Health Education

Aims & Scope

Health Education is a leading journal which reflects the best of modern thinking about health education.

The journal aims to publish high-quality research and critical debate, encompassing the broad range of health education approaches operating at individual, community, organisational and societal levels.

We encourage international contributions and papers written from academic researchers and practitioners.

The journal seeks to foster contributions from a range of methodological perspectives, we encourage qualitative and quantitative studies; mixed method research; and evidence reviews and synthesis.

Theoretical and discursive papers are also welcomed, but contact with the Editor-in-Chief should be sought in advance.

Health Education offers stimulating and incisive coverage of current debates, concerns, interventions, and initiatives, and provides a wealth of evidence, research, information, and ideas to inform and inspire those in both the theory and practice of health education.

Health Education plays a crucial role in the development of a healthy, inclusive, and equitable social, psychological, and physical environment.

Typical areas of interest include: Health education in the digital age Health education in settings – schools, universities, workplaces, prisons Social marketing approaches Critical health literacy Health professionals as educators Health communication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11783

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	166

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.490

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

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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

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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.

• A systematic review of social marketing effectiveness

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Martine, Ross, Kathryn, Laura

• A systematic review of universal approaches to mental health promotion in schools

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Jane, Jane, Sarah

• The Delphi method and health research

  Citation: 281

  Authors: Julian

• Health literacy as a learning outcome in schools

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Leena, Olli

• Family structure, mother‐child communication, father‐child communication, and adolescent life satisfaction

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Kate A., Candace

• Promoting social and emotional well-being in schools

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Margaret M., Aleisha Mary, Katherine

• The validity of health belief model variables in predicting behavioral change

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Jaelan Sumo, Yayi Suryo, Rossi, Elsi Dwi, Budiono

• Promoting school connectedness through whole school approaches

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Fiona, Donald, Carla

• Theoretical and empirical base for implementation components of health‐promoting schools

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Oddrun, Louise

• Measuring child and adolescent health literacy: a systematic review of literature

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Michael J., Leena T., Lasse K.

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