Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet covers the fields of consumer health information, patient education, and health literacy.

Of interest are the practical aspects of providing programs and services aimed at helping patients and the general public find the quality health information they need, with a focus on electronic and Internet-related information.

The journal is aimed at medical and public librarians who provide health information to the general public and patients, and at librarians and health care personnel who are involved with patient education and health literacy.

Research articles are of interest so long as they have practical application or lessons learned.

Studies have shown that health information is one of the major reasons that people worldwide access the Internet.

As the amount of health information on the web increases exponentially, it becomes critical that providers of health information programs and services, including librarians in all settings and health educators, be knowledgeable about what is available online and be able to direct users to reliable, accurate, quality information.

To that end, this valuable journal focuses on consumer health information programs and services that help guide consumers to quality health information.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19955

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	73

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.222

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

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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 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.

• Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. American Cancer Society (ACS)

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Talicia

• Gender and Online Health Information Seeking: A Five Survey Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Ann, Lori A.

• Health Behavior Theories in Diet Apps

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Joshua H., P. Cougar, Victor, Brian, Brittany, Jaleen

• Cyberchondria: Too Much Information for the Health Anxious Patient?

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Amber

• Reaching and Teaching Teens: Adolescent Health Literacy and the Internet

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Elaine N., Elizabeth C., Peggy

• Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Alexis

• The Health-Related Uses and Gratifications of YouTube: Motive, Cognitive Involvement, Online Activity, and Sense of Empowerment

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Daniel Y., Elizabeth M.

• Assessing the eHealth Literacy Skills of Older Adults: A Preliminary Study

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Elizabeth, Sharon

• Online Technologies for Health Information and Education: A Literature Review

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Harkiran K., Navkiranjit, Sean D.

• Cyberchondria in First Year Medical Students of Yogyakarta

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Afkar, Carla Raymondalexas, Irwan, Budi

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