The Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing publishes research at the intersection of nursing practice and health education, with a strong emphasis on prevention, promotion, and the empowerment of patients and communities. We cover community and public-health nursing, patient education, health literacy, and behaviour change across the lifespan.

The journal welcomes studies on chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, health-promotion programmes, and the design and evaluation of education interventions delivered in clinics, schools, and communities. We value quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research that connects nursing care to measurable improvements in knowledge, behaviour, and health outcomes, particularly among underserved populations.

Each manuscript is reviewed for practical relevance, methodological soundness, and ethical integrity. Through open access the journal aims to equip nurses, health educators, and public-health practitioners with evidence they can apply directly, advancing health equity and helping individuals and communities take an active role in protecting and improving their own health.

The journal accepts original research, programme evaluations, intervention studies, and reflective reports of community and educational practice. We favour work that demonstrates measurable change in knowledge, behaviour, or health outcomes, especially among underserved groups. Through open access, our findings reach nurses, health educators, and public-health practitioners, equipping them with evidence they can apply directly to promote health equity and active, informed self-care in the communities they serve.

Topics Covered

• Health Education & Promotion
• Community & Public Health Nursing
• Patient Education & Self-Care
• Health Literacy & Behavior Change
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Maternal & Child Health
• Nursing Practice & Outcomes
• Health Equity