Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research

Advancing health literacy, qualitative health research, public health communication, patient education, health promotion, and evidence-based approaches to contemporary healthcare challenges.

Online ISSN 2775-7005
Accreditation SINTA 3
Publication Half Yearly
Access Model Fully Open Access

About the Journal

Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research , with Online ISSN 2775-7005 , is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda , a legally established non-profit foundation.

The journal advances scholarship in health literacy and qualitative health research by publishing studies on public health communication, patient education, health behavior, health promotion, community engagement, and qualitative approaches to healthcare. Issues are published twice a year, in March and September, providing a globally accessible forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Quick Facts

Journal Title Journal of Health Literacy and Qualitative Research
Initials JHLQR
Abbreviation J Health Lit Qual Res
DOI Prefix 10.62016
Online ISSN 2775-7005
Accreditation SINTA 3
Publication Half Yearly · March & September
Review & Access Peer Review · Open Access
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ahmad Yani, M.Kes
Publisher Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda

Publishing Principles

The editorial process supports rigorous, ethical, and practically relevant scholarship that strengthens health literacy, qualitative health research, public health communication, and evidence-based healthcare practice.

01

Rigorous Peer Review

Scholarly assessment strengthens research methodology, qualitative inquiry, interpretation, reporting quality, and contribution to health research.

02

Research Integrity

Editorial evaluation considers originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, academic integrity, and ethical compliance.

03

Health Literacy Impact

Research connects evidence with patient education, health behavior, public communication, community engagement, health equity, and healthcare decision-making.

04

Open Knowledge

Published content is freely accessible, supporting knowledge dissemination and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, educators, communities, and policymakers.

Focus & Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies across health literacy, qualitative health research, public health communication, patient education, and related interdisciplinary fields.

  • Health Literacy
  • Qualitative Research in Healthcare
  • Health Communication
  • Public Health Policy
  • Patient Education
  • Health Promotion & Behavior Change
  • Community Health Engagement
  • Digital Health Literacy
  • Health Education & Curriculum Development
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management
  • Health Equity & Access
  • Mental Health Literacy
  • Maternal & Child Health Communication
  • Cultural Competence in Health Communication
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Health

For Authors

Before submitting, confirm that the manuscript fits the journal scope, presents an original contribution, follows applicable author requirements, and meets methodological, ethical, reporting, and research integrity standards.

Published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda · Indonesia

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Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Published: 2025-10-16

Articles

  • The Psychosomatic Cycle of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Chronic Illness: A Clinical Review

    Amalia Tauziah, Hafid Algristian, Asikah
    16-27
  • Health Seeking Behaviour and Diabetes Self-Management Among Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Care: Evidence from the Sweetlings Program in India

    Chidvilas More, Sonali Wagle, Monika Sawale, Shital Bhor, Dipali Ladkat, Anuradha Khadilkar
    28-46
  • Switching from Antipsychotic Polypharmacy to Monotherapy in Hebephrenic Schizophrenia: A Case Study

    Rusdiana Silaban, Nur Azizah, Hafid Algristian
    1-15
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