Public Health

Reports from Hokkaido University, Medical Department highlight recent research in public health

Published in Health Insurance Week, December 2nd, 2007

"This paper aims to clarify some of the factors associated with the professional competencies of public health nurses (PHNs) employed by local government agencies in Japan A cross-sectional study. Sample: PHNs (N=1,614) working in local government agencies in Japan Based on self-reported questionnaires, the nurses were grouped according to experience," researchers in Sapporo, Japan report.

"Statistical differences between the groups were analyzed using analysis of variance. Multiple regression analyses were used to determine associated factors Variables contributing to high self-evaluation of interpersonal health support competencies were length of experience as a PHN,...

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Source: Health Insurance Week (2007-12-02)

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