The Axia Journal of Family and Community Medicine (AJFCM) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and clinical practice in primary care, family medicine, and community health. Our mission is to provide a platform for family physicians, general practitioners, community health experts, and healthcare policymakers to share innovative research, best practices, and strategies that improve health outcomes at the individual, family, and community levels.
Scope:
- Primary Care and Preventive Medicine – Health promotion, disease prevention, vaccination programs, and routine screenings.
- Chronic Disease Management – Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and multimorbidity in primary care.
- Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine – Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and integrated mental health care in family medicine.
- Community Health and Public Health Policy – Health education, rural healthcare, epidemiology, and health disparities.
- Geriatric and Palliative Care – Aging populations, end-of-life care, home healthcare, and hospice medicine.
- Women’s and Maternal Health – Prenatal care, reproductive health, menopause management, and family planning.
- Pediatric and Adolescent Health – Childhood immunization, developmental screenings, and adolescent health issues.
- Occupational and Environmental Health – Workplace wellness, exposure to environmental hazards, and preventive interventions.
- Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health – Addressing healthcare access barriers, cultural competency, and underserved populations.
- Telemedicine and Digital Health – Virtual healthcare, remote patient monitoring, and mobile health technologies.
- Medical Education and Training in Family Medicine – Curriculum innovations, residency training, and continuing medical education.
- Infectious Disease Management in Primary Care – Management of common infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and pandemic preparedness.
- Emergency and Urgent Care in Family Medicine – First-line treatment of acute conditions, trauma, and minor surgical procedures in primary care.
AJFCM serves family physicians, general practitioners, public health professionals, primary care researchers, healthcare policymakers, and medical educators who are dedicated to improving healthcare at the community level.
The journal follows a rigorous peer-review process, ensures international visibility through indexing in major scientific databases, and promotes rapid publication to disseminate impactful research in family and community medicine.