Aim and Scope

A clinical, patient centered journal for women's reproductive health, OB-GYN, and sexual and reproductive medicine.

JWRH aims to be the trusted forum for clinically meaningful research in women's reproductive health and OB-GYN practice. We prioritize studies that improve patient outcomes, expand access to high quality care, and support evidence based decision making for clinicians, midwives, nurses, and public health teams. Submissions should demonstrate relevance to patient care, healthcare delivery, or outcomes measurement.

We actively move away from narrow mechanistic framing and instead emphasize practice relevant evidence that informs how care is delivered, how outcomes are measured, and how patients experience reproductive health services. This includes clinical trials, health systems research, and implementation studies that show measurable improvements in care.

JWRH is outcome driven. Submissions should clearly describe how findings impact patient care, safety, and experience. We value patient reported outcomes, quality of life measures, shared decision making, and care pathways that reduce complications or improve satisfaction. Studies that connect interventions to measurable improvements in maternal, gynecologic, or sexual health outcomes are strongly encouraged.

We welcome practice relevant evidence such as pragmatic trials, comparative effectiveness studies, and quality improvement initiatives when outcomes are clearly measured. Research should help clinicians translate findings into better care for patients and families.

JWRH aligns to the broader Women's Reproductive Health, OB-GYN, and sexual and reproductive medicine direction. Our scope integrates obstetric care, gynecology, fertility, sexual health, and reproductive life planning in a cohesive clinical framework. Manuscripts should reflect the realities of care delivery and how evidence informs clinical decision making.

We encourage interdisciplinary submissions that bridge OB-GYN with primary care, mental health, endocrinology, oncology, and public health to improve patient outcomes.

Women's reproductive health is influenced by access, policy, and social determinants. We welcome research on health equity, maternal mortality reduction, community based interventions, and population level outcomes. Studies should demonstrate how interventions improve care for underserved populations or reduce disparities in reproductive health outcomes.

Research on reproductive justice, culturally responsive care, and patient engagement is especially valued. We welcome studies that include community partnerships, patient advisory input, or shared decision frameworks that improve trust and adherence. Analyses of policy changes, coverage models, or workforce innovations are in scope when they demonstrate improved access, continuity, and outcomes for women across diverse populations.

JWRH supports research that improves how care is delivered in clinics, hospitals, and community programs. We publish quality improvement studies, safety bundles, and service redesign efforts when they include measurable outcomes. Telehealth integration, care coordination, and team based models are in scope when they enhance patient experience and outcomes.

We welcome diagnostic advances, screening tools, and technology enabled care models that show real patient benefit. Innovations should be evaluated with outcomes such as early detection, reduced complications, improved adherence, or better quality of life.

We publish randomized trials, pragmatic trials, cohort studies, registries, and high quality observational research that address clinical questions. Systematic reviews and meta analyses should provide actionable conclusions for patient care. Clinical guidelines and consensus statements are welcome when supported by robust evidence and clear implications for practice.

JWRH publishes original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, evidence based guidelines, brief reports, case series with clear learning value, perspectives, and policy analyses that inform reproductive health practice. All submissions should emphasize clinical relevance and patient outcomes.

All studies must meet ethical standards and include approvals, informed consent, and data availability statements when appropriate. We encourage the use of CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and CARE guidelines to improve transparency and reproducibility. Clear reporting of patient populations, care settings, and outcome measures is required for clinical interpretation.