- Boron Compounds in Chemistry
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Nuclear Materials and Properties
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
- Energetic Materials and Combustion
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Polymer composites and self-healing
The University of Tokyo
2012-2024
Kyoto University
2001-2024
Suzuka University of Medical Science
2024
Santen (Japan)
2024
Jikei University School of Medicine
2001-2024
Kyoto Min-iren Asukai Hospital
2024
Johns Hopkins University
2023-2024
Wested
2018-2024
American Society For Engineering Education
2024
Kansai University
2023
Abstract Background The five-question Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5) is a brief questionnaire that can be used to screen for depressive symptoms. Removing the 2 anxiety-related items from MHI-5 yields MHI-3. We assessed performance of Japanese versions and MHI-3 in detecting symptoms general population Japan. Methods From Japan, 4500 people 16 years old or older were selected by stratified-random sampling. Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36, which includes MHI-5) Zung...
Abstract Background The importance of evaluating the outcomes health care from standpoint patient is now widely recognized. purpose this study to develop and test a Japanese version National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25). Methods A was developed with previously standardized method. questionnaire optional items were completed by 245 patients cataracts, glaucoma, or age-related macular degeneration, 110 others before after cataract surgery, reference group (n = 31)....
A recent survey of 79 countries showed that fertility knowledge was lower in Japan than any other developed country. Given the decline and importance knowledge, we conducted an online to examine related factors for effective public education. We studied people aged 18-59 years old, n = 4,328 (the “General” group), also who had been trying conceive at least six months, 18-50 618 “Triers” group). Fertility assessed using Japanese version 13-item Cardiff Knowledge Scale (CFKS-J). All...
Emotional distress is common among illicit drug users, and it can negatively affect treatment outcomes increase the risk of relapse. Nonetheless, instruments that properly measure emotional are lacking. Therefore, this study investigated factor structure Arabic Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) in population.The DASS-21 Self-stigma Alcohol Dependence Scale (SSAD) were completed by 149 inpatient Egyptian users. The was examined using exploratory analysis, partial confirmatory...
Background Breastfeeding self-efficacy can be measured with the Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF). Mothers low BSES-SF scores stop exclusive breastfeeding prematurely, but specific interventions prevent that undesirable outcome. Because those expensive, often one must decide which mothers will receive them. For purpose, a cut-off score would useful, none is available. Therefore, we aimed to assess overall accuracy of as predictors not practicing post-discharge breastfeeding, and...
Abstract Background Patient-reported quality of life is strongly affected by some dermatologic conditions. We developed a Japanese version the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI-J) and used psychometric methods to examine its validity reliability. Methods The DLQI was created from original (English) version, using standard method. DLQI-J then completed 197 people, Some participants second time, 3 days later, reproducibility their responses. In addition DLQI-J, parts SF-36 gave data on...
The present investigation surveyed attitudes and beliefs about hypnosis across 4 samples of students attending college at the University New South Wales, Australia; Dortman University, Germany; Ohio State United States; Shaheed Beheshti Medical Sciences, Iran. A total 280 undergraduate (70 from each country sampled), ranging in age 18 to 25 years, completed 3 different questionnaires assessing their opinions hypnosis. Although responses some items varied by country, there was remarkable...
This study was designed to examine and describe planning strategies used by persons developing continuing professional edu cation (CPE) programs for six fields. From the descrip tion of practice in professions, a general model portraying program development process developed. The research methods guide inquiry were those grounded theory. Results indicate planners attend at least clusters activities their processes fairly con sistent sequence. also that there is limited use knowledge...
Abstract Background Satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality care during childbirth. Previous research found that a good environment at health facility can increase number deliveries facility. In contrast, unsatisfying childbirth experience could cause postpartum mental disorder. Therefore it to measure mothers’ satisfaction with their experiences. We tested whether eight-item Client Questionnaire (CSQ-8) provided useful information about childbirth-related care. The government...
The aims of the present study were to assess reliability and validity Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) determine factors associated with food-choice motives in public junior-high-school students Jakarta, Indonesia.Cross-sectional self-administered questionnaires. Trained research assistants measured height weight participants on day data collection. Settings Fourteen randomly selected junior-high schools East Indonesia.Public (n 681) grades 7 8, aged 13-14 years (377 girls 304 boys).Three...
Survey of a random sample all registered residents Japan between the ages 20 and 79 years (n = 2966), focusing on those who had low back pain (LBP) within past month 906).To learn more about characteristics people in whom severity LBP disability attributed to that are discrepant.LBP can cause disability, but levels be discrepant. Some with severe only slightly disabled, some mild very others have no such discrepancy. METHODS.: Severity was measured visual analog scale. Disability...
Abstract Siloxane and benzimidazole polymers containing carborane groups were synthesized their thermal stability was measured. The data show the stabilizing effect of group on oxidative polymer. In many instances increase in has been attributed to inductive group. one case a silicone polymer increased by adjacent silicon atom carrying methyl groups. Carborane backbone appears have inhibited rearrangement cyclic compound. Metal panels coated with appear outstanding stability, apparently due...
Abstract Project Succeed is a campus-wide initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its focus to improve 5-year graduation and retention rates close achievement gap for Under-Represented Minorities (URMs) across all majors at San José State University (SJSU). In addition, SJSU has high percent first generation students. We have several thrusts under this project: block scheduling, Faculty/Staff Mentor program, expanding Peer Educators, developing First Year Experience Program,...
In chronic kidney disease (CKD), patients' adherence to prescriptions for diet and medications might depend on the degree which they have hope that will enjoy life, could vary with stage of CKD. The aims this study were quantify both association CKD health-related (HR-Hope), psychological physiological manifestations adherence.This was a cross-sectional involving 461 adult patients, some whom receiving dialysis. main exposure HR-Hope, measured using recently-developed 18-item scale. outcomes...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTNitrosocarboranes from Nitrosyl ChlorideJoel M. Kauffman, Joseph. Green, Murray S. Cohen, Marvin Fein, and Ernest L. CottrillCite this: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1964, 86, 19, 4210–4211Publication Date (Print):October 1, 1964Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 October 1964https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja01073a071https://doi.org/10.1021/ja01073a071research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle...