Using an oral history approach, this study analyzed the narratives obtained\nfrom semi-structured interviews administered to three Japanese women who\nworked as nurses for the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission\n(ABCC). The analysis of the data in the narratives showed details of the health\nsurveys and health checkups conducted during the early period of operation\nof ABCC. During the early period of operation of ABCC some survivors\nshowed negative behaviors toward the health surveys and health checkups at\nthe ABCC. However, it can be inferred that dedicated nursing played an important\nrole in alleviating the stress and emotional issues of survivors at the\nhealth surveys and health checkups. The findings of the study could be beneficial\nto research into nursing activities for patients exposed to radiation at the\npresent day.
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