Yukie Matsuura and Toshiyuki Yasui : Coping with Menopausal Symptoms among Japanese Teachers : Associations with Symptom Severity and Knowledge, The Journal of Medical Investigation : JMI, Vol.72, No.1,2, 85-92, 2025.
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Yukie Matsuura and Toshiyuki Yasui : Associations of menopausal symptoms with job-related stress and social support in Japanese school teachers, Maturitas, Vol.191, 108152, 2024.
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Being a school teacher is highly stressful. This study aimed to clarify the prevalence of menopausal symptoms and explore the association between these symptoms and job-related stress among Japanese school teachers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected elementary and junior high school teachers in Japan. Data from 284 teachers aged 45-60 years were analyzed. Menopausal symptoms were measured using the Greene Climacteric Scale, and the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire was used to assess job stressors, social support, and job/family satisfaction. Associations between scores on the Greene Climacteric Scale and on the Brief Job Stress Questionnaire, and demographic information were analyzed. The most common menopausal symptom was "feeling tired or lacking in energy" (reported by 94.4 % of respondents). The total intensity of menopausal, psychological, and somatic symptoms was significantly correlated with the total level of job stress. Moderate correlations were found between depressive symptoms and job stress regarding suitable jobs, job control, and rewarding jobs, while weak correlations were evident between depressive symptoms and job stress regarding quantitative job overload, interpersonal conflict, and poor physical environment. Higher levels of perceived support from supervisors or co-workers and job satisfaction were associated with less severe psychological and somatic symptoms. Most middle-aged school teachers felt tired or lacking in energy. Higher job-related stress and lower levels of support from supervisors or co-workers were correlated with more severe menopausal symptoms. A supportive work environment and stress management are essential for such teachers.
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School teacher / Menopausal symptoms / Job-related stress / Social support / Job satisfaction
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : Association between Menstruation-Related Symptoms and the Type of Stress in Japanese Female University Students: A Prospective Cohort Study from Admission to the Second Year, Women, Vol.4, No.3, 254-264, 2024.
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menstruation-related symptoms / fresh female university students / prospective cohort study / ストレス (stress)
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Phan Ngoc Quang, Nguyen Trung Kien and Toshiyuki Yasui : Menstruation-Related Symptoms and Associated Factors among Female University Students in Vietnam, Youth, Vol.4, No.1, 344-356, 2024.
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Menstruation and menstrual-related symptoms, stress, and lifestyle factors can significantly affect the health and academic lives of university students. This study aimed to explore menstruation-related symptoms and associated factors among female university students in Vietnam. This study used a cross-sectional design. Data from 349 students were analyzed for menstrual and menstrual-related symptoms using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ). We found that 92.0% and 98.9% of the students had menstrual-related symptoms in the pre- and intra-menstrual phases, respectively. The most common symptoms in each phase were backache (71.1%) in the pre-menstrual phase and fatigue (90.3%) in the intra-menstrual phase. Menstruation-related symptoms were associated with stress. These results contribute significantly to our understanding of menstrual health among Vietnamese university students. These findings imply the need to strengthen support systems for university students, especially by providing proper information about menstruation and managing stress.
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menstrual-related symptoms / female university students / MDQ / ストレス (stress) / ベトナム
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : The Changes in Menstrual and Menstrual-Related Symptoms among Japanese Female University Students: A Prospective Cohort Study from Three Months to Nine Months after Admission, Healthcare, Vol.11, No.18, 2557, 2023.
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Menstrual and menstrual-related symptoms can significantly impact an individuals physical and psychological health. Understanding how these symptoms evolve over time is crucial to provide appropriate support and healthcare services to young women. This study aimed to investigate changes in menstrual and menstrual-related symptoms among first-year female university students. A prospective longitudinal design was used to compare the symptom profiles between two time points (three and nine months after admission). Out of 100 female university students, 30 responses were analyzed. Data on menstrual and menstrual-related symptoms were collected using standardized questionnaires focusing on menstrual status and the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ); no notable changes occurred between the time points. Approximately half reported having irregular menstruation during the three time periods. Among the sub-scales, premenstrual impaired concentration showed a tendency to be lower, whereas menstrual water retention tended to be higher in timepoint 2 compared to timepoint 1. Distractible was found to be significantly lower in timepoint 2 compared to timepoint 1. There was a significant association between a sleep duration of <7 h and worsened MDQ scores. These findings may underscore the importance of providing comprehensive lifestyle and menstrual education to new university students, along with access to appropriate medical care.
