Nobutoshi Nawa
Biographic Data
| ID | 273742 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nobutoshi Nawa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nobutoshi |
| FAMILY NAME | Nawa |
| SIGNATURE | NAWA N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tokyo Medical and Dental University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6785-7867 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 24 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Public acceptance and attitudes toward procedures performed by medical students in Japan
BACKGROUND: Clinical clerkships are essential in medical education, but ethical and legal restrictions limit the invasive procedures performed by medical students in Japan. The 2023 revision of the Medical Practitioners' Act permits students to conduct supervised procedures, such as venous blood collection and ultrasound examinations, after passing certain exams. This study investigates the public acceptance of these procedures, identifies barrie…
Developing a Japanese communication skills attitude scale through factor analysis and identifying unique learning attitudes
BACKGROUND: Communication education is internationally recognized as a core element of medical education, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, it has been reported that “student attitude” is a significant barrier to communication education. The Communication Skills Attitude Scale (CSAS) has been translated and widely used in many countries to assess medical students’ attitudes toward learning communication skills (CS). However, a validated Japane…
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 grit and wellness outcomes among Japanese medical residents
PURPOSE: The well-being of resident physicians is a globally recognized concern, with high rates of burnout, stress, and attrition. Studies proposed grit-a personality trait defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals-as a protective factor against poor psychological outcomes. Although studies in Western countries have linked grit with lower burnout and depression among residents, evidence from collectivist cultures, such as Japan, re…
Circulating phospholipid species and internet addiction severity in Japanese adolescents
Internet addiction is increasing among adolescents, yet biological markers remain scarce. Lipid metabolism influences neurobehavior, but its association with internet addiction is unclear. Plasma concentrations of 150 phospholipid species from eight classes-phosphatidylinositol (PI), PI3P, PI4P, PI(3,5)P 2 , PI(4,5)P 2 , phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylcholine (PC), and PIP 3 -were quantified in 34 Japanese adolescents (mean ± SD age =…
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)…
Heat-related impacts on all-cause emergency hospitalisation differ by area deprivation and urbanicity
BACKGROUND: Climate-related health impacts have been a global public health concern. Identifying vulnerable populations is critical in implementing adaptation strategies. This study aimed to examine how heat-related impacts on all-cause emergency hospitalisations differ by area deprivation and urbanicity. METHODS: All-cause emergency hospitalisations were identified in the Japanese nationwide administrative database during the warm season between…
Cultural interplay shaping the well-being of Ghanaian migrants in Japan during the Covid-19 pandemic
Ghanaian migrants in Japan, who make up the second-largest population of African migrants in the country, may have faced heightened racial prejudice and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their well-being. This study explored cultural factors shaping the well-being of Ghanaians living in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic through a qualitative study using the socioecological model. From June 2022 to August 2022, 18 in-depth interv…
Association between grit and depressive symptoms among medical students, moderated by academic performance
Depression amongst medical students is a crucial matter. Grit, which is a potentially modifiable psychological factor, has been inversely linked to depressive symptoms. However, it remains unclear how grit is associated with depression. This study aims to examine the relationship between grit and depressive symptoms and to further investigate the potential effect modification by academic performance on the association between grit and depression …
The risk of self-stigma and discrimination for health care workers in developing countries during the Covid-19 pandemic
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…
Hedonic Risk Preference Associated with High-Risk Behaviors under Covid-19 Pandemic among Medical Students in Japan
Hedonic and general risk preferences were significantly associated with high-risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future application of the novel risk-for-pleasure-seeking preference question is warranted
The Impacts of Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide on Binge Drinking Among US Adults
Association between Grit and depressive symptoms at the timing of job start among medical residents during the Covid-19 pandemic in Japan
Higher grit scores were associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms among residents at the timing of job start during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular mental health assessment is particularly important for residents with low grit scores at entry
Association between Cooperative Attitude and High-Risk Behaviors on the Spread of Covid-19 Infection among Medical Students in Japan
