The Australian Journal of Rural Health focuses on healthcare challenges and solutions in rural and remote areas of Australia. It examines issues related to health workforce distribution, education, and retention, particularly for nursing, allied health, and medical professionals. The journal also addresses the impact of digital health technologies, mental health service delivery, and specific health conditions like diabetes and stroke within these underserved populations, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous health.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Family PracticeQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
NursingPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthFamily Practice
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Health Workforce IssuesIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsPrimary Care and Health OutcomesDental Education, Practice, ResearchGlobal Health and SurgeryInterprofessional Education and CollaborationEducation Systems and PolicyAgriculture and Farm SafetyHealth disparities and outcomesRural development and sustainability