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The Am J Health Behav seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.
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Following are a list of articles on the latest edition of the Journal
- Characterization of Early Non-responders within Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
- A Menu-based Nursing Intervention Using the Health Action Process Approach Model on the Stress Response and Postoperative Rehabilitation after Liver Cancer Surgery
- Health Behavior Assessment and Rehabilitation of Vestibular Migraine Patients: Interventions through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Development Status and Related Factors of Mental Reasoning Ability in Children with Hearing Impairment
- Health Behavior Intervention in Early Weight Loss Success to Prevent Diabetes: Role of Gender Differences
- Adoption of Digital Healthcare Interventions and Innovations in Reducing Mental Health Stigma: A Perspective on (COVID)-19
- Determinants of Health Behavior for Effective Treatment and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Empirical Advances
- Impact of Family Care on the Risk of Death Among the Elderly in China: A Longitudinal Study based on CLHLS Data (2002-2014)
- Measuring The Impact of Oral Health Behavior on Immediate Loading Cases and Mediating Role of Hybrid Prosthesis Using a Survey Based Clinical Research Technique
- Impact of LTCI on Degree of Life Satisfaction and Psychological Blessedness of the Elderly Population: An Empirical Analysis of Psychological Mechanisms and Moderating Effects
- Integrating a Gamified Digital Application in Naturebased Settings to Improve Physical Activity and Health Outcomes Among Central Pennsylvanians: Using a Socioecological, Cross-disciplinary Guiding Framework
- Health Self-management Barriers and Facilitators in Long-term Care Facilities: A Qualitative Study
- An Analysis of Influencing Factors of Regular Physical Activities between Fitness Participation Types: Focus on Bodybuilding and Yoga
- Medicine Constitution Intervention Combined with “Three-in-One” Treatment in Elderly Patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Research on the Usage Types and Psychological and Spiritual Responses of Users of Cultural Arts and Cultural Contents
- Authentic Leadership in Nursing From 2006 to 2022: A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization Analysis
- Quality of Work Life and its Associated Factors among Primary Healthcare Nurses in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia
- Evaluating the Relationship between Health Education Programs and Health Behavior of College Students in Mainland China
- Determinants of Food Ordering Applications Adoption among Saudi Consumers and their Effect on Dietary Habits
- Associations of Chinese Mothers’ Education with Children’s Diet and Physical Activity
- Subjective Executive Functioning in Relation to Physical Distancing Compliance
- The Influence of Pharmaceutical Care in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
- Effects of a Forest-based Exercise Program on Physical Balance and Walking Ability among Older Adults in South Korea
- Role of Social Networks in Shaping Health Behavior of Chinese Adolescents
- Predict Sarcopenia Risk in the Elderly by Cardiovascular Function and Heart Rate Variability
Following are a list of articles on the latest edition of the Journal
- Relationship between Personality Characteristics, Family Upbringing Styles and Cyberbullying Behaviors among Adolescents: A Moderating Role of Health Behavior
- (COVID)-19 Risk Perception, Stress-coping, and Life Satisfaction Differences in Leisure Involvement among Korean Immigrants in the United States
- A Critical Observation of the Application of (SARSCoV)-2 Nucleic Acid Test Behavior in China
- Race/Ethnicity and Sex as Moderators of the Associations of Working Hours, Income, and Education with Fast-food Consumption in the US
- Impact of Employees’ Rumination on Work Engagement: Mediating and Moderating Roles of Emotional Intelligence
- Health-related Quality of Life following Mild (COVID)-19 Illness
- Impact of Health Behavior on Work-related Stress on Teachers in Chinese Colleges
- Effect of Phone-based Counseling on Physical Activity and Fatigue in Postpartum Women
- Trends and Developments in Family Resilience Research: A Decade of Insights (2013-2023)
- Purchase Intent and Intended Use of the glo Heated Tobacco Product
- Home- and Community-based Elderly Care and the Life Satisfaction of Chinese Elderly Individuals
