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Peer reviewed only Open Access

Health Psychology (HP)

Publisher : American Psychological Association
Applied Psychology Psychiatry and Mental Health Psychology
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e-ISSN 0278-6133
p-ISSN 1930-7810
Issue Frequency Monthly
Impact Factor 3.1
Est. Year 1982
Mobile 8003742721
Country United States
Language English
APC YES
Impact Factor Assignee Google Scholar
Email freedlak@wustl.edu

Journal Descriptions

Mission: Health Psychology® is the official scientific journal of the Society for Health Psychology (Division 38 of the American Psychological Association) and the premier scientific journal addressing the complex and multidimensional influences on the human experience in physical health research. Adhering to the highest standards of peer-review, the journal’s mission is to advance basic to translational science, policy, and practice to significantly impact population health. The journal actively encourages submissions that address psychological, behavioral, biobehavioral and sociocultural dimensions of the diversity of human experience, and which reflect a strong commitment to inclusive excellence to facilitate the goal of optimal health for all. Scope: The journal seeks submissions that address the interface of psychology and health and wellness. Topics include but are not limited to state-of-the-science research on biobehavioral pathways and mechanisms; social determinants of health; psychosocial and sociocultural influences; intervention development, dissemination and implementation science including sustainability, policy, and impact on clinical practices; and theoretical and methodological advances. Manuscripts representing relevant science across the lifespan are encouraged. The journal publishes a wide range of original research reports, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, intervention and translational science reports, guidelines and policy discussions, and catalyst pieces that address contemporary debates, identify priorities, communicate phenomena, and facilitate engagement and multidisciplinary collaborations that advance the journal’s mission.

Health Psychology (HP) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Applied Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology , Online or Print , Monthly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1930-7810, E-ISSN: 0278-6133, Established: 1982, Impact Factor: 3.1
  • Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

  • Indexed in: Scopus

  • Not indexed in WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE

Indexing

Role In Research Journal

C. Noel Bairey Merz Profile Photo
C. Noel Bairey Merz
Editor

Publications of HP

Defensive hostility: Relationship to multiple markers of cardiac ischemia in patients with coronary disease.
C. Noel Bairey Merz May, 1995
Three studies assessed whether the combined traits of hostility and defensiveness identify a group of hostile individuals with functionally severe coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD patients...
Health beliefs and compliance with mammography-screening recommendations in asymptomatic women.
Stephen G. West March, 1994
The utility of the health belief model (HBM) for predicting compliance with the American Cancer Society recommendations for mammography screening over and above demographics, knowledge, phys...
Increasing condom use: Evaluation of a theory-based intervention to prevent sexually transmitted diseases in young women
Stephen G. West March, 1996
A multicomponent intervention to increase condom use in sexually active young women was designed, implemented, and evaluated in a randomized experiment. Participants were 198 unmarried femal...
Young women's condom use: The influence of acceptance of sexuality, control over the sexual encounter, and perceived susceptibility to common STDs
Stephen G. West March, 1997
A comprehensive model of the determinants of condom use among young women was developed, tested, and replicated, with longitudinal follow-up to assess predictive utility of the model for con...
Increasing screening mammography in asymptomatic women: Evaluation of a second-generation, theory-based program
Stephen G. West March, 1994
Two theory-based programs to increase mammography screening rates among asymptomatic women were implemented and evaluated in the community. One program (E) was based on the Health Belief Mod...
Beyond Medical Risk: Investigating the Psychological Factors Underlying Women's Perceptions of Susceptibility to Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Ost...
Stephen G. West May, 2004
The relationships of epidemiological (objective) risk indices, perceived disease characteristics, and cognitive heuristics to women's perceived susceptibility to breast cancer, heart disease...
Daily Mood, Partner Support, Sexual Interest, and Sexual Activity Among Adolescent Women.
Cynthia A. Graham March, 2005
The main objective of this study was to examine day-to-day associations of coitus, sexual interest, partner emotional support, negative mood, and positive mood among adolescent women. Diarie...
Tailored motivational interviewing (TMI): Translating basic science in skills acquisition into a behavioral intervention to improve community health w...
James Dennis Fortenberry December, 2021
Objective: Interventions to promote evidence-based practices are particularly needed for paraprofessional staff working with minority youth with HIV who have higher rates of HIV infection bu...
Behavioral predictors of blood pressure variation in hypertensives and normotensives.
Mary P. Koss April, 1987
Examined the relative impact of activity, posture, location, social involvement, and tension on the 24-hr blood pressure (BP) variability of 21 normotensives, 18 borderline hypertensives, an...