Study on difficulties and solutions of activities according to dispatch type of dietitians in Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers

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  • ISHIKAWA Midori
    JOCV Dietitians Network, Japan National Institute of Public Health, Japan
  • KUSAMA Kaoru
    JOCV Dietitians Network, Japan Yamaguchi prefecture University, Japan
  • NOZUE Miho
    JOCV Dietitians Network, Japan National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan

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  • 青年海外協力隊栄養士の派遣形態（新規，交替）における困難な活動内容と改善策に関する検討
  • セイネン カイガイ キョウリョクタイ エイヨウシ ノ ハケン ケイタイ(シンキ,コウタイ)ニ オケル コンナン ナ カツドウ ナイヨウ ト カイゼンサク ニ カンスル ケントウ

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Objectives The objective of the study was to identify differences in the content and difficulty of activities according to dispatch type (new volunteer or successor) of dietitian Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) and to analyze their support needs.<br/>Methods A questionnaire was distributed concerning the dispatch type, the activities' contents, and the difficulties of all ex–JOCV dietitians in 2007. A total of 66 members provided responses.<br/>Results Activities involving nutrition education for community residents were greater among new volunteers compared to successors, whereas the management of clinical nutrition in hospitals was greater in the successors. The difficulties of both types of volunteers were related to acquiring their positions, coordinating activities, and offering services based on the values and lifestyles of the peoples. The rate for volunteers with local counterparts was significantly smaller among new volunteers. Both types refered to advice in books to overcome their difficulties. It will be necessary to develop effective books to support JOCV dietitians.<br/>Conclusion The study identified differences in the content and the difficulty of activities according to the volunteer dispatch type and provided information on support needs for dietitians in the JOCV.

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