Global Health Workshop at the conference of Japanese Society of Health Education and Promotion

Reporting day: 2024/07/18
Reporter: Fumiko Shibuya (Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus)

The 32nd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Health Education and Promotion was held at the University of Nagano on July 6-7, 2024.
The Japanese Consortium for Global School Health Research held a global health workshop led by Associate Professor Sachi Tomokawa (Shinshu University).

Workshop title:
A-Z for Field Research Abroad -Solving your questions about starting your research abroad! -"
Facilitator: Sachi Tomokawa (Shinshu University)

Presenters and titles:
・Case1 Fumiko Shibuya（University of the Ryukyus)
Experiences in Southeast Asia and Oceania: Surprisingly distant Pacific Island countries that seem so close　　
・Case 2 Mami Hitachi (Nagasaki University)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Experiences in East and West Africa: Those who drink the water of the fricassee return to Africa for "research"?
・Case 3 Michiyo Yamakawa (Gifu University)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Experience in South Asia: Researching the Japanese in India (Background and Progress)
・Case 4 Takeshi Akiyama (Nagano Prefectural College of Nursing)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Experiences in Latin America, Africa and Asia: What I learned from the activities
・Designated Comment Jun Kobayashi (University of the Ryukyus)
To those who are about to start field research

In these presentations on field research, four speakers described their experiences, necessary preparations, and activities in various overseas fields.
As a designated commentary, Chairman Jun Kobayashi (University of the Ryukyus) delivered a video message to those who are about to embark on field research.
After each case presentation, participants were invited to ask questions about overseas fieldwork, and had the opportunity to ask and answer questions about (1) benefits to partners through international collaborative research, (2) ethical applications overseas, (3) language issues and innovations, and (4) how to find partners overseas.
It was a valuable opportunity to interact with those who are considering doing fieldwork abroad in the future.