Health Communication

About Health Communication

About Health Communication

Health Communication is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1989-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1041-0236, 1532-7027; H-index 106.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (106): Exceptionally high — 106 articles have each been cited at least 106 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Health Communication

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

• Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Health Communication?
1041-0236, 1532-7027.

Who publishes Health Communication?
Routledge.

What are Health Communication's metrics?
H-index 106.

Is Health Communication peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.