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menstrual-related symptoms / female university students / three months and nine months after admission / prospective cohort study / ライフスタイル (lifestyle)
Yukie Matsuura, Yoko Abe, Yoshie Motoki, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : Menstrual Abnormalities in Female International Students in Japan: Changes during Pre-Arrival, Difficult, and Current Periods, European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, Vol.13, No.7, 1362-1377, 2023.
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female international students in Japan / menstrual symptoms / menstrual abnormalities / difficult period / ストレス (stress)
Rumi Ishihara, Keiko Nagamine, Yoshie Nishikawa, Mari Haku, Hirokazu Uemura, Yukie Matsuura and Toshiyuki Yasui : Associations of psychological status in the early postpartum period with resumption of menstruation and degree of menstruation-related symptoms, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol.42, No.7, 2954-2961, 2022.
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The aim of this prospective study was to clarify the associations of psychological status in the early postpartum period with resumption of menstruation and degree of menstruation-related symptoms. This study was conducted from February in 2017 to July in 2018 in Japan. We conducted self-administered questionnaire surveys for 229 postpartum women at 3 days postpartum, 2 weeks postpartum, one month postpartum, 3 months postpartum and 6 months postpartum. The proportion of women who resumed menstruation in the period up to 6 months postpartum was 38.8%. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score at 6 months postpartum in women who resumed menstruation in the period up to 6 months postpartum was significantly higher than that in women who did not resume menstruation. EPDS scores during the postpartum period in women in whom menstruation-related symptoms became worse than those before pregnancy were significantly higher than those in women in whom menstruation-related symptoms did not change compared to those before pregnancy. In multiple regression analysis, there was no significant difference between EPDS score at 6 months postpartum and degree of menstruation-related symptoms. Additional research is needed to clarify the association of psychological condition during the postpartum period with resumption of menstruation. Impact Statement Postpartum psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety during the postpartum period may affect degrees of menstruation-related symptoms after resumption of menstruation, and there also may be a bidirectional relationship between psychological symptoms and menstrual pain. Resumption of menstruation occurred in 38.8% of 121 women within 6 months postpartum, and poor psychological condition during the postpartum period was associated with early resumption of menstruation. The psychological condition in women with earlier resumption of menstruation might affect menstruation-related symptoms. Management of a stable psychological status during the early postpartum period should be implemented for women's health care in the future.
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : Comparison of Menstruation-Related Symptoms Before and During Menstruation of University Students in Japan, a Year after the COVID-19 Pandemic, Global Journal of Health Science, Vol.14, No.4, 1-11, 2022.
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<jats:p>The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the daily lifestyle of people, including many aspects affecting young women. Subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic stress and anxiety have been reported related to menstrual disorders (Takmaz, Gundogmus, Okten, & Gunduz, 2021). The purpose of this study was to investigate the intensity and to compare menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation among university students in Japan. We conducted an online cross-sectional study from May to July 2021 using a menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ) to assess symptoms experienced before and during menstruation. Our results showed that of 141 students, five students (3.5%) did not report any symptoms before menstruation and one student (0.7%) had no symptoms during menstruation. We found that the most frequently experienced symptoms before menstruation were skin blemishes or disorder, mood swings, irritability, swelling, cramps, fatigue, take naps, stay in bed, feeling sad or blue, weight gain and difficulty concentrating. The most frequently experienced symptoms during menstruation were cramps, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, take naps, stay in bed, feeling sad or blue, backache, swelling, skin blemish or disorder, and poor school/work performance. The total MDQ score was significantly higher during menstruation than before menstruation. Among the MDQ eight scales, the scores of five scales including pain, autonomic reaction, impaired concentration, behavior change, and control were significantly higher during menstruation than before menstruation. The prevalence of increased appetite and craving for sweets were higher than MDQ symptoms before menstruation. The prolonged exposure to pandemic may have more effect on psychological symptoms than on physical symptoms.</jats:p>
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : Differences in Menstruation-Related Symptoms of University Students Depending on their Living Status in Japan, Healthcare, Vol.10, No.1, 131, 2022.
