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Health Policy and Planning

Health Policy and Planning is a journal focused on research on health policies and systems. It is published by Oxford University Press with The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and features public health and epidemiology content, including research collections, review collections, supplements, podcasts, and editor-selected articles.

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Subject Health Care Sciences & Services, Health Policy & Services
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0268-1080
eISSN 1460-2237
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Annual subscription purchase options are offered; no subscription information is currently available.

Submission Instructions

Health Policy and Planning accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI and include copies of related or similar works with a concise explanation of how the submitted manuscript differs from them.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured in a single paragraph with no headings.
Manuscript Manuscripts reporting quantitative or fixed design studies must not exceed 6,000 words, while qualitative, mixed method, or flexible design studies must not exceed 7,000 words, excluding tables, figures or diagrams, and references. Original Articles generally follow the sections Title page, Abstract, Key Messages, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References. Manuscript must include 3–4 key messages and disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must follow the Author-Date system. Reference list must be in alphabetical order and include the full title of the paper or chapter and the journal or book.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be placed within the text and must be provided in separate files. All figures must be numbered and accompanied by legends, and all tables must be cited within the text and accompanied by a title.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Any use of AI must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured in a single paragraph with no headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 10,000 words excluding tables, figures or diagrams, and references. Review Articles generally follow the sections Abstract, Key Messages, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References, and review methods must be described as clearly and replicably as possible. Manuscript must include 3–4 key messages, a reflexivity statement, disclosure of any AI use in the Methods or Acknowledgements section, and an explanation of why a systematic review was not feasible or desirable if the review is not systematic.
References References must follow the Author-Date system. Reference list must be in alphabetical order and include the full title of both the paper or chapter and the journal or book.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not be placed within the text and must be provided in separate files. All figures must be numbered and accompanied by a legend, and all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs must have alt text included in the main manuscript file under the relevant figure legend.
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Original Research

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of AI and include an explanation of how the submission differs from related manuscripts. Cover letter must disclose any use of AI and provide a concise explanation of how the manuscript differs from related manuscripts by the same authors.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured in a single paragraph with no headings.
Manuscript Manuscripts reporting quantitative or fixed design studies must not exceed 6,000 words, while qualitative, mixed method, or flexible design studies must not exceed 7,000 words, excluding tables, figures or diagrams, and references. Original Articles generally follow the sections Title page, Abstract, Key Messages, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References. Manuscript must include 3–4 key messages and disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must follow the Author-Date system. Reference list must be in alphabetical order and include the full title of the paper or chapter and the journal or book.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must not be placed within the text and must be provided in separate files. All figures must be numbered and accompanied by legends.
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Innovation And Practice Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any use of AI.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured with subheadings. Abstract must include the subheadings Introduction, Implementation, Achievements/Challenges, Enablers/Constraints, Conclusions, and References.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript must include an introduction that briefly explains how the reflections were generated, including who was involved, what was done, and what forms of evidence were used. Manuscript must include 3-4 key messages and disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must follow the Author-Date system. Reference list must be double-spaced and arranged in alphabetical order.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures, if used, must not be placed within the text and must be provided in separate files.
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Recent Publications

The Long Road to Care: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Referral Delays for Pediatric Injury Patients in Northern Tanzania

Elizabeth M Keating, Rosalia Njau, Joaquim Magoma, Baraka Moshi, Deusdedith Marandu, Emmanuel Minja, Itikija Msuya, Anord Anthony, Francis Sakita, Matti Koenig, Edwin Shewiyo, Cassidy Huun, Sharla Rent, Getrude Nkini, Nancy Mmary, Heather T Keenan, Jennie L Hill, Melissa H Watt, Catherine A Staton, Blandina Theophil Mmbaga, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci

10.1093/heapol/czag121
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Interventions to address the effects of climate change on human health in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review

Gordon Dugle, Gordon Niboyenyel Dakuu, Abraham Marshall Nunbogu, Dramani Juah M-Buu File, Esther Achieng Onyango, Shannon Rutherford

10.1093/heapol/czag120
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The Implementation Research and Evaluation section: scope and future

Jiangyun Chen, James R Hargreaves, Euphemia L Sibanda

10.1093/heapol/czag103
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The Enrolment Paradox: Qualitative Evidence on Gendered Barriers to National Health Insurance for Ghana’s Poorest Households

Richard Akuetteh Adjetey, Abraham Tetteh Teye

10.1093/heapol/czag119
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Making birth companionship work in rural district hospitals: experiences of a health worker–led intervention in South Africa

Silondile Luthuli, Christiane Horwood, Lyn Haskins M Tech, Vaughn M John, Sphindile Mapumulo, Veronique Filippi, Loveday Penn-Kekana, Sandra Land, Cleo Phewa, Neil Moran, Rose Sibiya, Hlengiwe Myeza, Tanya Doherty

10.1093/heapol/czag118
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted Manuscript is published within one week of acceptance and signing the publishing agreement. Appeals can be submitted within one month of the final decision. Proof corrections should be returned within 3 working days.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are used to disclose use of AI and to disclose related or similar preprints, dissertations, manuscripts, published papers, and reports, with an explanation of how the submitted manuscript differs from related work.

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What are the publication costs?

Annual subscription purchase options are offered; no subscription information is currently available.

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Research Topics

Global Maternal and Child Health Healthcare Systems and Reforms Global Health Care Issues Healthcare Policy and Management Child Nutrition and Water Access Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Primary Care and Health Outcomes Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Health Policy Implementation Science Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Global Health Workforce Issues Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Global Health and Surgery Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Child and Adolescent Health Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Health disparities and outcomes Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Community Health and Development Healthcare Systems and Practices Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

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