Health Risks, Health Service, and Healthcare Supports for Vulnerable Populations
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 877
Special Issue Editor
Interests: health care; health equity; health management for vulnerable groups; digital health; elderly care services
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The health status of vulnerable populations continues to remain a key topic of concern worldwide. Compared to healthy populations, significant disparities in economic income, social status, social class, and other aspects exist for vulnerable groups. Therefore, focus on the healthcare supports/services for these vulnerable populations, especially on the role of healthcare in disease prevention and health improvement, is essential. Antenatal care (ANC) and skilled birth services are vital for ensuring safe motherhood and controlling maternal and child mortality, which are of great significance for improving the safe delivery rate of pregnant women and reducing infant birth mortality rates.
As there are significant differences in prenatal and postpartum health check-up in developing countries and regions, the quality of prenatal and postpartum health care is different due to varying levels of economic development. In addressing this, most studies focus on cross-sectional data, examine current situations and problems from these cross-sectional data, and propose countermeasures and suggestions for vulnerable groups. At present, no systematic research has been conducted on prenatal care and delivery safety both domestically and internationally; thus, further research is needed. In addition to pregnant and postpartum women, the health of the elderly, children, and disabled people must also remain foci of attention.
Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to contribute research or review articles on maternal health, elder health, child health, and health protection (healthcare) for vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, as well as any new information deemed relevant. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Evaluation methods for maternal health management;
- Cross-sectional studies on the influencing factors of maternal willingness to deliver;
- Health equity and health management for the elderly;
- Social support and intergenerational impact on the health of the elderly;
- Cross-sectional surveys on the influencing factors of children's health status;
- Analyses of health service provision and management strategies for vulnerable groups.
Dr. Zhifei He
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- health care
- health services
- health equity
- health management for vulnerable groups
- maternal and child health
- digital health
- elder care services
- elder security
- intergenerational support for the elderly
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