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1. Fukushima Mothers' Concerns and Associated Factors After the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster

Author

Shinya, Ito, Aya, Goto, Kayoko, Ishii, Misao, Ota, Seiji, Yasumura, and Keiya, Fujimori

Subjects
Adult, Time Factors, Depression, Infant, Mothers, Anxiety, Radiation Exposure, Health Surveys, Age Distribution, Cross-Sectional Studies, Japan, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Fukushima Nuclear Accident, Humans, Female, Qualitative Research
Abstract

This study aimed to clarify the frequency of and temporal changes in the content of mothers' free written opinions obtained in the Fukushima Health Management Survey Pregnancy and Birth Survey from 2011 to 2013. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to women who delivered babies in Fukushima Prefecture. The questionnaire asked about maternal and child health. Expression of mothers' concerns about radiation decreased over time. Common to the top 5 codes across the 3 years were "radiation effect on fetus and infant" and "information provision including survey results." Participants who wrote free opinions were significantly more likely to be aged ≥30 years and to have depressive symptoms. Our descriptive analysis of the qualitative data showed a clear shift in mothers' concerns from radiation-related issues to their own physical and mental health. Mothers who expressed concerns were more likely to report negative physical and mental health.

Published
2017

2. Pregnancy and Birth Survey of the Fukushima Health Management Survey

Author

Kayoko, Ishii, Aya, Goto, Misao, Ota, Seiji, Yasumura, and Keiya, Fujimori

Subjects
Japan, Depression, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy Outcome, Fukushima Nuclear Accident, Humans, Mothers, Premature Birth, Female, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Health Surveys, Congenital Abnormalities
Abstract

The Pregnancy and Birth Survey was started by Fukushima Medical University as part of the Fukushima Health Management Survey in 2011 in order to assess the physical and mental health of mothers and provide parenting support (telephone counseling) for those in need. The present study reviewed the major findings from 4 annual surveys conducted from 2011 to 2014. Overall proportions of preterm deliveries, low birth weight infants, and congenital anomalies in the first year were almost the same as those in national surveillance data. The prevalence of depressive symptoms among the mothers held steady at about 25% over the 4 years. Regarding the content of parenting counseling, the proportion of mothers who voiced concerns about radiation decreased each year. This survey should be continued to provide support to mothers in Fukushima.

Published
2017

3. The Fukushima Nuclear Accident Affected Mothers' Depression but Not Maternal Confidence.

Author

Aya Goto, Bromet, Evelyn J., Misao Ota, Akira Ohtsuru, Seiji Yasumura, and Keiya Fujimori

Abstract

The Fukushima nuclear power plant accident caused widespread radiation contamination. Mothers of young children were at risk of negative emotional and mental health consequences. Using data from 2 independent prefecture-wide surveys of pregnant women, we examined the associations of disaster-related stressors with both maternal self-confidence and depressive symptoms. Two postal surveys were conducted targeting women who registered their pregnancies in Fukushima Prefecture (n = 6686 in 2012 and n = 6423 in 2013). The proportions of mothers with lower self-confidence in child rearing and with depressive symptoms were 53% and 25% in 2012 and 55% and 24% in 2013, respectively. After adjusting for maternal and infant characteristics, evacuation and concern about radiation were significantly associated with depressive symptoms but not lower maternal confidence, although these 2 outcomes were significantly associated. Mothers in Fukushima showed resilience in parenting, whereas their experiences and concerns in the aftermath of nuclear disaster were associated with depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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4. Communicating With Residents About Risks Following the Fukushima Nuclear Accident.

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Michio Murakami, Akiko Sato, Shiro Matsui, Aya Goto, Atsushi Kumagai, Masaharu Tsubokura, Makiko Orita, Noboru Takamura, Yujiro Kuroda, and Sae Ochi

Abstract

The Fukushima nuclear accident in March 2011 posed major threats to public health. In response, medical professionals have tried to communicate the risks to residents. To investigate forms of risk communication and to share lessons learned, we reviewed medical professionals' activities in Fukushima Prefecture from the prefectural level to the individual level: public communication through Fukushima Health Management Surveys, a Yorozu ("general") health consultation project, communications of radiological conditions and health promotion in litate and Kawauchi villages, dialogues based on whole-body counter, and science communications through online media. The activities generally started with radiation risks, mainly through group-based discussions, but gradually shifted to face-to-face communications to address comprehensive health risks to individuals and well-being. The activities were intended to support residents' decisions and to promote public health in a participatory manner. This article highlights the need for a systematic evaluation of ongoing risk communication practices, and a wider application of successful approaches for Fukushima recovery and for better preparedness for future disasters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2017
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