Impact Factor
2.55
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.34
197 total citations
h5-index
12
h5 depth signal
Cited share
58.8%
87 of 148
Total citations
197
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.21
External metric anchor
Self-citation
24.9%
49 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
New Zealand
549
Australia
61
United States
20
United Kingdom
14
Canada
12
Citing Fields of Research
Healthcare Policy
211
Patient Care
181
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
170
Musculoskeletal Disorders
39
Diabetes
38
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,419
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
148
87 cited publications
Last 12 months
66
5.5 publications/month
Open access share
98.5%
65 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
New Zealand
549 citing publications
Leading citing field
Healthcare Policy
211 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Mar. 2009-
v1n1, Mar. 2009-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Healthcare Policy
Patient Care
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Diabetes
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
Broad Categories
Primary Health Care
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
Diabetes
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Anthropology
MeSH Descriptors
Family Practice
Primary Health Care
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
Introduction: Rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand have reduced access to primary care, particularly after hours, with greater impact on Māori, Pacific peoples and those in areas of higher deprivation. Ka Ora Telecare is a national ...
02
DOI 10.1071/hc26162
Open DOI
How coronary artery disease is portrayed in images from educational websites and resources in Aotearoa New Zealand: a content analysis
Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of global morbidity and disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Poor understanding of symptoms and management contributes to delaye...
03
DOI 10.1071/hc26082
Open DOI
Implementing health coaching for people with long-term conditions: a scoping review
Introduction: The rising global burden of chronic diseases has compelled healthcare practitioners to bolster their role in supporting individuals with long-term conditions in managing their health and well-being. Demand for health coachi...
04
DOI 10.1071/hc26200
Open DOI
Ordering Herpes simplex virus serology in asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients: a national survey of Australian General Practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices
Introduction: Diagnostic serology for Herpes simplex virus is not recommended among asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients. Aim: This study aimed to survey knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding herpes serology and management among ge...
05
DOI 10.1071/hc26151
Open DOI
Current state and future directions of the discipline of rural medicine in Aotearoa New Zealand: a qualitative study
Introduction: Rural medicine is shaped by geographic distance from resources and specialist care, requiring broad generalist practice. International evidence supports rural-targeted postgraduate training, clinical–academic integration, a...
06
DOI 10.1071/hc26205
Open DOI
Digital health access, engagement and trust: a survey of Pacific navigators in the DIGIFALE mobile health literacy programme
Introduction: The DIGIFALE programme aims to strengthen mobile health literacy among Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) who continue to experience inequities in both healthcare access and digital inclusion. Aim: The aim of ...
07
DOI 10.1071/hc26154
Open DOI
Co-creating culturally safe primary care for whānau Māori with cancer: a qualitative case study of systems change in general practice
Introduction: Māori experience later cancer diagnosis and poorer cancer outcomes than non-Māori. Although consultation-level cultural safety frameworks exist, less is known about embedding cultural safety across general practice to impro...
08
DOI 10.1071/hc26095
Open DOI
Pacific women’s pre-diagnostic experiences of endometrial cancer across the Auckland region: a qualitative study using talanoa
Introduction: Pacific women are disproportionally affected by endometrial cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. Early detection of endometrial cancer is critical to enable timely treatment, provide treatment choices and improve patient outcome...
09
DOI 10.1071/hc26149
Open DOI
Spatial access to CT scanners: a rural–urban comparison in the Southern and Te Manawa Taki regions of New Zealand
Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) is available to few rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Obtaining CT imaging is a common reason rural patients are transferred to urban hospitals. Aim: This study aimed to quantify rural...
10
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Mar. 2009); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Mar. 2009).
Also issued online.