Aya Isumi
Biographic Data
| ID | 1743478 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aya Isumi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aya |
| FAMILY NAME | Isumi |
| SIGNATURE | ISUMI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tokyo Medical and Dental University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3707-4260 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Association of pre-adolescent adverse childhood experiences with adolescent cholesterol levels
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well known to be associated with poor health outcomes in adulthood. However, its effect on adolescent health remains underexplored, particularly, how cumulative ACE exposure during childhood influences cholesterol levels in adolescence. This study aims to investigate the longitudinal association between cumulative ACE exposure during elementary school and cholesterol levels in middle school usi…
Association between Covid-19 pandemic and school refusal among elementary school children in Japan
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been reported to have affected children's mental health. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school refusal remains unclear. This study examined the association between the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic and school refusal among elementary school children in Japan using the difference-in-differences approach. Methods Data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Livin…
Association of communication methods and frequency with BMI among adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective: Little is known about the differential impact of communication methods and BMI. Hence, this study aims to examine the association of in-person and online communication with BMI among 13-14-year-old students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: = 3,178). A questionnaire was used to assess communication methods and frequency. BMI was categorized into overweight and obesity (≥ + 1SD), normal weight (-1SD to <+1SD) and underweight (<-1SD)…
Association between Short Stature at Grade 1 and Permanent Teeth Caries at Grade 6 in Elementary School Children in Japan
Short stature in children is a marker of low nutritional status and has been suggested to be associated with dental caries. However, longitudinal studies on this topic are scarce. Data from a longitudinal study of elementary school children in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan, were analyzed. In 2015, caregivers of children at grade 1 answered questionnaires, and information on dental caries and height measured at school health checkups was merged and fo…
Association between the number of convenience stores and caries status in permanent teeth among elementary school children
Background In Japan, people have rich access to 24-h convenience stores where they can buy sweets, juice and fluoride hygiene products, among others. However, the association between the number of convenience stores in a neighbourhood and caries in elementary school children status has not been studied. This study aimed to investigate this particular association. Methods Data were derived from a population-based longitudinal cohort study (A-CHILD…
Persistent poverty and child dental caries
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the cumulative impact of persistent poverty on dental caries among elementary schoolchildren in Japan. METHODS: Data were derived from four-wave longitudinal data of children in all public elementary schools in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan, from 2015 to 2020 (n=4291, response rate: 80.1%-83.8%). Poverty status, defined as annual household income <JPY3 million, material deprivation or payment difficulties for lifel…
Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences Including Low Household Income and Peer Isolation With Obesity Among Japanese Adolescents
Background: Adverse childhood experience (ACE) is a major risk factor for obesity in both adults and adolescents. Although, arguably, peer isolation and low household income could be conceived as of ACEs, few studies have included these experiences as ACEs. Objectives: This study aims to examine whether ACEs, including peer isolation and low household income, are associated with obesity in adolescents. Methods: = 6,946, 4th (9-10 years old), 6th …
Association of Paternal Workplace and Community Social Capital With Paternal Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
Paternal community social capital, but not workplace social capital, was shown to be a preventive factor for paternal depression and anxiety up to 3 months post-delivery. To prevent paternal mental health problems during the postpartum period, an intervention to promote paternal community, rather than workplace, social capital may be warranted
Relationship trajectories of pregnant women with their parents and postpartum depression
Women who felt that their relationship with parents "deteriorated" or was "consistently unsatisfactory" during pregnancy showed significant risk of PPD. Paying attention to the pregnant women's feelings about the relationship with their parents and promoting positive change may help predict and prevent PPD
Association between Community Social Capital and Access to Dental Check-Ups among Elementary School Children in Japan
The association between parental social capital and a child's access to dental check-ups has been reported, but few studies have focused on dental check-ups. The present study investigated the association between parental social capital and access to dental check-ups among first-grade elementary school children (6-7 years old) in Japan. We analyzed cross-sectional data of first-grade elementary school children (6-7 years old) in Adachi City, Toky…
Association of Birth Order With Mental Health Problems, Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Happiness Among Children
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of birth order with mental health problems, self-esteem, resilience, and happiness among children aged 9-10 years. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, which was a population-based study of children in fourth grade in public schools in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan in 2018 ( N = 3,744). Parent-rated Stre…
Impact of School Closure Due to Covid-19 on the Social-Emotional Skills of Japanese Pre-school Children
