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Health Sociology Review

Health Sociology Review is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high quality conceptual and empirical research in the sociology of health, illness and medicine. It is published three times per year and prioritises original research papers, papers that advance theory and methodology in health sociology, and special issues on matters of central importance to health sociology and related fields. Review articles are published occasionally when they extend conceptual understanding in health sociology. Submissions must make a clear contribution to sociological inquiry relevant to health, demonstrate methodological rigour and adherence to ethical research principles, and are subject to double-anonymized peer review by at least two reviewers.

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Subject Health Policy & Services

Impact Factor 3.1

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Closed

ISSN 1446-1242

eISSN 1839-3551

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Institutional subscription: USD 1,660.00 online only; USD 2,428.00 print and online.

Submission Instructions

Health Sociology Review accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract should be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract should describe the method and procedures.

Manuscript Manuscript must be less than 7,500 words including all text, abstract, tables, references, footnotes, and endnotes. Original Articles typically include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript should include 4 to 6 keywords, a disclosure of interest statement, and a word count.

References References must follow APA style. References must appear at the end of the main text under the heading “References” and be ordered alphabetically by first authors’ surnames.

Figures & Tables Figures and tables should be submitted as additional separate files rather than embedded only in the text. Captions and figure titles must be supplied in the manuscript file and numbered to correspond with the figures.

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Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An unstructured abstract of 200 words is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract for a Review must state the primary objective of the review, the reasoning behind the choice, the main outcomes and results, and the conclusions including implications for further research, application, or practice.

Manuscript Review manuscripts must be less than 7,500 words including all text, abstract, tables, references, and any footnotes or endnotes. The manuscript should be compiled in the order title page, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, references, appendices as appropriate, tables with captions, figures, and figure captions. The manuscript must include a word count, 4 to 6 keywords, funding details, and a disclosure statement under the subheading 'Disclosure of interest'.

References References must follow APA style. References must appear at the end of the main text under the heading 'References' and be ordered alphabetically by first authors’ surnames.

Figures & Tables Figures must be saved and submitted separately from the text, and tables must be submitted as additional files when included in the manuscript. Tables must be supplied as editable files.

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Recent Publications

Strategising LGBTQ health

Isabel Mudford

10.1080/14461242.2026.2670289

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Indigiqueer health and well-being in so-called Australia: an anticolonial approach

Corrinne T. Sullivan, Kim Spurway, John Leha, Karen Soldatić

10.1080/14461242.2026.2655622

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Navigating health and social care systems: professional tensions, cross-sector effects, and methodological complexities in navigation research and practice

Mia Harrison, Esther Tordjmann, Fiona Haigh, Ilan Katz

10.1080/14461242.2025.2593669

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‘Then we forget to sit on our hands’: how epistemic injustice impedes midwives’ and students’ capacities to humanize birth

Caragh Brosnan, Penny Buykx, Allison Cummins, Campbell Tickner, Katharine Gillett, Lynelle Hill, Elizabeth Newnham

10.1080/14461242.2025.2599806

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The paradox of knowledge and food practices: navigating the tension between healthy eating, nutrition knowledge, and everyday life routines among middle-class consumers in Kunming (China)

Coral Yu Han

10.1080/14461242.2026.2619169

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

25 days average from submission to first decision; 59 days average from submission to first post-review decision.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is discussed as part of related submission resources.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional subscription: USD 1,660.00 online only; USD 2,428.00 print and online.

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Research Topics

Mental Health and Patient Involvement Obesity and Health Practices Health disparities and outcomes Employment and Welfare Studies Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Homelessness and Social Issues Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights Global Health Workforce Issues Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Primary Care and Health Outcomes Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Migration, Health and Trauma Reproductive Health and Technologies Youth Education and Societal Dynamics HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Mental Health and Psychiatry Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Empathy and Medical Education Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Healthcare innovation and challenges Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics Gender Roles and Identity Studies Child and Adolescent Health LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Healthcare Policy and Management

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