International Journal of Health Services

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Health Services is a peer-reviewed journal that delivers articles on health and social policy, political economy and sociology, history and philosophy, ethics and law in the areas of health and well-being.

JOH provides analysis of developments in the health and social sectors of every area of the world, including relevant scholarly articles, position papers, and stimulating debates about the most controversial issues of the day.

The journal is of interest to health professionals and social scientists interested in the many different facets of health, quality of life, and wellbeing of populations.

Metrics & Ranking

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

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Healthism and the Medicalization of Everyday Life

  Citation: 1269

  Authors: Robert

• The Concepts and Principles of Equity and Health

  Citation: 1138

  Authors: Margaret

• A Measure of Primary Sociobiological Functions

  Citation: 943

  Authors: Sidney, C. Amechi

• Embodying Inequality: A Review of Concepts, Measures, and Methods for Studying Health Consequences of Discrimination

  Citation: 816

  Authors: Nancy

• Discrimination and Health Inequities

  Citation: 616

  Authors: Nancy

• Education Improves Public Health and Promotes Health Equity

  Citation: 478

  Authors: Robert A., Benedict I.

• The Global Expansion of Precarious Employment, Work Disorganization, and Consequences for Occupational Health: A Review of Recent Research

  Citation: 473

  Authors: Michael, Claire, Philip

• The Sickness Impact Profile: Conceptual Formulation and Methodology for the Development of a Health Status Measure

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Marilyn, Ruth A., Shirley, William E., Betty S., Joanne R.

• You are Dangerous to Your Health: The Ideology and Politics of Victim Blaming

  Citation: 424

  Authors: Robert

• A Systematic Review of the Discrimination Against Sexual and Gender Minority in Health Care Settings

  Citation: 380

  Authors: Cemile Hurrem Balik, Hülya, Ozgu Tekin, Ozge, Sevil, Sevim