Preventive medicine and public health encompass strategies and interventions designed to prevent disease occurrence, reduce health risks, and promote well-being across populations before illness develops. Research published in Public Health International examines multiple dimensions of this field, including infectio…
Preventive medicine and public health encompass strategies and interventions designed to prevent disease occurrence, reduce health risks, and promote well-being across populations before illness develops. Research published in Public Health International examines multiple dimensions of this field, including infectious disease prevention through studies of malaria prophylaxis uptake among pregnant women in Nigeria and tuberculosis knowledge among patients in Rwanda. The journal addresses pandemic preparedness and response, with investigations into COVID-19 management in resource-limited settings such as Rwanda's multi-sectoral approach, adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions in slum communities, and healthcare worker preparedness in Nigerian tertiary facilities. Cardiovascular disease prevention receives attention through research on knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adults in Kigali. The journal also covers injury prevention in vulnerable populations, examining unintentional childhood injuries and caregiver knowledge in urban slums, as well as school-based oral health programs utilizing fluoride and silver compounds. This research matters because preventive approaches can reduce disease burden, lower healthcare costs, and improve population health outcomes, particularly in resource-constrained environments where treatment options may be limited and prevention offers the most cost-effective pathway to health improvement.
9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 9 articles above have been cited 13 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 Preventive Medicine and Public Health, linking to each citing work.