International Journal of Health Promotion and Education

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Health Promotion and Education (IJHPE) actively encourages the exchange of information and views by offering a platform for better interactions and dissemination within the Health Promotion and Education community.

The journal attracts health promoters/educators from medicine, education, public health, sociology, nursing, administration, public relations and related fields.

The Journal was founded in 1962 and is the official publication of the Institute of Health Promotion and Education who provide an international forum for sharing knowledge and experience on the basis of common interests in health education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.313

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16239

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	138

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Web of Science
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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 coaching to facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviour and achievement of health-related goals

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Stephen, Irene, Alison

• Mindfulness training as an evidenced-based approach to reducing stress and promoting well-being among human services professionals

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Patricia A., Corey S., Geoffrey, Eric

• Can't cook, won't cook: A review of cooking skills and their relevance to health promotion

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Martin, Tim

• The Ottawa Charter 30 years on: still an important standard for health promotion

  Citation: 68

  Authors: S. R., M. C., S.

• Promoting Indigenous mental health: Cultural perspectives on healing from Native counsellors in Canada

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Suzanne L.

• Mental health in sport: coaches' views of their role and efficacy in supporting young people's mental health

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Kelly R., Debra J.

• The effect of stand-biased desks on academic engagement: an exploratory study

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Marianela, Jamilia J., Mark, Hongwei, Monica

• Influence of school-based nutrition education program on healthy eating literacy and healthy food choice among primary school children

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Taejin, Jiancheng, Linda, Diane

• Psychosocial and environmental factors associated with dog-walking

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Elizabeth A., Meghan H., Nancy E., Roseann M., Philip J.

• Engaging ‘hard to reach’ men in community based health promotions

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Paula, Lisa, Barry

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