(Press-News.org) (Toronto, March 6, 2025) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled Social and Cultural Drivers of Health in Aging Populations in its open access journal JMIR Aging. The premier, peer-reviewed journal is indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, DOAJ, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate).
As aging populations grow worldwide, understanding the social and cultural factors that impact health outcomes in older adults has become a critical area of study. This theme issue aims to highlight the role of digital health in addressing the unique challenges associated with social and cultural determinants, providing insights that can inform both clinical practice and health policy.
The scope of this call for papers includes but is not limited to:
Digital Health Interventions for Social Isolation and Barriers to Access: Explore how telehealth, social media, and virtual communities combat social isolation and overcome access barriers for older adults.
Health Literacy and Digital Engagement: Enhancing digital health literacy in older adults, focusing on those with low literacy or limited digital skills, through culturally relevant education.
Health Policy and Community Engagement: How healthcare policy and digital programs enhance aging population well-being by addressing social and cultural factors.
Social Drivers of Health: Explore how income, education, and social connections affect aging health, with a focus on digital solutions to address these challenges.
Cultural Influences on Health: Explore how cultural beliefs and values influence older adults' health behaviors and how digital tools can be tailored for culturally sensitive care.
Contributors are encouraged to submit their work by September 30, 2025. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process, and accepted articles will be published as part of the theme issue titled “Social and Cultural Drivers of Health in Aging Populations.”
To learn more please visit the website.
About JMIR Publications
JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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JMIR aging invites submissions on the social and cultural drivers of health in aging adults
2025-03-06
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