Social Work in Public Health

期刊简介：Social Work in Public Health is dedicated to publication of original research, research methods, policy, and practice in the fields of social work, public health, and other health related fields. The mission of the journal is to publish rigorous research that is related to practice and policy. We welcome research that is intersectional in nature that is affected by social, political, and economic factors. Social Work in Public Health is interested in publishing rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, conceptual papers, and literature reviews. The journal regularly publishes editorials and evidence-based commentaries that focus on intervention and prevention, health services, health systems, policy-relevant topics, and social justice issues related to health. Both the Journal Editor and Associate Editors provide guidance to ensure that Social Work in Public Health brings practitioners the high-quality research and knowledge they require to make well-informed decisions related to awareness, health promotion, prevention, and intervention. By integrating conceptual and practical considerations, Social Work in Public Health enables authors from all health-related disciplines to examine health and social policy issues, concerns, and questions with a focus on implications for practitioners and scholars in social work and public health . This valuable resource also presents leading policymakers, community leaders, and individuals affected by public health and social policies a forum to discuss and debate contemporary issues and their impact, giving readers special insight into policy formulation. Social work and public health are critically important fields that play a vital role in promoting individual well-being, community health, and societal advancement. Your research should advance or contribute to the following: Improving Health Outcomes: Social work and public health professionals work to identify and address the social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, housing, and access to healthcare. By focusing on prevention and intervention strategies, they can help improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in health. Advocacy and Social Justice: Social workers and public health professionals advocate for policies and programs that promote equity, social justice, and human rights. They work to address systemic barriers to health and well-being, advocating for marginalized and underserved populations. Community Engagement and Empowerment: Both fields emphasize community engagement and empowerment, encouraging individuals and communities to participate in decision-making processes that affect their health and well-being. By involving communities in the planning and implementation of programs, social work and public health professionals can create sustainable, culturally relevant interventions. Prevention and Health Promotion: Social work and public health focus on prevention and health promotion strategies to reduce the burden of disease and improve quality of life. By advocating for healthy behaviors, early intervention, and population-level initiatives, they can prevent illness and promote wellness. Social work and public health professionals conduct research and evaluation studies to assess the effectiveness of interventions, identify best practices, and generate evidence-based solutions to public health issues. This research informs policy decisions, program development, and practice guidelines in both fields. Types of articles that will be published in Social Work in Public Health include: the best scientific research in the fields of public health and social work; a platform for diverse viewpoints on social and public health issues, practices, and policies; transdisciplinary perspectives on research that informs policy development for individuals from minoritized backgrounds; articles that are centered on a particular theme or subject, such as homelessness, HIV/AIDS, or the economic costs of illness and health policy; articles that explore health disparities such as e.g., maternal-child health disparities; and articles that explore the culturally relevant factors that influence health behaviors among marginalized groups. We invite scholars from health-related disciplines who will contribute scholarship to social work and public health research, practice, methods, and theory. Please note: Each manuscript must include a substantive and rigorous integration regarding the intersection of social work and public health for practice, research, theory, and/or policy as it relates to their topic. This requirement can be accomplished by including the aforementioned elements throughout the body of their manuscript or in a specific section (e.g., Discussion and Implications) of the submitted manuscript. Any submitted manuscripts that lack a clear and substantive integration of social work and no discernable implications for the social work and public health professions will be advised to revise and resubmit to include a greater focus on social work and public health. Social Work in Public Health recognizes that your work is profoundly affected by public and social policy issues. Thus, we strongly encourage you to read and contribute to this practical and informative journal. Peer Review Policy: All accepted papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and double-anonymous peer review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106

【译文】公共卫生中的社会工作致力于出版社会工作、公共卫生和其他健康相关领域的原创研究、研究方法、政策和实践。该期刊的使命是发表与实践和政策相关的严谨研究。我们欢迎受社会、政治和经济因素影响的交叉性质的研究。公共卫生社会工作有兴趣发表严格的定量、定性和混合方法研究、概念论文和文献综述。该杂志定期发表社论和循证评论，重点关注干预和预防、卫生服务、卫生系统、政策相关主题以及与健康相关的社会正义问题。期刊编辑和副编辑都提供指导，以确保公共卫生中的社会工作为从业者带来他们所需的高质量研究和知识，以做出与意识、健康促进、预防和干预相关的明智决策。通过整合概念和实践考虑，公共卫生中的社会工作使所有健康相关学科的作者能够研究健康和社会政策问题、关注点和问题，重点关注对社会工作和公共卫生领域的从业者和学者的影响。这一宝贵的资源还为主要政策制定者、社区领袖和受公共卫生和社会政策影响的个人提供了一个讨论和辩论当代问题及其影响的论坛，让读者对政策制定有特殊的见解。社会工作和公共卫生是极其重要的领域，在促进个人福祉、社区健康和社会进步方面发挥着至关重要的作用。您的研究应推进或有助于以下方面： 改善健康成果：社会工作和公共卫生专业人员致力于识别和解决健康的社会决定因素，例如贫困、教育、住房和获得医疗保健的机会。通过关注预防和干预策略，它们可以帮助改善健康结果并减少健康差距。倡导和社会正义：社会工作者和公共卫生专业人员倡导促进公平、社会正义和人权的政策和计划。他们致力于解决健康和福祉的系统性障碍，倡导边缘化和服务不足的人群。社区参与和赋权：这两个领域都强调社区参与和赋权，鼓励个人和社区参与影响其健康和福祉的决策过程。通过让社区参与项目的规划和实施，社会工作和公共卫生专业人员可以制定可持续的、与文化相关的干预措施。预防和健康促进：社会工作和公共卫生侧重于预防和健康促进策略，以减轻疾病负担和提高生活质量。通过倡导健康行为、早期干预和人口层面的举措，他们可以预防疾病并促进健康。社会工作和公共卫生专业人员进行研究和评估研究，以评估干预措施的有效性，确定最佳实践，并为公共卫生问题提供基于证据的解决方案。这项研究为这两个领域的政策决策、项目开发和实践指南提供了信息。 《公共卫生社会工作》将发表的文章类型包括：公共卫生和社会工作领域最好的科学研究；一个针对社会和公共卫生问题、实践和政策的不同观点的平台；跨学科的研究视角，为来自少数群体背景的个人制定政策提供信息；围绕特定主题或主题的文章，例如无家可归、艾滋病毒/艾滋病或疾病的经济成本和卫生政策；探讨健康差异的文章，例如母婴健康差异；以及探讨影响边缘群体健康行为的文化相关因素的文章。我们邀请来自健康相关学科的学者，他们将为社会工作和公共卫生的研究、实践、方法和理论做出贡献。请注意：每份手稿必须包含有关交叉点的实质性和严格的整合。