Health Education and Behavior

Aims & Scope

Health Education & Behavior is the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).

The journal publishes authoritative and practical information on critical health issues for a broad range of professionals interested in understanding factors associated with health behavior and health status, and strategies to improve social and behavioral health.

The journal is interested in articles directed toward researchers and/or practitioners in health behavior and health education.

Empirical research, case study, program evaluation, literature reviews, and articles discussing theories are regularly published.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3782

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	931

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.159

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

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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 Arts and Humanities and Medicine, 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.

• Health Promotion by Social Cognitive Means

  Citation: 4931

  Authors: Albert

• Photovoice: Concept, Methodology, and Use for Participatory Needs Assessment

  Citation: 3535

  Authors: Caroline, Mary Ann

• A Meta-Analysis of Fear Appeals: Implications for Effective Public Health Campaigns

  Citation: 2253

  Authors: Kim, Mike

• Social Ecological Approaches to Individuals and Their Contexts

  Citation: 951

  Authors: Shelley D., Jo Anne L.

• The Religion-Health Connection: Evidence, Theory, and Future Directions

  Citation: 929

  Authors: Christopher G., Jeffrey S.

• Using Narrative Communication as a Tool for Health Behavior Change: A Conceptual, Theoretical, and Empirical Overview

  Citation: 858

  Authors: Leslie J., Matthew W.

• Achieving Cultural Appropriateness in Health Promotion Programs: Targeted and Tailored Approaches

  Citation: 855

  Authors: Matthew W., Susan N., Dawn C., Eddie M., Vetta

• Photovoice: A Review of the Literature in Health and Public Health

  Citation: 817

  Authors: Caricia, Meredith

• Intervention Mapping: A Process for Developing Theory and Evidence-Based Health Education Programs

  Citation: 776

  Authors: L. Kay, Guy S., Gerjo

• Application of the Theory of Gender and Power to Examine HIV-Related Exposures, Risk Factors, and Effective Interventions for Women

  Citation: 694

  Authors: Gina M., Ralph J.

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