International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services is a peer-reviewed journal that delivers articles on political economy, social policy and inequalities, ecology and labor, and history and philosophy in the areas of health, quality of life and well-being.

The IJSDOHS publishes critical and original analysis of developments in the health and social sectors across the world, with particular focus on the socio-political systems and ecosocial contexts that shape these developments.

It welcomes critical research and advocacy from all areas of the globe, and aims to visibilize the public health crises and emergencies in the Global South, shining a light on both international and intranational health inequities.

The journal is of interest to public health professionals, researchers, educators and practitioners, as well as social scientists, organizations and activists with an interest in population health and health equity.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6269

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	499

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.844

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and 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.

• Mental Health Services in Colombia: A National Implementation Study

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Felipe, Rodrigo

• The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Against Women

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Ijeoma C., Kesha, Adeola, Yvonne

• Climate Change and Health: Consequences of High Temperatures among Vulnerable Groups in Finland

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Roberto, Maria

• Depression and Global Mental Health in the Global South: A Critical Analysis of Policy and Discourse

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Gojjam, Arlene, Marnie, Elysee

• Is Neoliberalism Killing Us? A Cross Sectional Study of the Impact of Neoliberal Beliefs on Health and Social Wellbeing in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Kiffer G., Kirk J.

• Global Warming in Pakistan and Its Impact on Public Health as Viewed Through a Health Equity Lens

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Rozina

• Life and Health Under Israeli Military Occupation During COVID-19: Report from the West Bank, Occupied Palestinian Territory

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Rita, Weeam, Suzan Mohammad, Hala, Hanna

• Integrating Social, Political and Commercial Determinants of Health Frameworks to Advance Public Health in the twenty-first Century

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Nicholas

• Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Transgender People: A Meta-Synthesis

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Mina, Afsaneh, Shayesteh, Ali Mohammad, Hadi, Zahra

• Theorizing epidemiology, the stories bodies tell, and embodied truths: a status update on contending 21^st c CE epidemiological theories of disease distribution

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Nancy

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