Recent papers in Journal of Japan Academy of Midwifery

1. Sleep quality and associated factors of poor sleep quality among primiparous women with newbornsJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
2. Practice of breast care by midwives for the early detection of breast cancerJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
3. Midwives' perspectives on primiparous mothers aged 40 years and over in postpartum care: Perceived characteristics and supportive approachesJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
4. Needs survey for menstrual education for working Japanese womenJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
5. Characteristics of web resource utilization in grief work for parents who have experienced perinatal loss after 12 weeks of pregnancyJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
6. Difficulties of midwives in providing mental health support to postpartum women at the one-month postpartum checkup and their relationship with empathic characteristicsJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
7. Concerns and challenges regarding life events among women engaged in international professional cooperation: A qualitative descriptive studyJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
8. Experiences of women undergoing scheduled cesarean delivery: Perceptions of proactive involvement in childbirthJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
9. Comparison of physical activity during the second trimester of pregnancy based on differences in pre-pregnancy body shape perception: A cross-sectional studyJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
10. Attitudes toward body weight and shape in the postpartum period among pre-pregnancy overweight womenJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
11. Perspectives of supervising midwives at perinatal medical centers to determine novice midwives' independence in childbirth careJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
12. Psychosocial factors associated with sleep quality in working pregnant Japanese women during the second trimester by parity: A cross-sectional studyJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
13. Assessing the quality of life in modern pregnant women using a 37-item Japanese QOL scale: A comparative analysis by demographic characteristics of pregnant womenJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
14. Midwives' role recognition and practical competence in providing continuing postpartum support for mothers and infants in hospitals and clinics: Current status and related factorsJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
15. Social support and depressive symptoms among perinatal migrant mothers in JapanJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
16. Association between perinatal care participation and housework/child-rearing involvement among first-time fathers during the COVID-19 pandemicJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
17. Differences in gestational weight gain, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and postpartum glycemic control among glucose metabolism disorder types: A retrospective cohort studyJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
18. Effectiveness of a standardized program of contraceptive education and counseling provided by midwives: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trialJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
19. Reliability and validity of Japanese version of Paternal Involvement with Infants Scale for MothersJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026
20. Characteristics of expectant mothers of concern as perceived by midwives: A comparison based on advanced midwifery certification and years of experienceJournal of Japan Academy of Midwifery · 2026

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