Hiroto Narimatsu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6950689 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hiroto Narimatsu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hiroto |
| FAMILY NAME | Narimatsu |
| SIGNATURE | NARIMATSU H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kanagawa Prefectural Hospital Organization |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0383-4911 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Associations Between Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Older Adults with Varying Functional Capabilities
The Association between Menstrual Symptoms and Presenteeism
Menstrual symptoms lower women's work performance, but to what extent one's performance declines during the perimenstrual periods is unclear. This cross-sectional study evaluated relative presenteeism by the severity of menstrual symptoms in working women. Participants included women who joined a health promotion event in Tokyo. The severity of PMS and symptoms during menstruation were categorized based on their frequency, and the outcome variabl…
The ME-BYO index
Quantifying health status and identifying modifiable factors are essential for effective and individualized prevention of age-related conditions and for promoting health during aging. The ME-BYO concept from Kanagawa Prefecture, one of Japan’s largest prefectures, can be used to establish a healthy aging society. In disease etiology, ME-BYO considers the status of an individual’s body and mind as changing continuously from healthy to sick instead…
Age group differences in psychological distress and leisure-time exercise/socioeconomic status during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between psychological distress and leisure-time exercise/socioeconomic status by age group, using data from a cohort study in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among participants in the ME-BYO cohort, aged 20-85 years, living or working in Kanagawa, Japan. A questionnaire was disseminated to 1,573 participants (51.7% men) between December …
Covid-19-related stigma and its relationship with mental wellbeing
Objective: Social stigma related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), i. e., COVID-19 stigma, forms a burden on people socially, economically, and mentally. This study assessed COVID-19 stigma using a scale to identify a population likely to exhibit higher prejudice against COVID-19 itself as well as those infected with COVID-19. Methods: We adapted and modified the Cancer Stigma Scale to assess COVID-19 stigma and used it as the baseline survey of…
Availability of Financial and Medical Resources for Screening Providers and Its Impact on Cancer Screening Uptake and Intervention Programs
Interventions for residents and medical/financial resources available to screening providers can improve cancer screening rates. Yet the mechanisms by which the interactions of these factors affect the screening rates remain unknown. This study employed structural equation modeling to analyze the mechanisms underlying these factors. Data for Japanese municipalities' medical/financial status, their implementation of screening interventions, and th…
Evaluation of the validity and reliability of the 10-meter walk test using a smartphone application among Japanese older adults
Objective Maintaining or improving regular walking speed can help extend healthy life expectancy and prevent frailty. The evaluation of walking speed can help individuals meet their daily exercise goals; therefore, it may be beneficial as a public health policy for residents to measure and evaluate their walking speed easily. This study aimed to verify the validity and reliability of a smartphone application for the 10-m walk test, measured in th…
Non-communicable diseases control in China and Japan
China and Japan share numerous similarities other than their geographical proximity. Facing the great challenges of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), China and Japan have developed different preventive strategies and systems. While Japan has made great progress in primary prevention of NCDs through strong legislation, the 'Specific Health Check and Guidance System' and a unique licensed health professional system, China is attempting to catch up …
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Non-communicable diseases control in China and Japan
China and Japan share numerous similarities other than their geographical proximity. Facing the great challenges of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), China and Japan have developed different preventive strategies and systems. While Japan has made great progress in primary prevention of NCDs through strong legislation, the 'Specific Health Check and Guidance System' and a unique licensed health professional system, China is attempting to catch up …
Covid-19-related stigma and its relationship with mental wellbeing
Objective: Social stigma related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), i. e., COVID-19 stigma, forms a burden on people socially, economically, and mentally. This study assessed COVID-19 stigma using a scale to identify a population likely to exhibit higher prejudice against COVID-19 itself as well as those infected with COVID-19. Methods: We adapted and modified the Cancer Stigma Scale to assess COVID-19 stigma and used it as the baseline survey of…
Availability of Financial and Medical Resources for Screening Providers and Its Impact on Cancer Screening Uptake and Intervention Programs
Interventions for residents and medical/financial resources available to screening providers can improve cancer screening rates. Yet the mechanisms by which the interactions of these factors affect the screening rates remain unknown. This study employed structural equation modeling to analyze the mechanisms underlying these factors. Data for Japanese municipalities' medical/financial status, their implementation of screening interventions, and th…
Evaluation of the validity and reliability of the 10-meter walk test using a smartphone application among Japanese older adults
Objective Maintaining or improving regular walking speed can help extend healthy life expectancy and prevent frailty. The evaluation of walking speed can help individuals meet their daily exercise goals; therefore, it may be beneficial as a public health policy for residents to measure and evaluate their walking speed easily. This study aimed to verify the validity and reliability of a smartphone application for the 10-m walk test, measured in th…
The ME-BYO index
Quantifying health status and identifying modifiable factors are essential for effective and individualized prevention of age-related conditions and for promoting health during aging. The ME-BYO concept from Kanagawa Prefecture, one of Japan’s largest prefectures, can be used to establish a healthy aging society. In disease etiology, ME-BYO considers the status of an individual’s body and mind as changing continuously from healthy to sick instead…
Age group differences in psychological distress and leisure-time exercise/socioeconomic status during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between psychological distress and leisure-time exercise/socioeconomic status by age group, using data from a cohort study in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among participants in the ME-BYO cohort, aged 20-85 years, living or working in Kanagawa, Japan. A questionnaire was disseminated to 1,573 participants (51.7% men) between December …
The Association between Menstrual Symptoms and Presenteeism
Menstrual symptoms lower women's work performance, but to what extent one's performance declines during the perimenstrual periods is unclear. This cross-sectional study evaluated relative presenteeism by the severity of menstrual symptoms in working women. Participants included women who joined a health promotion event in Tokyo. The severity of PMS and symptoms during menstruation were categorized based on their frequency, and the outcome variabl…
Associations Between Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Older Adults with Varying Functional Capabilities
Medicine (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Population (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Cohort (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Cohort study (2 works)