Social and Health Sciences
- Publisher
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- ISSN
- 2957-3645
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
Social and Health Sciences' is an interdisciplinary journal that explores the complex interplay between social and health factors, encompassing a wide range of disciplines. It delves into the social determinants of health, examining how social structures, policies, and inequalities impact individual and population health outcomes. The journal also investigates the social and cultural aspects of health and illness, including the experiences, beliefs, and practices related to health behaviors, health care access, and disease management.
The journal features original research articles, review papers, and commentaries that address key themes such as health disparities, social support networks, health communication, health policy, health education, and health promotion. It also explores the intersection of social and health sciences in areas like mental health, chronic disease management, aging, and global health. The journal's content is relevant to a diverse audience including academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students in social sciences, health sciences, and related fields.
'Social and Health Sciences' has a significant impact in shaping the understanding of the social dimensions of health and promoting evidence-based interventions. It serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research findings and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars and practitioners. The journal's contributions inform the development of innovative public health programs, social policies, and health interventions aimed at addressing health inequities and improving health outcomes for all.
By promoting a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between social and health factors, 'Social and Health Sciences' helps to bridge the gap between different disciplines and advance knowledge in the field of public health. The journal's rigorous peer review process ensures the quality and originality of the published research, making it a highly respected and influential publication in the social and health sciences domain.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 0, Issue 1 (2024)
- From Activism to Influence: Unpacking the Romanticisation of Mental Illness Online
- Clinical Psychologists’ Experiences of “Community Service” in South Africa: Community-Based Service Learning and Primary Healthcare
- Challenging Heteropatriarchy: The Contribution of Visual Activism to a South African Lesbian Standpoint
- Discourses on Opioid Addiction and Its Treatment and Management in South Africa Since 2000: A Systematic Review
- Gendered Understanding and Experiences of Sexual Harassment: Informing a Policy Framework for Higher Education Institutions
- Genders, Sexualities and Cities: A Review of South African Literatures
- National Imaginary and the Catholic Church: Queer Migrant Women’s Experiences of Exclusionary Moments
- A Sexualities Turn Towards Urban Informality
- Health and Physical Fitness Profiles of Security Guards at an Urban University in South Africa
Volume 20, Issue 12 (2022)
Volume 19, Issue 1 (2021)
- COVID-19 and the ‘New Normal’ in Education: Exacerbating Existing Inequities in Education
- Pandemics Remind Us of Our Responsibility to Ourselves, Others and Future Generations: A Time for Intergenerational Justice?
- Reassessing Masculinities-Focused Interventions: Room and Reasons for Improvement
- Thanatopolitics and Fugitive Mourning in Pandemic Death
- What’s in a Name? Reflections at a Milestone Moment in African Safety Promotion