- A Study of the Impact of Health Behavior on The Mental Health of Female College Students
- Psychological Effects of Reading on Alleviating Work Stress and Enhancing Job Satisfaction: An Analytical Study
- Cross-over Effects of Job Autonomy and Working Time on Mental Distress among Dual-earner Couples: A Longitudinal Dyadic Analysis
- Role of Food and Dietary Choices in Shaping Health Behavior of Chinese Families
- Psychological Capital, Social Support, and Academic Adjustment of Students with Learning Disabilities: The Value of Institutional Support Centers
- Measuring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Health Behavior of Rural Population in China
- Autism Assessment in Iraqi children with Nutritional Supplements for Developing Social and Communication Skills: Parents’ Views on Health Behavior
- Social Media and Women’s Mental Health: The Roles of Information Acquisition in Mediating Appearance Anxiety
- Examining Coping Behaviors Associated with Depression among People with Type 2 Diabetes from May-July 2020
- Analysis of the Positive Interaction Development between Mental Health Counseling and Student Management
- Exploring the Influence of Cumulative Ecological Risk on Belief in Fake News: A Longitudinal Study
- Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence on Mental Health and Wellbeing of University Students in China
- An Analysis of the Relationship between Individual Psychological Variables and Information-seeking Behavior: Implications for Wearable Device Use and Fitness Activities
- A Narrative Review on The Impact of Online Health Misinformation on Patients’ Behavior and Communication
Following are the most recent editions of the Journal
Volume 48
- Number 1, January 2024. (Partial Open Access)
- Number 2, April 2024. (Partial Open Access)
Volume 47
- Number 1, February 2023.(Partial Open Access)
- Number 2, April 2023.(Partial Open Access)
- Number 3, June 2023 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 4, August 2023 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 5, November,2023 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 6, December 2023.(Partial Open Access)
Volume 46
- Number 1, January 2022.(Partial Open Access)
- Number 2, April 2022. (Partial Open Access)
- Number 3, June 2022.(Partial Open Access)
- Number 4, September 2022 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 5, October 2022 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 6, December 2022 (Partial Open Access)
Volume 45
- Number 6, November 2021. (Partial Open Access)
- Number 5, September 2021.(Partial Open Access)
- Number 4, July 2021. (Partial Open Access)
- Number 3, May 2021 (Open Access)
Special Issue on JUUL
Full PDF Download / View Individual Articles - Number 2, March 2021
- Number 1, January 2021 (Partial Open Access)
Volume 44
- Number 6, November 2020 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 5, September 2020 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 4, July 2020 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 3, May 2020 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 2, March 2020 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 1, January 2020
Volume 43
- Number 6, November 2019
- Number 5, September 2019 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 4, July 2019 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 3, May 2019 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 2, March 2019 (Partial Open Access)
- Number 1, January 2019 (Partial Open Access)
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2024
- Characterization of Early Non-responders within Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
- Integrating a Gamified Digital Application in Naturebased Settings to Improve Physical Activity and Health Outcomes Among Central Pennsylvanians: Using a Socioecological, Cross-disciplinary Guiding Framework
- An Analysis of Influencing Factors of Regular Physical Activities between Fitness Participation Types: Focus on Bodybuilding and Yoga
- Research on the Usage Types and Psychological and Spiritual Responses of Users of Cultural Arts and Cultural Contents
2023
- Behind the Curtain: Patients’ Perceptions, Treatment Expectations and Behavior in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Self-management
- Work Environment of Healthcare Workers with (COVID)-19 in a Hospital in Turkey
- Quality and Comprehensibility Analysis of Astaxanthin: Health Literacy Point of View
- FOMO Predicts Bedtime Procrastination and Poorer Sleep Quality via Rumination
