This journal focuses on the intersection of social work and public health, addressing issues of health equity, social determinants of health, and interventions for vulnerable populations. Articles explore the impact of social factors, environmental challenges, and systemic inequities on individual and community well-being, with an emphasis on culturally responsive and community-centered approaches. The scope includes the role of social workers in addressing health disparities, promoting resilience, and advocating for policy changes within diverse settings.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health PolicyQ2
Health (social science)Q2
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ2
Social WorkQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational HealthSocial Work
Scopus Categories
Social WorkPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)Health Policy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Homelessness and Social IssuesHealth disparities and outcomesFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsMigration, Health and TraumaCOVID-19 and Mental HealthHealthcare Policy and ManagementRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsSocial Work Education and PracticeAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health