Databases allow you to search for articles from a large number of journal titles at the same time. The Library subscribes to a number of databases which you can access with your City email address. There are also databases available online which are free to use.
For a Literature Review searching around 3-4 databases is recommended. For a dissertation or doctoral research, around 5-8 is recommended.
EBSCOhost & Ovid Online are database platforms which provide access to a number of different databases. Both platforms allow you to create an account and save and edit searches you make.
Relevant health databases include Cinahl, Embase, Global Health, Health Management Information Consortium, Health Policy Reference Center and Medline.
Non-health databases you may also find useful are Academic Search Ultimate, Business Source Ultimate, Econlit and Political Science Complete.
If you can't find articles you require from databases in EBSCOhost and Ovid Online these are others you should consider using:
There are also free online databases you may consider for your research. Use the table of contents in this list to find databases covering the topic you're interested in: