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Q2Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
About Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care is a scholarly journal published by Informa Healthcare. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.699 and H-index of 66.
Coverage: 1983-2026. Research categories: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare; Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention; Chronic Disease Management Strategies; Healthcare Systems and Technology; Antibiotic Use and Resistance.
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