Healthcare Studies

Open access International Journal

Healthcare Studies is an open access and peer-reviewed journal, published by Fuzzy Publication.

Journal Poster

ISSN (online): 2583-9802
Frequency : Two issues per year

Healthcare Studies (ISSN: 2583-9802) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal of medical science published by Fuzzy Publication. It publishes surveys papers, regular research papers and brief communications. Our aim is to encouraging the scientists and researchers to publish their experimental and theoretical results more detail as conceivable. 

Year Started : 2023
DOI prefix: 10.58612
Language : English
Review Process: Peer review
Any queries: fuzzypublication@gmail.com 
Format of Publication : Online
Location : India
Publisher: Fuzzy Publication, India.

Abstracting & Indexing:

  • Google Scholar,
  • Crossref (USA) 
  • DOI

Article Processing Charges (APCs):

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is 35 USD (1500 INR) for manuscripts submitted on or before December 31, 2026 . For submissions received after this date, the APC will be 100 USD (3000 INR).

Authors from low-income countries may request an APC waiver or discount.

 


LATEST ARTICLES

Research Article

Psychiatry Morbidity Among Patients Attending Attending the Integrated Counselling And Testing Centre (ICTC) Facility of Tertiary Care Hospital in South India

  • By M. Deepa - 18 Mar 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 65 - 70
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs419
  • Received: 1.03.2026; Accepted: 14.03.2026; Published: 18.03.2026
Abstract:  

The burden of mental disorders is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years. Psychiatric symptoms are becoming increasingly evident in infected with HIV people. It is estimated up to 70% of people with HIV suffer from an acute psy Read more

Research Article

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Disease Among Women Attending Selected Outpatient Departments of Sri Sai Maruthi Hospital, Dharmapuri

  • By M. Deepa - 16 Mar 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 58 - 64
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs418
  • Received: 01.03.2026; Accepted: 13.03.2026; Published: 16.03.2026
Abstract:  

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by hormonal imbalance, irregular menstrual cycles, and multiple ovarian cysts. It is associated with metabolic complications s Read more

Review Article

Diabetes Management Challenges During Intermittent Fasting Among Adolescents: A Narrative Review of Recent Evidence

  • By Oluwabusayo Ayoola Abake Olabintan, Blessing Edidiong Dickson, Tayo Nafisat Folorunso, Josephine Chinyere Ikebudu, Obumneme Arinzechukwu Okagbue - 24 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 47 - 57
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs417
  • Received: 13.01.2026; Accepted: 18.02.2026; Published: 24.02.2026
Abstract:  

Intermittent fasting is increasingly practiced by adolescents for religious, cultural, and lifestyle reasons, yet its implications for diabetes management during this critical developmental period remain insufficiently defined. Adolescents wi Read more

Research Article

Effects of Waiting Time on Outpatient Satisfaction at Hospitals in Phalga, Rivers State

  • By Anthony Ike Wegbom, Umazum Vera Robinson, Idawarifa Cookey-Gam, Nnenna Ali Emordi - 23 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 39 - 46
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs416
  • Received: 17.01.2026; Accepted: 18.02.2026; Published: 23.02.2026
Abstract:  

Patient satisfaction is a major indicator of healthcare quality and an essential outcome of patient-centered care, particularly in outpatient departments where service encounters are brief and time-sensitive. Outpatient waiting time is the be Read more

Research Article

Determinants of Stroke and Its Severity in A Rural Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria

  • By Francis Neba Fuh, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni, Cyril Erameh, Ukamaka Celestina Fuh, Christopher Chidozie Affusim, Peter Ahmed Imomoh, Pauline Etuajie Eromon - 23 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 29 - 38
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs415
  • Received: 20.01.2026; Accepted: 15.02.2026; Published: 23.02.2026
Abstract:  

Background: There is a paucity of information on the determinants of stroke and severity among indigenous Africans, which is largely preventable. Knowledge of its determinants and severity would influence practice, prevention Read more

Review Article

Missed Opportunities in Maternal Care: Findings from Death Audits in South Sudan

  • By Zechariah J. Malel, Garang Dakjur Lueth, Mary Poni Jackson, Nicolas Kazimiro Sasa, Angelina Nasira Boi - 11 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 20 - 28
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs414
  • Received: 15.01.2026; Accepted: 05.02.2026; Published: 11.02.2026
Abstract:  

Maternal and perinatal mortality remain unacceptably high in South Sudan, with a maternal mortality ratio of 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far exceeding the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target. In line with World Health Organizati Read more

Research Article

Comprehensive Study on the Effects of Goshgarian-Type TPA on Inter-Molar Distance

  • By Ahmed Khamis Benomran - 11 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 17 - 19
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs413
  • Received: 16.01.2026; Accepted: 03.02.2026; Published: 11.02.2026
Abstract:  

This study investigates the biomechanical and clinical effects of the Goshgarian-type Transpalatal Arch (TPA) on inter-molar distances in patients with maxillary dental posterior crossbite. A sample of 100 patients was analyzed to enhance sta Read more

Case Report

Sacral Chondroma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • By Imad Elazzaoui, Mohamed Ballouch, Walid Chair, Zaynab Bellamlik, Mohamed Bouzroud, Hakim Elkaoui, Sidi Mohamed Bouchentouf, Mountassir Moujahid - 09 Feb 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 12 - 16
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs412
  • Received: 05.11.2025; Accepted: 25.01.2026; Published: 09.02.2026
Abstract:  

Chondromas are benign cartilaginous tumors most commonly arising in the small bones, while sacral involvement remains exceedingly rare. We report the case of a 53-year-old male patient presenting with pelvic pain. Imaging studies revealed a p Read more

Research Article

Artificial Intelligence as an Integrative Inference Layer in Syndemic Disease Surveillance

  • By Ololade Funke Olaitan, Dasola Azeezat Lawal, Olukunle O. Akanbi, Nansak Jacob Dashe, Obiageri Ihuarulam Okeoma, Taiwo O. Fabiyi, Mary O. Oyebode, Mabweh Danladi Mashat - 10 Jan 2026
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 11
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs411
  • Received: 01.12.2025; Accepted: 02.01.2026; Published: 10.01.2026
Abstract:  

The growing global burden of metabolic diseases alongside recurrent infectious disease outbreaks has exposed fundamental limitations in disease surveillance systems that remain siloed, reactive, and disease specific, despite increasing eviden Read more

Research Articles

Digital Therapeutics and AI-Assisted Monitoring for Relapse Prevention in Substance Use Disorders

  • By Obianuju Mirian Akujuobi, Jude Chuks Azu, Zona Uzoigwe, Okoye Nelyn Akunna - 27 Jun 2025
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 3(2025), Issue: 1, Pages: 21 - 29
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs314
  • Received: 01.05.2025; Accepted: 15.06.2025; Published: 27.06.2025
Abstract:  

Relapse remains a defining challenge in the long-term management of substance use disorders, underscoring the need for approaches that move beyond episodic treatment and retrospective assessment. Our review examines the emerging role of digit Read more