[Objective] To develop a resilience scale applicable to child care support programs for parents. [Methods] A Self-completed questionnaire survey was conducted using an originally developed resilience scale, involving 330 parents participating in health screening for 3-year-old children. Subsequently, factor analyses were performed, while calculating Cronbach's alpha as a coefficient of reliability and the correlation coefficient between the conventional Resilience and Mothers' Child Care Stress Scales. [Results] 97 (valid response rate: 97%) were analyzed. Based on the verification of ceiling effect and floor effect and results of factor analyses, 27 items and the following 3 factors were extracted: <support from surrounding people (I have factor)>; <problem-solving skills(I can factor)>; and <recognition and acceptance(I am factor)>. Cronbach's α was 0.821 or more for all factors, while a moderate correlation of 0.666 to 0.822 was obtained with the conventional Resilience Test. And a negative correlation of -0.394 to 0.526 with the Mothers' Child Care Stress Scales. [Conclusion] Based on the responses of 97 mothers participating in health screening for 3-year-old children, a Scale to Measure Resilience in Child Care, consisting of 27 items, was developed, and its feasibility were suggested.

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The purpose of this study was to clarify disaster preparedness among mothers raising their preschool children and related factors in disaster areas. The study subjects were mothers whose children attended one of three institutions (certified public nursery schools and child institution) in one city. They were asked about the presence or absence of preparedness for disaster prevention and mitigation at home as well as their details, knowledge, and ideas regarding such preparedness, and disaster-induced influences. The study period was between January and February 2013. As a result, more than 90% of the subjects were prepared for disasters: they commonly stocked flashlights, candles, drinking water, spare batteries, and emergency food. On the other hand, fewer mothers discussed with decided how to contact their family members and institutions (nursery school or kindergarten) in the case of an emergency, and told their children an emergency phone number. Concerning the details of preparedness, mothers who were more prepared for disasters thought they should be prepared compared to other subjects. The results of this study suggest the necessity of promoting and maintaining people's preparedness, such as how to contact others.

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