Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2007):

Factors associated with the professional competencies of public health nurses employed by local government agencies in Japan.

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OBJECTIVE: 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. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. SAMPLE: PHNs (N=1,614) working in local government agencies in Japan. MEASUREMENTS: Based on self-reported questionnaires, the nurses were grouped according to experience. Statistical differences between the groups were analyzed using analysis of variance. Multiple regression analyses were used to determine associated factors. RESULTS: Variables contributing to high self-evaluation of interpersonal health support competencies were length of experience as a PHN, an awareness of the role expectations of community health support and administration, marital status, and participation in off-the-job training programs. The same variables contributed to high self-evaluation of community health support and administration competencies. In addition, experience of job transfer or rotation was found to be a variable. CONCLUSIONS: These results show the importance of off-the-job training programs designed to foster exposure to a wide variety of personal and professional experiences. They also illustrate the importance of planned on-the-job training programs that promote an understanding of the nature of the field, as well as developing planning and administrative competency in career development.

Author information

Author/s: Saeki, Kazuko (K); Izumi, Hisako (H); Uza, Miyoko (M); Murashima, Sachiyo (S);

Affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan. saeki-k(-atsign-)cme.hokudai.ac.jp

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) (Public Health Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2007 Sep-Oct; vol 24 (issue 5) : pp 449-57

Dates: Created 2007/08/23; Completed 2007/10/25;

PMID: 17714229, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adult Analysis of Variance Attitude of Health Personnel Career Mobility Cross-Sectional Studies Education, Nursing, Continuing Employment - organization & administration; psychology Female Government Agencies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Services Needs and Demand Humans

Japan Local Government Male Middle Aged Nurse's Role - psychology Nursing Methodology Research Professional Competence - standards Public Health Nursing - education; organization & administration Questionnaires Regression Analysis Self Efficacy Social Support

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