Aims & Scope

Aim:

Trends in Public Health and Behavior (TPHB) aims to serve as a premier platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and insightful analyses in the fields of public health and behavior. The journal seeks to explore emerging trends, address pressing issues, and foster interdisciplinary dialogue to advance our understanding of the complex interactions between health outcomes and human behavior. Through rigorous scholarship and evidence-based contributions, this journal endeavors to inform policies, practices, and interventions that promote health and well-being at individual, community, and population levels.

Scope:

TPHB welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical perspectives, and practical applications across a broad spectrum of topics within the realms of public health and behavior. The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Strategies, interventions, and campaigns aimed at promoting healthy behaviors, preventing diseases, and reducing risk factors.
  • Behavioral Epidemiology: Investigations into the patterns, determinants, and consequences of health-related behaviors at individual, group, and population levels.
  • Health Communication and Education: Studies examining the effectiveness of communication strategies, educational programs, and health literacy initiatives in influencing health behaviors and outcomes.
  • Social and Environmental Determinants of Health: Exploration of the social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors that shape health behaviors, disparities, and inequalities.
  • Mental Health and Well-being: Research focusing on the intersection of mental health, emotional well-being, and behavioral factors, including stress, resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental health disorders.
  • Health Policy and Systems: Analyses of policies, interventions, and healthcare systems aimed at promoting public health, enhancing access to healthcare services, and addressing health inequities.
  • Technology and Health Behavior: Investigations into the role of technology, digital interventions, eHealth, mHealth, and telemedicine in influencing health behaviors, promoting adherence to health recommendations, and improving health outcomes.
  • Global Health: Studies examining public health challenges, interventions, and policies within a global context, including cross-cultural perspectives, international collaborations, and efforts to achieve health equity worldwide.

The common audience of TPHB includes:

  • Public Health Researchers
  • Behavioral Scientists
  • Health Educators
  • Policy Analysts
  • Nursing Professionals
  • Physicians and Healthcare Providers
  • Health Administrators
  • Health Communication Specialists
  • Community Leaders and Advocates
  • Students and Educators