Ayako Hino
Biographic Data
| ID | 7784824 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ayako Hino |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ayako |
| FAMILY NAME | Hino |
| SIGNATURE | HINO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4051-5311 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Association of workplace infection control and perceived organizational support on worker loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective Research has not fully determined the impact of the infection control practices adopted in workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ feelings of loneliness. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between these control measures and employees’ loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, including their relationship with perceived organizational support (POS). Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted via an internet-…
Workplace infection control measures and romantic activities of workers during Covid-19 pandemic
Objective Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-married people are at high risk of loneliness. With social interactions restricted, it is important for non-married people to acquire a new romantic partner for their mental health and quality of life. We hypothesized that infection control efforts in the workplace influence people's social interactions, including romantic activities. Methods We conducted an internet-based prospective cohort study from …
Personal infection prevention behaviors and campaign to encourage travel during Covid-19
Introduction The Go To Travel campaign in Japan was launched to subsidize travel and accommodation costs for tourists through vouchers that could be used at domestic destinations. Infection prevention behavior can lead to refraining from travel owing to infection concerns; conversely, taking preventive action can promote travel. There is a lack of information about the association between infection prevention behaviors and desire to travel. Durin…
Spread of infection and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in treatment interruption for chronic diseases. The scale of COVID-19 in Japan has varied greatly in terms of the scale of infection and the speed of spread depending on the region. This study aimed to examine the relationship between local infection level and treatment interruption among Japanese workers. Methods: Cross-sectional internet survey was conducted from December 22 to 26, 2020. Of 33,302 …
Association Between Loneliness and Sleep-Related Problems Among Japanese Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been linked to a rise in loneliness. Loneliness is associated with sleep-related problems, which in turn can be a risk factor for various psychiatric disorders. However, it is unclear whether loneliness is linked to sleep-related problems during the pandemic. Here, we studied the association between loneliness and sleep-related problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Methods…
Effect of working place infection control practices on workers' psychological distress
The study found that while some infection control practices reduce workers' distress, others worsen it. Employers need to consider infection control practices as well as the worsening mental state of employees following a decrease in income caused by such measures. Follow-up studies may be necessary to clarify the long-term effects on workers' mental states
Association between Long Working Hours and Psychological Distress
The effect of workplace infection control measures required by the COVID-19 pandemic on the association between long working hours and psychological distress has not yet been fully revealed. This study investigated the effect of requesting to stay home when sick (RSH) on the association between long working hours and psychological distress. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in December 2020 among participants who had previously registered wit…
Prospective Cohort Study of Sociodemographic and Work-Related Factors and Subsequent Unemployment under Covid-19 Pandemic
The previous studies found that women and low-income households were more likely to experience unemployment prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is no cohort study to examine the relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this prospective cohort study is to examine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. We surveyed the socioeconomic status, personal characteri…
Effect of Working from Home on the Association between Job Demands and Psychological Distress
Limited information is available regarding the association between workplace psychosocial factors and general mental health status among workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This study examined how working from home affected the association between job demands and psychological distress (PD). A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in December 2020 (N = 27,036). The dependent variable (PD) was assessed using the Kessler Psy…
Effect of Covid-19 infection related experiences on social behaviors when a state of emergency is declared
To maximize the effect of a state of emergency, health authorities should disseminate information for each person in the target population, taking into account potential differences related to the infection related experiences
Effect of Anxiety About Covid-19 Infection in the Workplace on the Association Between Job Demands and Psychological Distress
Purpose: There is limited information about the association between workplace psychosocial factors and general worker mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the present study, we examined how anxiety about being infected by COVID-19 in the workplace affected the association between job demands and psychological distress (PD). Method: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in December 2020. The final analyzed sample was 27,03…
Association Between Time Spent With Family and Loneliness Among Japanese Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had large impacts on society, including people practicing social distancing. This behavioral response has increased loneliness. Loneliness not only increases the risk of psychiatric disorders, but also affects occupational mental health. To avoid the negative effects of isolation, it is important to have social contact with other people, especially family members. Employment and economic…
