School and Public Health Nursing

Prof. KAWASAKI Hiromi

【Research Keyword】
Public Health Nursing, Health Education, Data Analysis, Children, Studets, Residents, Community Collaboration, Resident Activities, Geographic Distribution

【Recent highlights】
We study with school and community.

Profiles of Faculty and Research Scholars

【Major Papers of the Laboratory】
・Kawasaki, H., Yamasaki, S., Yamashita, K., Iki, T. (2023). Exploring mutual support awareness in Japanese communities: A pilot study. Public Health Nursing, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13137
・Yamasaki S, Kawasaki H (2023). Support for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Qualitative Study Based on Interviews With School Nurse-Teachers. Cureus 16(11): e74369. doi:10.7759/cureus.74369
・Nakaoka S, Kawasaki H, Yamasaki S, et al. (2025) Gender-Related Issues Among Women Raising Children: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Pre- and Post-pandemic Experiences. Cureus 17(3): e80912. DOI 10.7759/cureus.80912
・Shiraishi M, Kawasaki H, Nakaoka S, et al. (2025) Relationship Between Poor Visual Acuity and Lifestyle: A Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese Students Using Secondary Data. Cureus 17(3): e79980. DOI 10.7759/cureus.79980

【Education】
We provides education and research related to the duties of school health teachers and public health nurses. We are engaged in a wide range of health education methods for health promotion, including support for the health and safety of infants, children, students, adults, and the elderly living in the community, as well as the maintenance and promotion of the health of their families, and how to cooperate with local governments and professions.
Graduate students participate in activities outside the university at affiliated schools and municipalities, learning research and practice methods while engaging in practice-oriented activities. Undergraduate classes are in charge of district diagnosis and school health lectures for health activities based on local characteristics.

【Research】
1. Research on children's lifestyle and health promotion
2. Research on health activities conducted by government and local residents
3. Research on health issues in school life and the nature of health guidance
4. Research on evaluation of projects and health guidance conducted in communities and schools
5. Research on regional characteristics of medical costs and diseases
6. Research on planning and evaluation of practical activities conducted with school health teachers and public health nurses

【Photo explanation】Our research is performed with a public health nurse. Our research contributes to the health of a municipality.

【Photo explanation】It is important for public health nursing to participate in festival in order to study residents' life and culture.


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