Journal of Correctional Health Care
Published by Mary Ann Liebert
ISSN : 1078-3458 eISSN : 1940-5200
Abbreviation : J. Correct. Health Care
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field.
Targeting clinicians, allied health practitioners and administrators, it is the primary resource for information on research and developments in clinical care for chronic and infectious disease, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, health services management, quality improvement, medical records, medical-legal issues, discharge planning, staffing, cost analysis and other topics.
Coverage includes empirical research, case studies, best practices, literature reviews and letters, plus NCCHC position statements.
View Aims & ScopeMetrics & Ranking
Journal Rank
Year | Value |
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2024 | 16475 |
Journal Citation Indicator
Year | Value |
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2024 | 160 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
Year | Value |
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2024 | 0.305 |
Quartile
Year | Value |
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2024 | Q3 |
h-index
Year | Value |
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2024 | 35 |
Impact Factor
Year | Value |
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2024 | 0.80 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, 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.
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Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury in an Offender Population: A Meta-Analysis
Citation: 128
Authors: Eric J., Pamela L., E. Elisabeth
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Dynamics of Social Capital of Prisoners and Community Reentry: Ties That Bind?
Citation: 108
Authors: Nancy, Jeffrey
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Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Citation: 88
Authors: Marquita L., Kathleen P., Karen M., Gayle R., Linda A.
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Validation of a Brief Measure of Opioid Dependence
Citation: 85
Authors: Jeffrey A., Marwan M., Christopher M., Frederick L., Sandra A.
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Resumption of Smoking After Release From a Tobacco-Free Correctional Facility
Citation: 76
Authors: Thomas, Robert W., Cheryl A., Sofia, Theodore M., Elizabeth, Thomas J.
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Aging Inmates: A Convergence of Trends in the American Criminal Justice System
Citation: 67
Authors: R. V., Ed
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Contextualization of Physical and Sexual Assault in Male Prisons: Incidents and Their Aftermath
Citation: 63
Authors: Nancy
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Health Care Policies Addressing Transgender Inmates in Prison Systems in the United States
Citation: 62
Authors: George R., Everett