Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives
Editor-in-Chief
Scott C. Ratzan, MD, MPA
The
Journal of Health Communication is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal, published
bimonthly. It presents the latest development in the field of health communication
including research in risk communication, health literacy, social marketing,
communication (from interpersonal to mass media), psychology, government,
policy-making, and health education around the world.
The Journal of Health Communication focuses on promoting the vital life of the individual and the good health of the world's people with presentation of research, progress in areas of technology and public health, ethics, politics/policy, and the application of health communication principles to the better health of individuals and communities.
The Journal of Health Communication is designed to serve a
growing community of scholars and professionals. It publishes both quantitative
and qualitative studies, ethical essays, and book reviews, as well as a
special section entitled "Up Front," designed to give concise
information to practitioners and academics.
