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Takayuki Otsuka

Bio: Takayuki Otsuka is an academic researcher from Yamagata University. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 1 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used cross-sectional data from 20,155 health checkup participants in the Yamagata study to identify factors associated with health intentions and behaviours, including age, gender, education, and comorbidities.
Abstract: Health intentions and behaviours are essential for improving the health of individuals and society. This study used cross-sectional data from 20,155 health checkup participants in the Yamagata study to identify factors associated with health intentions and behaviours. Information regarding the current level of health intentions and behaviours was collected using a baseline survey questionnaire. Participants were categorised into three groups: having no intention (no intention), having intentions to improve but not acting on them (intention), and already active (action). The associations between background factors and the presence/absence of health intentions and behaviours were assessed using logistic regression analysis. Of the participants, 35.4%, 37.7%, and 26.9% belonged to the no intention, intention, and action groups, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that the factors associated with health intentions were being young, being female, longer duration of education, higher body mass index and abdominal circumference, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia. The factors associated with health behaviours were being older and male, not consuming alcohol, not smoking, performing daily exercise, and having diabetes. These results indicate that health guidance considering background factors, including age, gender, education, and comorbidities, may be useful for effectively promoting health intentions and health behaviours in the Japanese population.

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the latest developments of nanocarrier-based drug delivery to solid tumor with their possible limitations and the prospects of advanced drug delivery systems are discussed in detail.

36 citations

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TL;DR: In this article , a cross-sectional online survey (June-August 2021) among students enrolled at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, found that travel-related risk-taking willingness and risk perceptions, measured using the health/safety items of the validated Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) scale.

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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors investigated the factors affecting the intentions to receive health checkups among young adults in their 20s in Korea and found that five variables, including sex, perceived sensitivity, cue to action, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward health check-ups, were significant influencing factors for the intention to seek health checkup with 51.0% explanatory power.
Abstract: Regular health checkups allow early treatment when problems occur and prevent disease progression, but the rate of health checkups among young adults is low. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the intentions to receive health checkups among young adults in their 20s in Korea. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study and examined their intentions to receive health checkups, their health beliefs (perceived sensitivity, perceived severity, perceived benefit, perceived barrier, cue to action, self-efficacy), their attitude toward health checkups, and their knowledge of health checkups. The participants were 252 adults in their 20s in South Korea who were eligible for national health checkups. The intentions to receive check-ups model identified five variables, including sex, perceived sensitivity, cue to action, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward health checkups, were as significant influencing factors for the intentions to receive health checkups with 51.0% explanatory power (F = 53.18, p < 0.001). Different approaches must be adopted according to past experiences with health checkups when attempting to improve the intentions to receive health checkups in young adults.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors investigated the contributing factors of consumers' behavior in reducing pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits in Chiang Mai, Thailand and found that pesticide-free was the top-ranked consideration for VF purchasing.
Abstract: Pesticide residues in vegetables in northern Thailand exceed the maximum residue limits established by the European Union. Therefore, improved knowledge and behavior in reducing pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits (VF) would reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides. This study aims to investigate the contributing factors of consumers’ behavior in reducing pesticide residues in VF. The differences in knowledge, attitude, and behavior in reducing pesticide residues in VF between consumers living in rural and urban communities of Chiang Mai, Thailand were also investigated. The cross-sectional study was carried out during August and October 2021 with 456 participants. Data was collected from participants using a Google form questionnaire. The results indicated that pesticide-free was the top-ranked consideration for VF purchasing. Linear regression analysis found that factors associated with consumers’ behavior in reducing pesticide residues in VF were total knowledge scores (Beta (β) ± standard error (SE.) = 1.15 ± 0.18, 95%CI = 0.79, 1.51), total attitude scores (β ± SE. = 1.30 ± 0.49, 95%CI = 3.87, 10.40), having co-morbidity (β ± SE. = 3.2 ± 1.37, 95%CI = 0.52, 5.90), type of VF purchasing (β ± SE. = 1.98 ± 0.57, 95%CI = 0.85, 3.11), frequency of VF purchasing (β ± SE. = 3.81 ± 1.18, 95%CI = 1.49, 6.13), price of VF products (β ± SE. = −2.23 ± 1.13, 95%CI = −4.45, −0.02), and getting information from the broadcasting tower in the village (β ± SE. = 7.13 ± 1.66, 95%CI = 0.32, 2.27).
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TL;DR: Successfully intervening in the influential psychological constructs identified in the study could ensure optimal blood glucose regulation in those managing diabetes.
Abstract: Individuals managing diabetes are required to adhere to self-management behaviors to ensure the optimal regulation of their blood glucose levels. This study examined the psychological determinants underlying three important diabetes self-management behaviors (e.g., physical activity, diet, and blood glucose monitoring) using the reasoned action approach (RAA) and planning. A cross-sectional design was used, with participants (N = 273) completing measures of RAA constructs (e.g., experiential and instrumental attitude, descriptive and injunctive norm, and capacity and autonomy) and planning (e.g., action and control planning) at time 1 and participation in the behaviors one week later at time 2. Regressions showed that RAA constructs accounted for good variance in intention and behavior in all behaviors. Intention towards diet and blood glucose monitoring was significantly predicted by instrumental attitude, injunctive norm, and capacity. Intention towards physical activity was significantly predicted by instrumental attitude, experiential attitude, injunctive norm, capacity, and autonomy. All behaviors were significantly predicted by intention, action planning, and coping planning. Additionally, capacity significantly predicted physical activity and autonomy significantly predicted diet and blood glucose monitoring. Successfully intervening in the influential psychological constructs identified in the study could ensure optimal blood glucose regulation in those managing diabetes.