Call for papers - Advancing health equity through implementation science

Guest Editors

Fitriana Murriya Ekawati, PhD in General Practice, Master of Primary Health Care, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Dorothy Lall, MBBS, MD, PhD, Christian Medical College Vellore, India
Gritt Overbeck, PhD, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 4 November 2025

BMC Primary Care is excited to announce our upcoming Collection on Advancing health equity through implementation science. This Collection invites research that investigates the intersection of health equity and implementation science within primary care settings. We encourage submissions that address barriers to healthcare access, explore innovative strategies for promoting equity, and highlight community-driven initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Fitriana Murriya Ekawati, PhD in General Practice, Master of Primary Health Care, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Dr Fitriana Murriya Ekawati is an academic researcher from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. Renowned for her expertise in general practice and primary care, she has contributed extensively to advancing knowledge through her innovative research and publications. Dr Ekawati is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community development, often engaging in collaborative projects that address pressing societal challenges. With a passion for education, she inspires students and colleagues alike with her commitment to knowledge sharing and lifelong learning.

Dorothy Lall, MBBS, MD, PhD, Christian Medical College Vellore, India

Dr Dorothy Lall is a public health researcher and practitioner with 15 years of experience in health policy and systems research, primary health care, community-based interventions, and chronic disease epidemiology. She is currently faculty at the Community Health unit at CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus. She has methodological expertise in mixed methods, qualitative approaches, theory-driven evaluations, and implementation research. She has published in high-impact journals and is a reviewer for several international journals. She is the lead investigator for high-impact policy research programs in implementation science, including the evaluation of the midwifery program in Telangana and Implementation research to strengthen the national NCD control program in India. Additionally, she is a core faculty for the India Health Policy and Systems Research Fellowship Program, HSTP, Delhi, and a faculty for WHO TDR regional training courses on implementation research and good health research practices.

Gritt Overbeck, PhD, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr Gritt Overbeck is an implementation scientist specializing in the design and evaluation of complex interventions in primary care. Her research focuses on improving treatment options for patients in vulnerable situations and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration to enhance care for primary care patients affected by social inequalities. She has evaluated how primary care can enhance awareness of psychosocial well-being in new families and how collaborative care models for depression and anxiety can be effectively adapted. As a guest editor for this Collection, she brings a commitment to advancing implementation research that addresses real-world challenges in healthcare delivery.

About the Collection

BMC Primary Care is calling for submissions to our Collection, Advancing health equity through implementation science. Health equity remains a pressing challenge in global healthcare, particularly within primary care settings where disparities in access and outcomes are prevalent. This Collection aims to explore the integration of implementation science into efforts aimed at reducing these inequities. By examining how evidence-based practices can be systematically applied to diverse populations, we highlight successful strategies promoting equitable healthcare delivery. Contributions to this Collection should focus on the barriers and facilitators to implementing these practices in various community contexts, with a specific emphasis on the primary care landscape.

Recent advancements have shown promise in developing tailored interventions to improve healthcare access for underserved communities. Additionally, models of care delivery, such as telehealth and community health worker programs, have begun to demonstrate their effectiveness in bridging gaps in healthcare access. The ongoing discourse around health equity is critical for shaping policies and practices that prioritize inclusivity and fairness in healthcare provision.

We invite submissions that explore various aspects of research and practice, including but not limited to:

Innovative strategies for health equity in primary care
Barriers to healthcare access in underserved populations
Role of implementation science in reducing health disparities
Community engagement in health equity initiatives

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Advancing health equity through implementation science" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.