Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences is a peer reviewed journal published three times a year and is a continuation of the former Rwanda Journal Series F : Medicine and Health Sciences since January 2018.

It publishes topics relevant to various health related fields including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, public health, nutrition, health management and policy, and other health sciences.

The Journal accepts quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, each evaluated for their scientific rigor and validity.

The following types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the journal : original research, review articles, short communications, letters to the editor, perspective articles, and lessons from the field, editorials, and case reports.

Each of these is further elaborated below.

The journal may publish supplements of conference proceedings or special editions.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Neonatal pain management among nurses and midwives at two Kigali hospitals

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Claudine, Olive, Marcella

• Anxiety and depression among cancer patients: prevalence and associated factors at a Rwandan referral hospital

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Marie Goretti, Darius, Ruth, Madeleine, Anita

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): knowledge of risk factors and preventive practices of CKD among students at a University in Rwanda

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Flavien, Donatilla, Innocent, Aimable, Oluyinka, Geldine

• Factors contributing to medication administration errors and barriers to self-reporting among nurses: a review of literature

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Aimable, Geldine, Madeleine, Marie Claire, Marie Louise, Flavien

• Climate Change Associated with Neonatal Health Risks: Rwandan Nurses and Midwives’ Awareness and Perceptions

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Richard, Marie Rose, Claudine, Pamela

• Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors Among Women Attending Outpatient Services in Rwamagana Hospital, Rwanda

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Innocent, Athanasie, Eléazar

• Workplace Stressors and Coping Strategies of Intensive Care Unit Nurses at University Teaching Hospitals, in Rwanda

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Thomas, Busisiwe, Emelyne, Aline

• Umbilical Cord Care Among Postnatal Mothers in Kibungo Hospital Catchment Area, Rwanda

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Emmerance, Olive, Miriam, Donatilla

• Knowledge, attitude and practice towards malaria prevention among school children aged 5 -14 years in sub-saharan Africa - a review of literature

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Marie Louise, Geldine, Madeleine

• Assessing Knowledge and Factors Associated to Long Lasting Insecticide Nets use among pregnant women in southern Rwanda

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Amos, Joseph, Dennis, Malachie