Advancing Health Equity Through Innovation in Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDH)

Contact

Dr. Joseph Inungu (Guest Editor)

School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Interests: Health disparities, Global Health, Infectious Diseases

E-Mail: inung1j@cmich.edu

Website: https://www.cmich.edu/people/JOSEPH-NTEIN-INUNGU

Special Issue Information

The Electronic Journal of General Medicine (EJGM) is pleased to announce a special issue on “Advancing Health Equity Through Innovation in Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDH).”  Health equity remains a critical challenge in public health, as disparities persist across various populations owing to the underlying social determinants of health (SDOH). Socioeconomic status, education, housing, environmental conditions, and access to health care significantly influence health outcomes. Addressing these determinants through innovative approaches is essential to reduce health disparities and improve population health. Innovation in SDOH solutions spans technology-driven approaches, community-based interventions, policy reforms, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Advances in artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and telehealth have offered new opportunities to identify and mitigate health disparities. Additionally, community-led initiatives and participatory research effectively tailor interventions to marginalized populations' needs.

This special issue explores cutting-edge research, policies, and interventions that directly tackle the SDOH. It highlights evidence-based practices and transformative innovations for reducing health inequities. The contributions may include original research (qualitative and quantitative), systematic reviews, and policy analyses that provide practical solutions. The inclusion of diverse perspectives through original research and policy analyses in this issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of effective strategies, thereby deepening our understanding of the mechanisms behind health inequities and offering evidence-based recommendations for policy reforms

Guest Editors

Dr. Jayaraman, Roop Chand (jayar1rc@cmich.edu)

Dr. Iheduru-Anderson, Kechi (ihedu1k@cmich.edu)

Dr. Inungu, Joseph Ntein (inung1j@cmich.edu)

Dr. Mumford, Vincent (mumfo1ve@cmich.edu)

Timeline Overview

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www.ejgm.co.uk by registering and logging in to the website. Once you are registered, you can click on submit your manuscript. Select Special Issue as the “Issue Type.” All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in the journal and listed on the special issue website. Research articles (both quantitative and qualitative), review articles and short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. The Electronic Journal of General Medicine is an English multidisciplinary, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access medical journal publishing articles in general medicine with ISSN 2516-3507. It is published bimonthly (February, April, June, August, October and December). Please visit the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English.

APC is waived for the SDH special issue. For the second article by the same author, excluding guest editors, the APC is 1000 EURO.

Keywords

• Health equity
• Health disparities
• Social determinants of health
• Quantitative
• Qualitative
• Digital health interventions
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Mobile health apps
• Telehealth
• Community-driven initiatives
• Innovative interventions

Relevance to the Journal’s Audience and the Field

The Electronic Journal of General Medicine (EJGM) serves a diverse readership, including public health researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and healthcare professionals worldwide. Given its broad focus on general medicine and public health, this special issue aligns well with the journal’s mission by addressing a crucial and timely topic that affects global health outcomes.

By featuring high-quality original research, reviews, and case studies, this special issue will:

• Equip public health professionals and clinicians with evidence-based strategies to incorporate innovative interventions into practice.
• Provide researchers with a platform to explore new methodologies and frameworks for reducing health disparities.
• Offer policymakers insights into scalable and sustainable solutions for improving health equity through innovation.