American Journal of Health Behavior

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.

The Journal aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of personal attributes, personality characteristics, behavior patterns, social structure, and processes on health maintenance, health restoration, and health improvement; to disseminate knowledge of holistic, multidisciplinary approaches to designing and implementing effective health programs; and to showcase health behavior analysis skills that have been proven to affect health improvement and recovery.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.407

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13636

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	404

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Causal Pathways Linking Health Literacy to Health Outcomes

  Citation: 894

  Authors: Michael K., Michael S.

• Tailored and Targeted Health Communication: Strategies for Enhancing Information Relevance

  Citation: 824

  Authors: Matthew W., Ricardo J.

• Photovoice as Community-Based Participatory Research: A Qualitative Review

  Citation: 431

  Authors: Kenneth

• From Research to “Best Practices” in Other Settings and Populations

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Lawrence W.

• Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: An Emerging Health Crisis in the United States

  Citation: 282

  Authors: Caroline, Kenneth D., Wasim, Alan L., Thomas

• Adolescent Depression: National Trends, Risk Factors, and Healthcare Disparities

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Wenhua

• The Mechanisms Linking Health Literacy to Behavior and Health Status

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Chandra

• Change in Diet, Physical Activity, and Body Weight in Female College Freshman

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Scott M., David R., Carolyn L., Randall J.

• Do Adults Change Their Lifestyle Behaviors After a Cancer Diagnosis?

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Chris M., Maxine M., Frank, Stuart R., Kerry S., Danette M., Dean H., Douglas, Thomas, John S.

• Health Literacy Skills of U.S. Adults

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Rima E.

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