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Effect of Anxiety About Covid-19 Infection in the Workplace on the Association Between Job Demands and Psychological Distress
Purpose: There is limited information about the association between workplace psychosocial factors and general worker mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the present study, we examined how anxiety about being infected by COVID-19 in the workplace affected the association between job demands and psychological distress (PD). Method: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in December 2020. The final analyzed sample was 27,03…
Association Between Time Spent With Family and Loneliness Among Japanese Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had large impacts on society, including people practicing social distancing. This behavioral response has increased loneliness. Loneliness not only increases the risk of psychiatric disorders, but also affects occupational mental health. To avoid the negative effects of isolation, it is important to have social contact with other people, especially family members. Employment and economic…
Spread of infection and treatment interruption among Japanese workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in treatment interruption for chronic diseases. The scale of COVID-19 in Japan has varied greatly in terms of the scale of infection and the speed of spread depending on the region. This study aimed to examine the relationship between local infection level and treatment interruption among Japanese workers. Methods: Cross-sectional internet survey was conducted from December 22 to 26, 2020. Of 33,302 …
Association Between Loneliness and Sleep-Related Problems Among Japanese Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been linked to a rise in loneliness. Loneliness is associated with sleep-related problems, which in turn can be a risk factor for various psychiatric disorders. However, it is unclear whether loneliness is linked to sleep-related problems during the pandemic. Here, we studied the association between loneliness and sleep-related problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Methods…
Effect of working place infection control practices on workers' psychological distress
The study found that while some infection control practices reduce workers' distress, others worsen it. Employers need to consider infection control practices as well as the worsening mental state of employees following a decrease in income caused by such measures. Follow-up studies may be necessary to clarify the long-term effects on workers' mental states
Association between Long Working Hours and Psychological Distress
The effect of workplace infection control measures required by the COVID-19 pandemic on the association between long working hours and psychological distress has not yet been fully revealed. This study investigated the effect of requesting to stay home when sick (RSH) on the association between long working hours and psychological distress. We conducted a cross-sectional survey in December 2020 among participants who had previously registered wit…
Prospective Cohort Study of Sociodemographic and Work-Related Factors and Subsequent Unemployment under Covid-19 Pandemic
The previous studies found that women and low-income households were more likely to experience unemployment prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is no cohort study to examine the relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this prospective cohort study is to examine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. We surveyed the socioeconomic status, personal characteri…
Effect of Working from Home on the Association between Job Demands and Psychological Distress
Limited information is available regarding the association between workplace psychosocial factors and general mental health status among workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This study examined how working from home affected the association between job demands and psychological distress (PD). A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in December 2020 (N = 27,036). The dependent variable (PD) was assessed using the Kessler Psy…
Effect of Covid-19 infection related experiences on social behaviors when a state of emergency is declared
To maximize the effect of a state of emergency, health authorities should disseminate information for each person in the target population, taking into account potential differences related to the infection related experiences
Workplace infection control measures and romantic activities of workers during Covid-19 pandemic
Objective Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, non-married people are at high risk of loneliness. With social interactions restricted, it is important for non-married people to acquire a new romantic partner for their mental health and quality of life. We hypothesized that infection control efforts in the workplace influence people's social interactions, including romantic activities. Methods We conducted an internet-based prospective cohort study from …
Personal infection prevention behaviors and campaign to encourage travel during Covid-19
Introduction The Go To Travel campaign in Japan was launched to subsidize travel and accommodation costs for tourists through vouchers that could be used at domestic destinations. Infection prevention behavior can lead to refraining from travel owing to infection concerns; conversely, taking preventive action can promote travel. There is a lack of information about the association between infection prevention behaviors and desire to travel. Durin…
Association of workplace infection control and perceived organizational support on worker loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic
Objective Research has not fully determined the impact of the infection control practices adopted in workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ feelings of loneliness. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between these control measures and employees’ loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, including their relationship with perceived organizational support (POS). Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted via an internet-…
Medicine (12 works) · Psychology (10 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (9 works) · Pandemic (9 works) · Disease (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works)