Objective: This study examines the impact on the social-emotional skills of Japanese pre-school children from downsizing of school activities in conjunction with voluntary school closures due to the first wave of COVID-19, in 2020. Methods: Participants included 32 children aged 4-5 years old from three pre-schools in Tokyo, Japan, where strict lockdown was not implemented and voluntary school closure was recommended. Child social-emotional skill…
Differential Effects of Multiple Dimensions of Poverty on Child Behavioral Problems
The differential effects of low income and material deprivation-in particular, deprivation related to child educational needs-have not been well examined. This study aimed to examine the effects of low income and life-related and child-related deprivation on child behavioral problems. This study used data from first-grade students who participated in the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study in 2015, 2017, and 2019 (N = …
Association between Children’s Engagement in Community Cultural Activities and Their Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social learning experiences developed through engagement in community cultural activities can affect a child's development. Few studies have examined how children's engagement in community activities is related to their mental health. This study aimed to examine associations between children's participation in community cultural activities and their mental health. We targeted all sixth-grade children in all 69 primary schools in Adachi City, Toky…
Association between Childhood Maltreatment History and Premenstrual Syndrome
Childhood maltreatment history has known relationships with various mental and physical diseases; however, little is known about its association with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In this study, we investigated the association between childhood maltreatment history and PMS among young women in Japan. In a Japanese city, we approached 3815 women aged 10-60 years who visited a gynecology clinic and one general practice clinic. A questionnaire on chi…
Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Time Spent Playing Video Games in Adolescents
Health policy to address ACEs might be important to shorten the time spent playing video games
Prenatal Sociodemographic Factors Predicting Maltreatment of Children up to 3 Years Old
Identifying risk factors from pregnancy is essential for preventing child maltreatment. However, few studies have explored prenatal risk factors assessed at pregnancy registration. This study aimed to identify prenatal risk factors for child maltreatment during the first three years of life using population-level survey data from pregnancy notification forms. This prospective cohort study targeted all mothers and their infants enrolled for a 3- t…
Association of home cooking with caregiver–child interaction and child mental health
Objective: To examine the associations of home cooking with caregiver–child interaction and child mental health in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional data collected in 2018. Frequency of home cooking was assessed by a questionnaire among 4126 caregivers and classified as high (almost every day), medium (4–5 d/week) or low (≤3 d/week). Caregiver–child interaction was evaluated by assessing frequency of talking and playing together (per week). Behaviou…
Association of Existence of Third Places and Role Model on Suicide Risk Among Adolescent in Japan
Objective: Low self-esteem among adolescents can be considered a risk factor for suicidal behavior in adolescents. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the association between the existence of a third place and role model on self-esteem among adolescents in Japan, where low self-esteem is prevalent among adolescents. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2016 Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, in which a sc…
Association between Lack of Social Support from Partner or Others and Postpartum Depression among Japanese Mothers
Lack of social support is a known risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD). However, the association between lack of social support from a partner or others and PPD remains unknown. We examined this association among Japanese mothers. We distributed an original questionnaire to mothers participating in a three- or four-month health check-up program over October to November 2012 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Of the 9707 eligible mothers, 6590 res…
The Association between Parental Involvement Behavior and Self-Esteem among Adolescents Living in Poverty
It is not yet known why some adolescents living in poverty show high self-esteem, while others do not. Parental involvement may be an important determinant to promote self-esteem among adolescents living in poverty. The aim of this study is to explore better parenting involvement behavior to promote self-esteem among adolescents living in poverty. Participants included fifth-, eighth-, and 11th-grade students living in Koichi prefecture, Japan. T…
Toothbrushing and School Refusal in Elementary School
The aim of this study was to examine the association between toothbrushing frequency and school refusal among elementary school children. We used data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) longitudinal study conducted between 2015 and 2016 in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan. A questionnaire was distributed to all first-grade children aged 6 to 7 years (N = 3697, follow-up rate: 86.2%). Propensity score (PS) matching was app…
Is Japan’s child allowance effective for the well-being of children? A statistical evaluation using data from K-CHILD study
Child allowance was found to be potentially beneficial in decreasing behavior problems and reducing child overweight. Further longitudinal studies are needed to elucidate how child allowance is used by family members and associated with children's well-being. (230/350 words)
Degree of influence in class modifies the association between social network diversity and well-being
Social network diversity was beneficial for adolescent physical and mental health, especially for children with perceived lower degree of influence in class
Relationship Between Leaving Children at Home Alone and Their Mental Health
Leaving children at home alone is considered a form of "neglect" in most developed countries. In Japan, this practice is not prohibited, probably because this country is considered to have relatively safe communities for children. The impact of leaving children at home alone on their mental health is a controversial issue, and few studies have examined it to date. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of leaving children aged 6 or 7 yea…