The impact of high-risk behaviors on the spread of COVID-19 infection among young people is an important problem to address. This study analyzed the association between cooperativeness and high-risk behaviors. We conducted a cross-sectional study among fourth-year medical students at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. The students were asked about cooperative attitude in a hypothetical situation of performing a task together with an unfamiliar …
Association between Social Engagements and Stigmatization of Covid-19 Infection among Community Population in Japan
In the face of unknown risks, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we tend to have stigmatized perceptions. The current study aimed to examine the association of social engagements with the level of stigmatization of COVID-19 infection among the general population. The data of 429 participants of the Utsunomiya COVID-19 seroprevalence neighborhood association (U-CORONA) study, a population-based cohort study conducted in Ut…
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…
Joint Roles of Oxytocin- and Dopamine-Related Genes and Childhood Parenting Experience in Maternal Supportive Social Network
Associations between Paternal Anxiety and Infant Weight Gain
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between parental anxiety (father-only, mother-only, or both) and infant weight change. We performed a secondary data analysis among 551 children in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, a birth cohort with weight measurements collected prospectively at 4, 8, and 12 months of age. Paternal and maternal anxiety symptoms were based on the eight-item anxiety subscale of the Crown-Cr…
Association between Social Integration and Face Mask Use Behavior during the Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic in Japan
Face mask use is a critical behavior to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. We aimed to evaluate the association between social integration and face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic in a random sample of households in Utsunomiya City, Greater Tokyo, Japan. Data included 645 adults in the Utsunomiya COVID-19 seROprevalence Neighborhood Association (U-CORONA) study, which was conducted after the first wave of the pandemic, between 14 June 2020 a…
Association Between Maternal Working Status and Unintentional Injuries Among 3 to 4-Month-Old Infants in Japan
Oxytocin Response Following Playful Mother–Child Interaction in Survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Our results might suggest a rational for potential preventive intervention for child behavior problems through playful mother-child interaction after natural disasters
Pet Ownership and Children’s Emotional Expression
With many children and young adolescents reporting strong emotional bonds with their pets, the impact of pet ownership on child/adolescent health-especially on their emotional development-has garnered increasing scientific interest. We examined the association between pet ownership in toddlerhood (age 3.5 years) and poor emotional expression in later childhood (age 5.5 years) using propensity score matching within a longitudinal cohort dataset fr…
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Pet Ownership and Children’s Emotional Expression
With many children and young adolescents reporting strong emotional bonds with their pets, the impact of pet ownership on child/adolescent health-especially on their emotional development-has garnered increasing scientific interest. We examined the association between pet ownership in toddlerhood (age 3.5 years) and poor emotional expression in later childhood (age 5.5 years) using propensity score matching within a longitudinal cohort dataset fr…
Oxytocin Response Following Playful Mother–Child Interaction in Survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Our results might suggest a rational for potential preventive intervention for child behavior problems through playful mother-child interaction after natural disasters
Associations between Paternal Anxiety and Infant Weight Gain
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between parental anxiety (father-only, mother-only, or both) and infant weight change. We performed a secondary data analysis among 551 children in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, a birth cohort with weight measurements collected prospectively at 4, 8, and 12 months of age. Paternal and maternal anxiety symptoms were based on the eight-item anxiety subscale of the Crown-Cr…
Association between Social Integration and Face Mask Use Behavior during the Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic in Japan
Face mask use is a critical behavior to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. We aimed to evaluate the association between social integration and face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic in a random sample of households in Utsunomiya City, Greater Tokyo, Japan. Data included 645 adults in the Utsunomiya COVID-19 seROprevalence Neighborhood Association (U-CORONA) study, which was conducted after the first wave of the pandemic, between 14 June 2020 a…
Association Between Maternal Working Status and Unintentional Injuries Among 3 to 4-Month-Old Infants in Japan
Association between Cooperative Attitude and High-Risk Behaviors on the Spread of Covid-19 Infection among Medical Students in Japan
The impact of high-risk behaviors on the spread of COVID-19 infection among young people is an important problem to address. This study analyzed the association between cooperativeness and high-risk behaviors. We conducted a cross-sectional study among fourth-year medical students at Tokyo Medical and Dental University. The students were asked about cooperative attitude in a hypothetical situation of performing a task together with an unfamiliar …
Association between Social Engagements and Stigmatization of Covid-19 Infection among Community Population in Japan
