The Australian Journal of Rural Health
Overview
The Australian Journal of Rural Health is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of rural health issues in Australia. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their insights and findings on various aspects of rural health, including healthcare delivery, health disparities, health promotion, and innovative solutions. The journal aims to contribute to the improvement of rural health outcomes and the overall well-being of rural communities.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Aust J Rural Health
Start
1992
End
Continuing
Frequency
Six no. a year, 2000-
p-ISSN
1038-5282
e-ISSN
1440-1584
Country
Australia
Language
English
Specialties
Nursing
Public Health
Public Health
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6461
57
SJR / Ranks: 9207
480
CiteScore / Ranks: 9809
2.40
JIF / Ranks: 5564
1.8
Recent Articles
1.
OSullivan B, Boyer S, Stratton A, Philips J
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70019.
PMID: 40084609
Objective: Explore the barriers and enablers related to employment models to attract and sustain rural generalist (RG) doctors emerging from a state-wide RG program. Setting: Stakeholders across five rural regions...
2.
Maduranga S, Shrestha L, Valencia B, Horton G, Guppy M, Gidding H, et al.
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70030.
PMID: 40084595
Objective: To qualitatively explore the perceptions of general practitioners in regional New South Wales, Australia, on diagnosing, managing and preventing Q fever. Setting: Q fever is a prevalent zoonosis in...
3.
Huynh R, Tree K, Smith M, Builth-Snoad L, Syed F, Fisher D
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70026.
PMID: 40066902
Background: The impact of socioeconomic status and distance to hospital on negative appendicectomy rates is unknown. These factors have been shown to be important predictors of health in a rural...
4.
DeCourcy V, Hunt D, Stacey I, Haynes E, Paterson B, Huppatz C, et al.
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70022.
PMID: 40062424
Introduction: Preventable rheumatic heart disease (RHD) deaths continue to occur in Australia, with Aboriginal people disproportionately affected. Despite research into structural drivers and the lived experience of people with RHD,...
5.
Grattidge L, Hoang H, Mond J, Visentin D, Lees D, Auckland S
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70024.
PMID: 40062415
Objective: This study explored how rural communities can be involved in suicide prevention efforts for young people aged 12-25. It provides a focus on who is best placed to drive...
6.
Wapau C, McDonald M, Thompson F, Quigley R, Russell S, Sagigi B, et al.
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70020.
PMID: 40052642
Objective: Many studies focus on impediments to healthy ageing, but few examine factors leading to healthy ageing. Whilst many older First Nations people are ageing well, few studies have examined...
7.
Kumar S, Walker A, Leech C, Powell E, Varrall R, Ramsay S, et al.
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70014.
PMID: 40040569
Background: The 'Central Foot Hub' was operationalised in mid-February 2024 to provide multidisciplinary team (MDT) support from the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) to three hospital and health services...
8.
March S, Mangoyana C, Lalloo R, Walsh L
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70007.
PMID: 40028823
Objective: The study aimed to explore the patient view of care provided by a student-led rural Indigenous dental clinic and of service access. Methods: Clinic patients voluntarily undertook a short...
9.
Lawrence-Haughey Z, Moran M, Rasiah R, Nattabi B
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Mar;
33(2):e70023.
PMID: 40028794
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities and people living in rural areas, worsening pre-existing inequalities. The objective of this study was to explore the...
10.
Cairns A, Barker R
Aust J Rural Health
. 2025 Feb;
33(2):e70017.
PMID: 40017236
Objective: To review the quantitative outcome measures that have been used to evaluate community rehabilitation services delivered across rural and remote Australia. Design: A scoping review was completed and reported...