Medical topics focus on obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. The growing work in relevant aspects of medical communication and medical sociology are also covered.
Relevant psychological work includes developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, behavioural medicine, psychology of women and health psychology. Research into psychological aspects of midwifery, health visiting and nursing is central to the interests of the Journal.
The Journal is of special value to those concerned with interdisciplinary issues. As a result, the Journal is of particular interest to those concerned with fundamental processes in behaviour and to issues of health promotion and service organization.
Readership
The Journal caters for those working in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, behavioural medicine and health psychology, and those concerned with the psychological aspects of midwifery, health visiting and nursing. It is particularly relevant for individuals concerned with interdisciplinary issues, including fundamental processes in behaviour and issues of health promotion and service organization.
All research articles in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two independent referees.