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Mothers and family members of young female students play important roles for guiding their self-care strategies for menstruation-related symptoms; which often affect their daily life and academic life. The aim of this study is to clarify the differences in menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation in university students living alone and university students living with their family in Japan. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey to assess menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation using the menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ). Among 135 students; the proportion of students living alone was 60.7% and the proportion of students living with their family was 39.3%. Before menstruation; the MDQ total score and the scores for negative affect and behavior change were significantly higher in students living alone than in students living with their family. During menstruation; scores for negative affect and impaired concentration were also significantly higher in students living alone. In addition; before menstruation; scores for an increase in appetite and craving for sweets were significantly higher in students living alone. Thus; living alone affected the psychological aspects of menstruation-related symptoms in young women. The results suggest that university students who live alone should be aware of the importance of talking about their menstruation problems with family members and seeking their advice.
Sachiko Kubo, Toshiyuki Yasui, Yukie Matsuura and Masahito Tomotake : Differences in Male Climacteric Symptoms by Aging Males Symptoms Scale and Coping Strategies with Aging among Rotating Night Shift Workers, Global Journal of Health Science, Vol.14, No.3, 1-11, 2022.
Megumi Abe, Toshiyuki Yasui and Yukie Matsuura : Views Regarding Management Skills Required Currently and in the Future for Middle Managers in Perinatal Medicine: Their Differences Depending Working Position in Advanced Midwives, Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.12, No.1, 43-55, 2022.
Megumi Abe, Toshiyuki Yasui, Yukie Matsuura, Mari Haku and Hirokazu Uemura : Comparison of management skills that are required for middle managers at present and in the next generation in advanced midwives, International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Vol.13, No.3, 42-53, 2021.
Yukie Matsuura, Kiko Akamine, Ayumi Murakami, Tokimi Wada, Honoka Atsumi, Erina Kane, Mizuki Yano and Toshiyuki Yasui : Associations between sensitivity to cold, menstruation-related symptoms and handgrip strength in female university students in Japan, Health, Vol.13, 526-537, 2021.
Megumi Abe, Toshiyuki Yasui, Yukie Matsuura and Mari Haku : Management skills required for nursing middle managers in the next generation in perinatal medical care, International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Vol.12, No.4, 151-157, 2020.
Sachiko Kubo, Toshiyuki Yasui, Reiko Okahisa, Yukie Matsuura and Masahito Tomotake : Differences in Male Climacteric Symptoms and Lifestyle Depending on the Duration of Working among Rotating Night Shift Workers, Health, Vol.12, 1598-1609, 2020.
Rumi Ishihara, Keiko Nagamine, Yoshie Nishikawa, Mari Haku, Hirokazu Uemura, Yukie Matsuura and Toshiyuki Yasui : Transition of Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety Symptoms According to Parity and Associations of These Symptoms with Feelings for Involvement with Newborn Infants during a 6-Month Postpartum Period, Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.10, 1315-1330, 2020.
Yukie Matsuura, Honoka Atsumi, Erina Kane, Mizuki Yano, Kiko Akamine, Ayumi Murakami, Tokimi Wada and Toshiyuki Yasui : Relationships of Handgrip Strength with Menstruation-Related Symptoms in Female University Students in Japan, Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.10, 1056-1066, 2020.
Yukie Matsuura, Aoi Inoue, mizuki Kidani and Toshiyuki Yasui : Change in appetite and food craving during menstrual cycle in young students, International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol.12, No.2, 25-30, 2020.