Degree of influence in class modifies the association between social network diversity and well-being
Social network diversity was beneficial for adolescent physical and mental health, especially for children with perceived lower degree of influence in class
Relationship Between Leaving Children at Home Alone and Their Mental Health
Leaving children at home alone is considered a form of "neglect" in most developed countries. In Japan, this practice is not prohibited, probably because this country is considered to have relatively safe communities for children. The impact of leaving children at home alone on their mental health is a controversial issue, and few studies have examined it to date. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of leaving children aged 6 or 7 yea…
Association of Existence of Third Places and Role Model on Suicide Risk Among Adolescent in Japan
Objective: Low self-esteem among adolescents can be considered a risk factor for suicidal behavior in adolescents. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the association between the existence of a third place and role model on self-esteem among adolescents in Japan, where low self-esteem is prevalent among adolescents. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2016 Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, in which a sc…
Association between Lack of Social Support from Partner or Others and Postpartum Depression among Japanese Mothers
Lack of social support is a known risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD). However, the association between lack of social support from a partner or others and PPD remains unknown. We examined this association among Japanese mothers. We distributed an original questionnaire to mothers participating in a three- or four-month health check-up program over October to November 2012 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Of the 9707 eligible mothers, 6590 res…
The Association between Parental Involvement Behavior and Self-Esteem among Adolescents Living in Poverty
It is not yet known why some adolescents living in poverty show high self-esteem, while others do not. Parental involvement may be an important determinant to promote self-esteem among adolescents living in poverty. The aim of this study is to explore better parenting involvement behavior to promote self-esteem among adolescents living in poverty. Participants included fifth-, eighth-, and 11th-grade students living in Koichi prefecture, Japan. T…
Toothbrushing and School Refusal in Elementary School
The aim of this study was to examine the association between toothbrushing frequency and school refusal among elementary school children. We used data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) longitudinal study conducted between 2015 and 2016 in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan. A questionnaire was distributed to all first-grade children aged 6 to 7 years (N = 3697, follow-up rate: 86.2%). Propensity score (PS) matching was app…
Is Japan’s child allowance effective for the well-being of children? A statistical evaluation using data from K-CHILD study
Child allowance was found to be potentially beneficial in decreasing behavior problems and reducing child overweight. Further longitudinal studies are needed to elucidate how child allowance is used by family members and associated with children's well-being. (230/350 words)
Degree of influence in class modifies the association between social network diversity and well-being
Social network diversity was beneficial for adolescent physical and mental health, especially for children with perceived lower degree of influence in class
Association of Birth Order With Mental Health Problems, Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Happiness Among Children
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of birth order with mental health problems, self-esteem, resilience, and happiness among children aged 9-10 years. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, which was a population-based study of children in fourth grade in public schools in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan in 2018 ( N = 3,744). Parent-rated Stre…
Impact of School Closure Due to Covid-19 on the Social-Emotional Skills of Japanese Pre-school Children
Objective: This study examines the impact on the social-emotional skills of Japanese pre-school children from downsizing of school activities in conjunction with voluntary school closures due to the first wave of COVID-19, in 2020. Methods: Participants included 32 children aged 4-5 years old from three pre-schools in Tokyo, Japan, where strict lockdown was not implemented and voluntary school closure was recommended. Child social-emotional skill…
Differential Effects of Multiple Dimensions of Poverty on Child Behavioral Problems
The differential effects of low income and material deprivation-in particular, deprivation related to child educational needs-have not been well examined. This study aimed to examine the effects of low income and life-related and child-related deprivation on child behavioral problems. This study used data from first-grade students who participated in the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study in 2015, 2017, and 2019 (N = …
Association between Children’s Engagement in Community Cultural Activities and Their Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social learning experiences developed through engagement in community cultural activities can affect a child's development. Few studies have examined how children's engagement in community activities is related to their mental health. This study aimed to examine associations between children's participation in community cultural activities and their mental health. We targeted all sixth-grade children in all 69 primary schools in Adachi City, Toky…
Association between Childhood Maltreatment History and Premenstrual Syndrome
Childhood maltreatment history has known relationships with various mental and physical diseases; however, little is known about its association with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In this study, we investigated the association between childhood maltreatment history and PMS among young women in Japan. In a Japanese city, we approached 3815 women aged 10-60 years who visited a gynecology clinic and one general practice clinic. A questionnaire on chi…
Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Time Spent Playing Video Games in Adolescents
Health policy to address ACEs might be important to shorten the time spent playing video games
Prenatal Sociodemographic Factors Predicting Maltreatment of Children up to 3 Years Old
