Asami Yamashita
Yokohama Soei University, Japan
Biography
Asami Yamashita received her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Health and Welfare. Asami has been investigating potential hazards in the child care environment and to promote preventive actions such as environmental modifi cations and behavioral changes. She also placed greater importance in educating parents and concerned people about the injury prevention. Her recent research investigates the role of parents in preventing children from injuries at home. Her research has been funded by grants from the Special Research Program of Yokohama Soei University and Grants-in-Aid for Scientifi c Research from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.