Yukie Matsuura, Kazuyo Matsuzaki and Toshiyuki Yasui : Menopausal Symptoms in Japanese Nurses: Differences between Smokers and Non-Smokers, Health, Vol.12, No.5, 474-485, 2020.
Yukie Matsuura, Takane Morita, Momoko Sekimoto, Ayaka Maeda and Toshiyuki Yasui : Differences in Physical and Psychological Condition, Sleeping Status and Menstruation-Related Symptoms before and after Smartphones Use in Young Female Students in Japan, Health, Vol.12, No.4, 407-424, 2020.
Rumi Ishihara, Keiko Nagamine, Yoshie Nishikawa, Mari Haku, Hirokazu Uemura, Yukie Matsuura and Toshiyuki Yasui : Prevalence and factors related to hot flashes and night sweats in postpartum women in Japan, International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Vol.12, No.1, 14-21, 2020.
Sachiko Kubo, Toshiyuki Yasui, Yukie Matsuura and Masahito Tomotake : Differences in male climacteric symptoms with aging among rotating night shift workers, The Aging Male, Vol.Aug 9, 1-9, 2019.
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The aim of this study was to clarify the actual status of male climacteric symptoms in rotating night shift workers and how to cope with the symptoms. We planned a self-administered questionnaire survey in male rotating night shift workers. Male climacteric symptoms were evaluated by using the Aging Males' Symptoms (AMS) scale. Of 1891 questionnaires that were sent, 1561 were collected. There were significant differences in total AMS scores among the age groups. In all age groups, there were high proportions of men with increased need for sleep and often feeling tired (64.9%) and decrease in muscular strength (60.7%). There were significant differences in AMS scores for somatic symptoms between men in their 20 s and those in their 40 s or 50 s and between men in their 30 s and those in their 50 s and in AMS scores for sexual symptoms between men in their 20 s and those in their 30 s, 40 s, 50 s or 60 s, between men in their 30 s and those in their 40 s, 50 s or 60 s and between men in their 40 s and those in their 50 s or 60 s. Significant age-dependent differences are found in somatic symptoms and sexual symptoms in rotating night shift workers.
HoangNam Tran, Quang Ngoc Phan, Yukie Matsuura and Ngoc Bao Dang : Examining the Nursing Workforce Shortage in Vietnam: Implications for Nursing Education, The IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii 2024 Official Conference Proceedings, Vol.2024, 621-630, 2024.
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Nursing Human Resource / 看護教育 (nursing education) / Workforce Shortage
HoangNam Tran and Yukie Matsuura : Exploring Student Interest in Global Health as a Component of Medical English Education, The European Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings, 215-223, 2023.
HoangNam Tran and Yukie Matsuura : The Image of Residents in a Rural Area of Japan about Vietnam: Future Needs for Intercultural Exchange, Journal of the Center for Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning, Tokushima University, Vol.30, 39-58, 2020.
HoangNam Tran, Phan Ngoc-Quang, Yukie Matsuura and Dang Bao-Ngoc : Examining the Nursing Workforce Shortage in Vietnam: Implications for Nursing Education, The IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii (IICE2024), Honolulu, Jan. 2024.
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nursing human resource / 看護教育 (nursing education) / workforce shortage
Yukie Matsuura, HoangNam Tran and Toshiyuki Yasui : Exploring Menstrual Symptom Changes in Freshwomen Students: A Prospective Cohort Study, International Conference for Public Health, Environment, and Education for Sustainable Development Goals and Lifelong Learning, 135, Bangkok, Sep. 2023.
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menstrual-related symptoms / female university students / three months and nine months after admission / prospective cohort study / lifestyle
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HoangNam Tran and Yukie Matsuura : Exploring Student Interest in Global Health as a Component of Medical English Education, The European Conference on Education (ECE2023), London, Jul. 2023.
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cross-cultural awareness / global health / medical English education
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Yukie Matsuura : Elderly care activities at a Community General Support Center in Japan, A Seminar on Interdisciplinary Education in Nursing and Oral Health Care of Elderly, Tokushima, Mar. 2019.