective health, which is prognostic of disability, in a large, systematically sampled population of older adults living in non-urban areas in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional. The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology Index of Competence was used to assess disability. Both overall disability and disabilities in components of everyday competenc…
Medicine (14 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Gerontology (8 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Demography (4 obras) · Occupational safety and health (4 obras) · Odds ratio (4 obras) · Public health (4 obras)