STRATI Journal of Community Health and Preventive Medicine

The journal aims to:

• Promote rigorous research and dissemination of knowledge in community health and preventive medicine.
• Support development and evaluation of community-based interventions and health promotion programs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among public health, medicine, social sciences, and policy sectors.
• Encourage translation of research findings into effective community health practices and policies.
• Provide a forum for addressing health disparities, social determinants of health, and equity in prevention efforts.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Epidemiology and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Community health assessment and surveillance.
• Health education and behavioral interventions.
• Environmental and occupational health in communities.
• Maternal and child health promotion.
• Nutrition and lifestyle-related disease prevention.
• Vaccination programs and infectious disease control.
• Health policy and advocacy for community health.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a broad range of topics including but not limited to:

Epidemiology and Prevention of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

• Disease surveillance and outbreak investigations
• Prevention strategies for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer
• Infectious disease control and vaccination impact
• Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

Community Health Assessment and Surveillance

• Population health metrics and indicators
• Community health needs assessments
• Use of geographic information systems (GIS) in community health
• Health data collection and monitoring

Health Education and Behavioral Interventions

• Health literacy and communication strategies
• Behavior change theories and applications
• School and workplace health promotion programs
• Community engagement and participatory approaches

Environmental and Occupational Health in Communities

• Impact of environmental exposures on community health
• Occupational health hazards in community settings
• Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions
• Climate change and health resilience

Maternal and Child Health Promotion

• Antenatal and postnatal care programs
• Child immunization and nutrition
• Breastfeeding promotion and infant care
• Adolescent reproductive health

Nutrition and Lifestyle-Related Disease Prevention

• Community-based nutrition interventions
• Physical activity promotion and obesity prevention
• Tobacco, alcohol, and substance use prevention
• Social determinants influencing lifestyle behaviors

Vaccination Programs and Infectious Disease Control

• Immunization coverage and barriers
• Vaccine hesitancy and communication
• Disease eradication and elimination efforts
• Public health emergency preparedness

Health Policy and Advocacy for Community Health

• Policies supporting community health initiatives
• Health equity and social justice in prevention
• Role of non-governmental organizations and community groups
• Global health and international collaboration

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com