Journal of Preventive Medicine & Public Health
Scope & Guideline
Advancing health through innovative research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Preventive Health Strategies:
Focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies aimed at preventing disease and promoting health at the population level. - Mental Health and Well-being:
Explores various aspects of mental health, including the impact of socio-economic factors, environmental influences, and health behaviors on mental well-being. - Chronic Disease Epidemiology:
Investigates the prevalence, risk factors, and health outcomes associated with chronic diseases, providing insights for effective public health interventions. - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health:
Examines the disparities in health outcomes across different populations, emphasizing the role of social determinants in shaping health equity. - Impact of COVID-19 on Public Health Systems:
Analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare delivery, mental health, and health behaviors, contributing to the understanding of public health responses. - Environmental Health:
Studies the relationship between environmental factors, such as pollution and climate change, and their effects on public health.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health Post-COVID-19:
Increasing research on mental health implications resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on specific populations such as healthcare workers and students. - Health Disparities and Equity:
A growing emphasis on understanding and addressing health disparities, particularly those influenced by socio-economic status, race, and geography. - COVID-19 Vaccination and Public Health Compliance:
Emerging studies on vaccination behaviors, compliance with public health guidelines, and their effects on COVID-19 transmission and outcomes. - Use of Technology in Public Health:
Research exploring the integration of technology, including telehealth and mobile health applications, in improving health outcomes and access to care. - Environmental Health Concerns:
A rising focus on the health impacts of environmental factors, such as air quality and climate change, reflecting concerns about their broader implications for public health.
Declining or Waning
- Tobacco Control Research:
Research focused on tobacco use prevention and control has decreased as smoking rates have stabilized in some regions, leading to less emphasis on traditional tobacco control measures. - Traditional Infectious Disease Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing on traditional infectious diseases, as attention has shifted towards more contemporary public health threats, particularly those emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. - General Health Literacy:
While still relevant, the broad theme of health literacy has seen a decline in focused research, as more specific aspects related to mental health and chronic disease management take precedence. - Nutrition and Dietary Interventions:
Research on general nutrition and dietary interventions has diminished, possibly due to the increasing focus on specific nutritional issues related to chronic diseases and mental health.
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