- Preventive Dental Behaviors among U. S. College Students: Application of the Health Belief Model
- Sustained Effectiveness of the Walk Across Texas Program: A Follow-up Study
- Adherence to Analgesic Drugs and its Associated Factors among Patients with Cancer Pain: A Crosssectional Study in China
- A Structural Analysis of the Effects on the Lifestyle and Health Status of Exercise Class Participants Owing to COVID-19 Prevention Measures
- Internet Media and Universal Trust: An Analysis of the Impact on the Psychology of Social Interaction among Chinese Netizens
- Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Patients
- The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Decision-making Process of Mandibular Impacted Third Molar Extraction
- Promoting Effects of the Exercise Behavioral Ecological Model on Physical Activity Behaviors of Students
- Risk Management of Negative Online Public Opinion in a Tertiary Hospital Based on the Kaiser Model
- Association Between Quality of Sleep and Self- Reported Health with Burnout in Employees: Does Increasing Burnout Lead to Reduced Work Performance Among Employees
- Frailty Status and Related Factors in Elderly Patients in Intensive Care for Acute Conditions in China
- Investigation and Analysis of Mental State and Coping Style of Psychiatric Nurses in Public Health Emergencies
- The Relationship Among Nurse Leaders’ Humanistic Care Behavior, Nurses’ Professional Identity, and Psychological Security
- Sex Differences in Early Weight Loss Success During a Diabetes Prevention Intervention
- Analysis of Influencing Factors and Demand Forecast of Single Disease Demand in Chinese Public Hospitals
- Relationship of Weight Concerns to Body Mass Index in a Tobacco Treatment Program
- Characterization of Ad Libitum Use Behavior of On! Nicotine Pouches
- Effects of Non-monetary Incentives in Physician Groups–A Systematic Review
- The Impact of (COVID)-19 on Beverage Purchasing Behaviors in Korea
- The Relationship Between Internet Use and Mental Health Among Chinese Residents During the (COVID)-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Risk Factors of Demoralization Among Lung Cancer Patients in Mainland China
- Assessment of the Level of Life Satisfaction and Health Behaviors Among Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C
- Evaluating The Effects of Fine Cooperation Program and Doctor-Nurse Integration on Patients with Chronic Wounds
- The Role of Cluster Nursing Methods Following Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
- Willingness to Co-receive COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines among Outpatients
- Post-COVID-19 Total and Domain-specific Sedentary Behaviors in Saudi Adults
- Health Needs Assessment: Comparison of Applications of All-in-One AI Platform during the COVID-19 Pandemic between Mainland China and Hong Kong
- Predicting Cognitive Function Impairment through Game-based Intelligence Tests Combined with Heart Rate Variability in Older Adults
- Factors Associated with Use of Cigars, Little Cigars, Cigarillos, and Blunts among Hip Hop Youth in the United States
- Personal Network Changes among Smoking Relapse Prevention Intervention Participants
- Psychological Experience of the First Pulmonary Function Test in Elderly Patients with Poor Cooperation: A Qualitative Study
- Why Patients in Uruguay Agree to Take or Refuse to Take Antibiotics? An Inventory of Motives
- Reported Depression and Anxiety Symptoms among Social Media Users in the General Population of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey
- Analysis of Awareness Status and Factors Influencing Different Populations towards Public Health Emergencies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Fast Track Articles
- Evaluating Maternal Attachment Patterns and Newborns’ Oxygen Saturation Levels: Health Behavior Implications
- Exploring Role of Metacognitive Components and their Awareness in Mental Health Behavior among Students of Higher Educational Institutions
- Understanding Asking and Responding Behaviors on an Online Health Question-and-Answer Platform: Improving Health Resource Acquisition for Patients with Diverse Disease Conditions
- Impact of Home-based Care and Institutionbased Care on Older Adults’ Health in China: A Comparative Analysis
- Impact of Music Therapy on Athletes’ Health Sustainability: The Role of Positive Coaching and Health Literacy in Post COVID-19 Environment
- Neuropsychological Changes in Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia/Eclampsia (PE-E): Health Behavior Implications