論文

査読有り
2018年1月12日

Effect of radiological countermeasures on subjective well-being and radiation anxiety after the 2011 disaster: The fukushima health management survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Michio Murakami
  • Yoshitake Takebayashi
  • Yoshihito Takeda
  • Akiko Sato
  • Yasumasa Igarashi
  • Kazumi Sano
  • Tetsuo Yasutaka
  • Wataru Naito
  • Sumire Hirota
  • Aya Goto
  • Tetsuya Ohira
  • Seiji Yasumura
  • Koichi Tanigawa
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記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph15010124
出版者・発行元
MDPI AG

After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident in 2011, concerns about radiation exposure and decline in subjective well-being have been reported. To tackle these problems, various countermeasures in relation to radiation have been implemented. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated the effects of radiological countermeasures on subjective well-being (e.g., satisfaction with life (SWL) and emotional well-being) and radiation anxiety, through a questionnaire survey targeting Fukushima residents (N = 1023). Propensity scores matching was applied to evaluate significant effects of radiological countermeasures on subjective well-being and radiation anxiety. Among the radiological countermeasures, thyroid examination, whole body counter, and air dose monitoring showed the highest proportions of participation, utilization, and useful evaluation, suggesting a high degree of public attention focused on these countermeasures. The basic survey was associated with significant increases in SWL and self-rated health (SH). Thyroid examination was significantly associated with not only a reduction in radiation anxiety but also an increase of emotional stress, suggesting the importance of careful design of system and detailed communication. Food inspection was associated with deterioration in SH. Those who utilized explanatory meetings showed increases in sadness, worry, and radiation anxiety, indicating that additional attention is required of the experts and authorities involved in explanatory meetings.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15010124
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ijerph15010124
  • ISSN : 1660-4601
  • ISSN : 1661-7827
  • SCOPUS ID : 85040903270

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