Continuation of activities is important for the hepatitis medical care coordinators to fulfill their functions, which must be supported by regional core centers for liver disease management. Thus, we conducted a questionnaire survey among coordinators in Kumamoto Prefecture to identify factors that motivates them to continue their activities. Results showed that coordinators were mainly motivated by a sense of social contribution. The factors considered important in the continuation of their activities are self-evaluation and of others, resolution of concerns about their activities, and the presence of peers/consultants. The regional core centers should actively provide a place and means for the coordinators to be active.
