CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE
Scope & Guideline
Connecting researchers to drive impactful health solutions.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Health Research and Practice:
CJPH focuses on empirical research that informs public health practices and policies. This includes studies on disease prevention, health promotion, and the evaluation of public health interventions. - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health:
The journal actively promotes research that investigates health disparities and inequities among different population groups, emphasizing the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. - Indigenous Health Issues:
A significant portion of the journal's work is dedicated to Indigenous health, examining health disparities and culturally appropriate health solutions for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit populations. - Mental Health and Substance Use:
Research addressing mental health concerns, substance use, and the intersection of these issues with public health policies is a core focus, particularly in the context of the ongoing opioid crisis. - Community Engagement and Participatory Research:
The journal values community-engaged research methodologies that involve stakeholders in the research process, ensuring that the findings are relevant and actionable. - Epidemiological Studies and Surveillance:
CJPH publishes studies on disease surveillance, epidemiological trends, and the evaluation of public health data, contributing to a better understanding of health dynamics in Canada.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Public Health:
Research examining the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on various health determinants, mental health, and healthcare systems is increasingly prominent, reflecting the pandemic's far-reaching effects. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
There is a growing focus on mental health research, particularly studies that explore the mental health impacts of social isolation, economic stressors, and systemic inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. - Health Equity Initiatives:
Emerging themes include a strong emphasis on health equity and social justice, with research aimed at understanding and addressing disparities in health outcomes among marginalized communities. - Environmental Health and Climate Change:
Research connecting environmental factors, climate change, and public health outcomes is increasingly important, as awareness of the health impacts of environmental degradation rises. - Substance Use and Harm Reduction:
There is a notable trend towards research on substance use, particularly harm reduction strategies, reflecting societal shifts in addressing addiction and overdose crises. - Indigenous Health and Decolonization:
Emerging research themes include Indigenous health, decolonization of health practices, and culturally safe healthcare delivery models, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous voices in public health discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Biomedical Approaches:
There is a noticeable decline in research that relies solely on traditional biomedical models of health without consideration for broader social, economic, and environmental factors. - Single-Disease Focus:
The journal has shifted away from studies that concentrate exclusively on single diseases, favoring multi-dimensional approaches that consider comorbidities and the interrelation of various health conditions. - General Public Health Policies:
Research focused on generic public health policies without a specific context or community application is becoming less prevalent, as there is a growing emphasis on localized and contextually relevant interventions. - Non-Participatory Research Designs:
There is a diminishing interest in research that does not incorporate community engagement or participatory methods, reflecting a broader trend towards collaborative and inclusive research practices. - Narrow Demographic Studies:
Studies that examine health outcomes in overly narrow demographic groups are less common, as the journal increasingly emphasizes intersectionality and the experiences of diverse populations.
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