Health and Social Work

Aims & Scope

For 20 years, human services professionals have relied on Health & Social Work for the latest advances in areas such as aging, clinical work, long-term care, oncology, substance abuse, depression, and maternal health.

Articles also cover research, policy, specialized services, quality assurance, in-service training, and other topics that affect the delivery of health care services.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8414

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	206

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.678

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	65

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Transgender Health: Findings from Two Needs Assessment Studies in Philadelphia

  Citation: 340

  Authors: G. P.

• Culturally Sensitive Social work Practice With Arab Clients in Mental Health Settings

  Citation: 319

  Authors: A., J. R.

• An Exploration of Helping Processes in an Online Self-Help Group Focusing on Issues of Disability

  Citation: 212

  Authors: J.

• Hoarding by Elderly People

  Citation: 212

  Authors: H.-J., G., R. O.

• Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Values: Considerations for Health Care Decision Making

  Citation: 210

  Authors: L. A., K. L.

• Treatment Issues for Alcohol- and Drug-Dependent Pregnant and Parenting Women

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Norma

• An Examination of the Social Networks and Social Isolation in Older and Younger Adults Living with HIV/AIDS

  Citation: 166

  Authors: C. A.

• Increasing Access to Child Mental Health Services for Urban Children and Their Caregivers

  Citation: 158

  Authors: M. M., J., K., J.

• Understanding Rape Survivors' Decisions Not to Seek Help from Formal Social Systems

  Citation: 156

  Authors: D., M., R.

• Challenges Faced by Social Workers as Members of Interprofessional Collaborative Health Care Teams: Table 1:

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Wayne, Rachelle

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