Maternal and Child Health Journal offers an exclusive forum for advancing scientific and professional knowledge of the maternal and child health (MCH) field. Peer-reviewed papers address MCH practice, policy, and research, exploring such topics as MCH epidemiology, demography, and health status assessment; Innovative MCH service initiatives; Implementation of MCH programs; MCH policy analysis and advocacy and MCH professional development. Exploring the full spectrum of the field, Maternal and Child Health Journal is an important tool for practitioners as well as academics in public health, obstetrics, gynecology, prenatal medicine, pediatrics, and neonatology.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ1
EpidemiologyQ2
Obstetrics and GynecologyQ2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthObstetrics and GynecologyEpidemiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumGlobal Maternal and Child HealthMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsGestational Diabetes Research and ManagementBreastfeeding Practices and InfluencesFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsBirth, Development, and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietInfant Development and Preterm CareChild Nutrition and Water Access