Member

教員

• Aya Saitoh,PhD,RN,PHN

  Associate Professor

  Research Interests
  Health Communication / Health Decision Making / Vaccine Communication / Vaccine Hesitancy / AI-mediated Health Communication
  
  My research began with a desire to reduce the number of people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases and their long-term consequences.
  
  Through my work on vaccination, I became increasingly interested in the fact that the availability of scientifically accurate information does not necessarily mean that the information reaches people, is understood, or is effectively used in decision-making.
  
  My current research focuses on health communication and health-related decision-making, using vaccination and preventive health as key research fields. I study vaccine hesitancy, information presentation, risk perception, and decision support.
  
  I also explore how emerging technologies such as AI and chatbots can support interactive health communication that responds to individual questions and concerns.
  
  Through my research, I aim to help create environments in which people can access trustworthy information, think critically, and make health and medical decisions that reflect their own values.
  
  

学生

• Mayumi Takaku, RN, MW

  Doctoral Program (Doctoral Course)

  Research Theme:
  Support for mothers, children, and families during pregnancy and childbirth; parenting support; and support for fathers.
  Comment:
  In the master's program, I learned basic research methods and discovered the depth and fascination of research.
  In the doctoral program, I hope to build on my previous experiences and knowledge to deepen my expertise and practical understanding.
  Aiming to further enhance parenting support, I am committed to conducting research that can be applied directly to the field.
  
• Kazumi Watanabe

  Master's Program (Doctoral Pre-Course)

  Research Theme:Nursing education, peer learning (collaborative learning), and education aimed at building autonomy and communication
  
  While being involved in nursing education, I have become interested in exploring the factors that contribute to more effective and satisfying active learning. I would like to conduct research on education that incorporates feedback. Balancing work and study is challenging, but I am determined to tackle it positively.
• Mami Haga

  Master's Program (Doctoral Pre-Course)

  Research Themes
  Public health, occupational health, support for working people, and support for care providers
  
  Seeing public health nurses play active roles not only in government settings but also in many other fields inspired me to deepen my understanding of public health, which led me to pursue graduate studies. I am interested in what kinds of support are needed for people who continue working while facing various life circumstances, as well as for those who provide care. In my master’s program, I hope to conduct research on support for workers and people engaged in caregiving.
• Hazuki　Mouri

  Master's Program (Doctoral Pre-Course)

  Research Interests: Health support in school infirmaries; help-seeking behavior among children and adolescents
  
  In the master’s program, I hope to deepen my understanding of health support in school health. In particular, I am interested in how yogo teachers identify the psychological difficulties that may underlie children’s complaints of physical symptoms when they visit the school infirmary, and how they connect those children to appropriate support. Through my research, I would like to contribute to creating school environments where children feel safe and comfortable seeking help.
• Shizue Yamada

  Research Student

  Research theme: Night shifts and driving, shift work, and sleep
  
  I have been interested in sleep since I was an undergraduate student. Currently, I am particularly interested in the effects of shift work on physical and mental health.
  
  With the aim of helping healthcare workers maintain greater safety and well-being, I would like to use my time as a research student to examine the current situation and issues related to driving after night shifts among healthcare professionals.
• Muzzammil Hooda

  Visiting Student / McMaster University, Canada　May–August 2026

  
  Research topic: Partner support, invisible caregiving work, and perceptions of childcare sharing among mother-father dyads with infants