Health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals and populations, extending beyond the absence of disease to include quality of life and access to care. Research published in Public Health International addresses multiple dimensions of health across diverse global settings, with particul…
Health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals and populations, extending beyond the absence of disease to include quality of life and access to care. Research published in Public Health International addresses multiple dimensions of health across diverse global settings, with particular attention to maternal and child health services, reproductive health knowledge and communication, and health system implementation challenges. Studies examine barriers and facilitators faced by community health workers delivering care, the quality of health data in public facilities, and factors influencing uptake of preventive treatments such as malaria interventions during pregnancy. The journal has published investigations into adolescent-parent communication on sexual and reproductive health matters in multiple countries, community health needs assessments in urban settings, and the integration of traditional healthcare practices with national health systems. Additional research explores mental health disparities among specific populations, health indicators for maternal and newborn care, and the well-being of older adults. This body of work reflects the multifaceted nature of health as both an individual experience and a public concern shaped by social, demographic, and systemic factors that influence access to services and health outcomes across different communities and age groups.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 66 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Health, linking to each citing work.