journal of health communication | Journament

Journal Ranking

#1066 / 33,971
📊 Below Average
Overall Score
42.9/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
30
Accessibility
35
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
36
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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Indexings
ncbi ulakbim soc
Short Name j health commun
Abbreviated Name j health commun
ISSN 1087-0415
Aim and Scope
URL https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uhcm20/current
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Publications Per Year

Recent Articles (17 total)

2018
The Mediating Effect of Adelante brand equity on Latino Immigrant Positive Youth Development Outcomes.
Evans, W Douglas;Andrade, Elizabeth L;Barrett, Nicole D;Cleary, Sean D;Snider, Jeremy;Edberg, Mark;
Vol. 23 , No. 7 , pp. 606-613
408 views DOI Abstract
2019
Beyond Altruism: Framing Organ Donation in a 19-year Review of Chinese News Coverage.
Liu, Yanqin;Tsai, Jiun-Yi;Chen, Yashu;
, pp. 1-11
407 views DOI Abstract
2019
A "fitness" Theme May Mitigate Regional Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity: Evidence from Google Search and Tweets.
Liang, Bo;Wang, Ye;Tsou, Ming-Hsiang;
Vol. 238 , pp. 1-10
394 views DOI Abstract
2020
Opioids on Twitter: A Content Analysis of Conversations regarding Prescription Drugs on Social Media and Implications for Message Design.
Jain, Parul;Zaher, Zulfia;Mazid, Imran;
Vol. 25 , No. 1 , pp. 74-81
379 views DOI Abstract
2017
Formative Research to Design a Promotional Campaign to Increase Drinking Water among Central American Latino Youth in an Urban Area.
Barrett, Nicole;Colón-Ramos, Uriyoán;Elkins, Allison;Rivera, Ivonne;Evans, W Douglas;Edberg, Mark;
Vol. 22 , No. 6 , pp. 459-468
363 views DOI Abstract
2016
Feasibility of a Computer-Based Intervention Addressing Barriers to HIV Testing Among Young Patients Who Decline Tests at Triage.
Aronson, Ian David;Cleland, Charles M;Perlman, David C;Rajan, Sonali;Sun, Wendy;Bania, Theodore C;
Vol. 21 , No. 9 , pp. 1039-45
360 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Use of Narratives to Deliver Information in Direct-To-Consumer Prescription Drug Commercials: A Content Analysis.
Ball, Jennifer Gerard;Applequist, Janelle;
Vol. 24 , No. 5 , pp. 512-524
352 views DOI Abstract
2013
Feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging-based smoking cessation program in ankara, Turkey.
Ybarra, Michele L;Holtrop, Jodi S;Bağci Bosi, A Tülay;Bilir, Nazmi;Korchmaros, Josephine D;Salih Emri, A K;
Vol. 18 , No. 8 , pp. 960-73
343 views DOI Abstract
2015
Agency-based empowerment training enhances sales capacity of female energy entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Shankar, Anita V;Onyura, MaryAlice;Alderman, Jessica;
Vol. 20 Suppl 1 , pp. 67-75
342 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Roles of Education, Literacy, and Numeracy in Need for Health Information during the Second Half of Adulthood: A Moderated Mediation Analysis.
Yamashita, Takashi;Bardo, Anthony R;Cummins, Phyllis A;Millar, Roberto J;Sahoo, Shalini;Liu, Darren;
Vol. 24 , No. 3 , pp. 271-283
327 views DOI Abstract
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

42.9/100

Tier: Below Average

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Engagement Score

30.4/100

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Accessibility Score

35.0/100

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Diversity Score

30.0/100

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Innovation Score

40.0/100

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Community Impact Score

36.0/100

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Timeliness Score

50.0/100

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Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

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0.0/100

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Geographic Reach Score

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