American Journal of Health Promotion

Aims & Scope

The editorial goal of the American Journal of Health Promotion is to provide a forum for exchange among the many disciplines involved in health promotion and an interface between researchers and practitioners.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.091

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4183

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1319

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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
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine 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 Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change

  Citation: 5362

  Authors: James O., Wayne F.

• Editorial

  Citation: 3323

  Authors: Albert

• The Theory of Planned Behavior: A Review of its Applications to Health-Related Behaviors

  Citation: 2029

  Authors: Gaston, Gerjo

• Translating Social Ecological Theory into Guidelines for Community Health Promotion

  Citation: 1867

  Authors: Daniel

• Healthy Nutrition Environments: Concepts and Measures

  Citation: 883

  Authors: Karen, James F., Brian E., Lawrence D.

• Relationship between Urban Sprawl and Physical Activity, Obesity, and Morbidity

  Citation: 863

  Authors: Reid, Tom, Richard, Amy, Stephen

• Powerlessness, Empowerment, and Health: Implications for Health Promotion Programs

  Citation: 698

  Authors: Nina

• Health Promoting Effects of Friends and Family on Health Outcomes in Older Adults

  Citation: 465

  Authors: Teresa E.

• A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi

  Citation: 414

  Authors: Roger, Linda, Carol, Jennifer, Fang

• Ecological Foundations of Health Promotion

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Lawrence W., Lucie, Louise

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