Information technology and public health encompasses the application of digital tools, data systems, and computational methods to improve population health outcomes, disease surveillance, health service delivery, and public health decision-making. Research published in Public Health International addresses several d…
Information technology and public health encompasses the application of digital tools, data systems, and computational methods to improve population health outcomes, disease surveillance, health service delivery, and public health decision-making. Research published in Public Health International addresses several dimensions of this intersection, including the quality and user perception of health information systems in clinical facilities, which directly affects the reliability of data used for public health planning. The journal has examined ethical frameworks for emerging technologies, particularly how artificial intelligence should be integrated with cultural values in African contexts and broader ethical considerations in health applications. Studies have also explored the biological effects of radiofrequency radiation exposure, reflecting concerns about technology's direct health impacts. Additionally, the journal has published work on leveraging information systems for disease screening programs and multi-sectoral pandemic responses in resource-limited settings, demonstrating how technology enables coordinated public health action. This research area matters because effective public health increasingly depends on robust digital infrastructure, quality health data, and ethically sound technological implementation, particularly in settings where resources are constrained and where technology adoption must align with local contexts and values.
9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 9 articles above have been cited 56 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Information Technology and Public Health, linking to each citing work.