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Respect for Human Dignity

Respect for human dignity refers to the recognition of inherent worth and fundamental rights of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, age, or background. Research published in Public Health International addresses this principle across several domains of health practice and policy. The journal has exam…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Respect for human dignity refers to the recognition of inherent worth and fundamental rights of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, age, or background. Research published in Public Health International addresses this principle across several domains of health practice and policy. The journal has examined dignity in the context of adolescent sexual and reproductive rights, including advances in legal frameworks in Brazil and educational approaches to sexuality among secondary school teachers in The Gambia, where respectful communication about sensitive topics directly affects young people's autonomy and well-being. Ethical considerations in stem cell research and therapy have been explored through interdisciplinary perspectives that balance scientific innovation with respect for human life and individual consent. The journal has also published foundational work on the intersection of ethics and health more broadly, establishing frameworks for dignity-centered care. Additionally, research on women's empowerment in maternal and child healthcare in Guinea demonstrates how integrating traditional practices with national health systems can honor cultural values while protecting the dignity and agency of mothers and children. These investigations underscore that respect for human dignity remains essential to equitable, ethical, and effective public health practice worldwide.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Ethics and Health

Mango LucioCorresponding author
Nuclear Medicine, S. Camillo-Forlanini General Hospital, Rome – Italy
Public Health International Cited by 4 doi:10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-17-1839

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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