Prevention Science publishes research on interventions and strategies to prevent adverse behavioral and health outcomes across the lifespan. The journal focuses on evidence-based programs, implementation science, and the application of advanced analytical methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to understand risk and protective factors. Topics include substance use, violence, mental health issues like suicidal ideation, and maternal and child health, with an emphasis on effective delivery and scalability in various settings such as schools and communities.
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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealth Policy Implementation ScienceCommunity Health and DevelopmentSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthChild Abuse and TraumaHomelessness and Social IssuesYouth Development and Social SupportBehavioral Health and Interventions