Social Work in Public Health

Aims & Scope

Social Work in Public Health (recently re-titled from the Journal of Health & Social Policy to better reflect its focus) provides a much-needed forum for social workers and those in health and health-related professions.

This crucial journal focuses on all aspects of policy and social and health care considerations in policy-related matters, including its development, formulation, implementation, evaluation, review, and revision.

By blending conceptual and practical considerations, Social Work in Public Health enables authors from many disciplines to examine health and social policy issues, concerns, and questions.

This valuable resource also presents leading policymakers, as well as representatives affected by particular public and social policy, who discuss and debate new policies, giving readers special insight into policy formulation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.549

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10601

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	316

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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.

• The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Children: From Theory to Practice

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Laura, Janie, Marilyn

• Integrated Treatment of Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Thomas M., Dennis C.

• Social Work and Adverse Childhood Experiences Research: Implications for Practice and Health Policy

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Heather, Vincent J., Robert F.

• Barriers to Healthcare Among Asian Americans

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Wooksoo, Robert H.

• The Angry Black Woman: The Impact of Pejorative Stereotypes on Psychotherapy with Black Women

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Wendy

• Effective Doctor–Patient Communication: An Updated Examination

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Jonathan, Jennifer

• Cultural and Social Practices Regarding Menstruation among Adolescent Girls

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Anant, Kamiya

• Coronavirus Pandemic Calls for an Immediate Social Work Response

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Heather A.

• The Relationship between Anxiety Levels and Perceived Social Support during the Pandemic of COVID-19 in Turkey

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Emine, Melike

• Introduction: Health of the Health Care System in Korea

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Dong Soo

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