Challenges in the Healthcare-Seeking Behavior of International Students Living in Japan as Perceived by Japanese Language School Faculty and Staff

• Published in: Journal of Japan Academy of Nursing Science Vol. 45; pp. 39 - 48
• Main Authors: Kimura, Kiyoko, Morooka, Yuki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Japanese
• Published: Japan Academy of Nursing Science 2025
• Subjects: faculty and staff; healthcare-seeking behavior; international students living in Japan; Japanese language school

Objective: This study aims to identify issues in the health-seeking behaviour of international students in Japan as perceived by teaching staff at Japanese language schools.Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 teachers and staff from Japanese language schools. The data obtained w...