Identifying risk factors from pregnancy is essential for preventing child maltreatment. However, few studies have explored prenatal risk factors assessed at pregnancy registration. This study aimed to identify prenatal risk factors for child maltreatment during the first three years of life using population-level survey data from pregnancy notification forms. This prospective cohort study targeted all mothers and their infants enrolled for a 3- t…
Association of home cooking with caregiver–child interaction and child mental health
Objective: To examine the associations of home cooking with caregiver–child interaction and child mental health in Japan. Design: Cross-sectional data collected in 2018. Frequency of home cooking was assessed by a questionnaire among 4126 caregivers and classified as high (almost every day), medium (4–5 d/week) or low (≤3 d/week). Caregiver–child interaction was evaluated by assessing frequency of talking and playing together (per week). Behaviou…
Association of Adverse Childhood Experiences Including Low Household Income and Peer Isolation With Obesity Among Japanese Adolescents
Background: Adverse childhood experience (ACE) is a major risk factor for obesity in both adults and adolescents. Although, arguably, peer isolation and low household income could be conceived as of ACEs, few studies have included these experiences as ACEs. Objectives: This study aims to examine whether ACEs, including peer isolation and low household income, are associated with obesity in adolescents. Methods: = 6,946, 4th (9-10 years old), 6th …
Association of Paternal Workplace and Community Social Capital With Paternal Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
Paternal community social capital, but not workplace social capital, was shown to be a preventive factor for paternal depression and anxiety up to 3 months post-delivery. To prevent paternal mental health problems during the postpartum period, an intervention to promote paternal community, rather than workplace, social capital may be warranted
Relationship trajectories of pregnant women with their parents and postpartum depression
Women who felt that their relationship with parents "deteriorated" or was "consistently unsatisfactory" during pregnancy showed significant risk of PPD. Paying attention to the pregnant women's feelings about the relationship with their parents and promoting positive change may help predict and prevent PPD
Association between Community Social Capital and Access to Dental Check-Ups among Elementary School Children in Japan
The association between parental social capital and a child's access to dental check-ups has been reported, but few studies have focused on dental check-ups. The present study investigated the association between parental social capital and access to dental check-ups among first-grade elementary school children (6-7 years old) in Japan. We analyzed cross-sectional data of first-grade elementary school children (6-7 years old) in Adachi City, Toky…
Association between the number of convenience stores and caries status in permanent teeth among elementary school children
Background In Japan, people have rich access to 24-h convenience stores where they can buy sweets, juice and fluoride hygiene products, among others. However, the association between the number of convenience stores in a neighbourhood and caries in elementary school children status has not been studied. This study aimed to investigate this particular association. Methods Data were derived from a population-based longitudinal cohort study (A-CHILD…
Persistent poverty and child dental caries
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the cumulative impact of persistent poverty on dental caries among elementary schoolchildren in Japan. METHODS: Data were derived from four-wave longitudinal data of children in all public elementary schools in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan, from 2015 to 2020 (n=4291, response rate: 80.1%-83.8%). Poverty status, defined as annual household income <JPY3 million, material deprivation or payment difficulties for lifel…
Association between Short Stature at Grade 1 and Permanent Teeth Caries at Grade 6 in Elementary School Children in Japan
Short stature in children is a marker of low nutritional status and has been suggested to be associated with dental caries. However, longitudinal studies on this topic are scarce. Data from a longitudinal study of elementary school children in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan, were analyzed. In 2015, caregivers of children at grade 1 answered questionnaires, and information on dental caries and height measured at school health checkups was merged and fo…
Association between Covid-19 pandemic and school refusal among elementary school children in Japan
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been reported to have affected children's mental health. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school refusal remains unclear. This study examined the association between the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic and school refusal among elementary school children in Japan using the difference-in-differences approach. Methods Data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Livin…
Association of communication methods and frequency with BMI among adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective: Little is known about the differential impact of communication methods and BMI. Hence, this study aims to examine the association of in-person and online communication with BMI among 13-14-year-old students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: = 3,178). A questionnaire was used to assess communication methods and frequency. BMI was categorized into overweight and obesity (≥ + 1SD), normal weight (-1SD to <+1SD) and underweight (<-1SD)…
Association of pre-adolescent adverse childhood experiences with adolescent cholesterol levels
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well known to be associated with poor health outcomes in adulthood. However, its effect on adolescent health remains underexplored, particularly, how cumulative ACE exposure during childhood influences cholesterol levels in adolescence. This study aims to investigate the longitudinal association between cumulative ACE exposure during elementary school and cholesterol levels in middle school usi…
Medicine (23 works) · Psychology (20 works) · Demography (13 works) · Psychiatry (12 works) · Association (psychology (11 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (10 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Demography (8 works)