Yoko Tokiwa
Professor
Department of Health Science
Gunma University
Japan
Biography
She is in charge of maternal and nursing studies general, midwifery general theory, perinatal mothers' theory, family nursing theory, midwifery diagnosis / technology theory, midwifery management theory, midwifery management practice, fertility control practical instruction theory. Also, I am in charge of learning theory of liberal arts education (pregnancy and birth - women's mind and body health).
Research Interest
Development of maternal consciousness and support for nursing at the developmental stage of women, program development and evaluation of maternal support during child-rearing period, nursing support concerning rebuilding of childbirth experience, psychological support to couples diagnosed with multiple fetus under infertility treatment We are conducting research on research subjects such as aid, diagnosis of midwifery for pregnant woman and development of educational program for midwifery and nursing profession.
Publications
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Arai Y, Kyoko K, Yoko T·(2000) Process of making women pregnant and giving birth after infertility treatment mean infertile experiences, Journal of Japanese Society of Reproductive Nursing, 8: 23-31.
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Yoko T, Setsuko I (2000) Preparation of childbirth experience self assessment scale and its reliability and validity, Journal of the Japan Society of Nursing Sciences 20: 1-9.
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Yoko T (2003) Relationship between self-evaluation of childbirth experience and postpartum depression tendency in early postpartum, Journal of the Japanese Society of Midwifery, 17: 27-38.