In the face of unknown risks, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we tend to have stigmatized perceptions. The current study aimed to examine the association of social engagements with the level of stigmatization of COVID-19 infection among the general population. The data of 429 participants of the Utsunomiya COVID-19 seroprevalence neighborhood association (U-CORONA) study, a population-based cohort study conducted in Ut…
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…
Joint Roles of Oxytocin- and Dopamine-Related Genes and Childhood Parenting Experience in Maternal Supportive Social Network
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…
Hedonic Risk Preference Associated with High-Risk Behaviors under Covid-19 Pandemic among Medical Students in Japan
Hedonic and general risk preferences were significantly associated with high-risk behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future application of the novel risk-for-pleasure-seeking preference question is warranted
The Impacts of Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide on Binge Drinking Among US Adults
Association between Grit and depressive symptoms at the timing of job start among medical residents during the Covid-19 pandemic in Japan
Higher grit scores were associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms among residents at the timing of job start during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular mental health assessment is particularly important for residents with low grit scores at entry
Association between grit and depressive symptoms among medical students, moderated by academic performance
Depression amongst medical students is a crucial matter. Grit, which is a potentially modifiable psychological factor, has been inversely linked to depressive symptoms. However, it remains unclear how grit is associated with depression. This study aims to examine the relationship between grit and depressive symptoms and to further investigate the potential effect modification by academic performance on the association between grit and depression …
The risk of self-stigma and discrimination for health care workers in developing countries during the Covid-19 pandemic
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)…
Heat-related impacts on all-cause emergency hospitalisation differ by area deprivation and urbanicity
BACKGROUND: Climate-related health impacts have been a global public health concern. Identifying vulnerable populations is critical in implementing adaptation strategies. This study aimed to examine how heat-related impacts on all-cause emergency hospitalisations differ by area deprivation and urbanicity. METHODS: All-cause emergency hospitalisations were identified in the Japanese nationwide administrative database during the warm season between…
Cultural interplay shaping the well-being of Ghanaian migrants in Japan during the Covid-19 pandemic
Ghanaian migrants in Japan, who make up the second-largest population of African migrants in the country, may have faced heightened racial prejudice and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their well-being. This study explored cultural factors shaping the well-being of Ghanaians living in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic through a qualitative study using the socioecological model. From June 2022 to August 2022, 18 in-depth interv…
Public acceptance and attitudes toward procedures performed by medical students in Japan
BACKGROUND: Clinical clerkships are essential in medical education, but ethical and legal restrictions limit the invasive procedures performed by medical students in Japan. The 2023 revision of the Medical Practitioners' Act permits students to conduct supervised procedures, such as venous blood collection and ultrasound examinations, after passing certain exams. This study investigates the public acceptance of these procedures, identifies barrie…
Developing a Japanese communication skills attitude scale through factor analysis and identifying unique learning attitudes
BACKGROUND: Communication education is internationally recognized as a core element of medical education, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, it has been reported that “student attitude” is a significant barrier to communication education. The Communication Skills Attitude Scale (CSAS) has been translated and widely used in many countries to assess medical students’ attitudes toward learning communication skills (CS). However, a validated Japane…
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 grit and wellness outcomes among Japanese medical residents
PURPOSE: The well-being of resident physicians is a globally recognized concern, with high rates of burnout, stress, and attrition. Studies proposed grit-a personality trait defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals-as a protective factor against poor psychological outcomes. Although studies in Western countries have linked grit with lower burnout and depression among residents, evidence from collectivist cultures, such as Japan, re…
Circulating phospholipid species and internet addiction severity in Japanese adolescents
Internet addiction is increasing among adolescents, yet biological markers remain scarce. Lipid metabolism influences neurobehavior, but its association with internet addiction is unclear. Plasma concentrations of 150 phospholipid species from eight classes-phosphatidylinositol (PI), PI3P, PI4P, PI(3,5)P 2 , PI(4,5)P 2 , phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylcholine (PC), and PIP 3 -were quantified in 34 Japanese adolescents (mean ± SD age =…
Medicine (17 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Demography (13 works) · Demography (9 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Pandemic (8 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (6 works)