Health Promotion

8 researchers across 4 institutions

8 Researchers
4 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Health promotion research investigates strategies and interventions designed to improve individual and community well-being. This field examines how to encourage healthy behaviors, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life through evidence-based approaches. Researchers explore factors influencing health decisions, develop educational programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of public health initiatives. Areas of focus include promoting physical activity, healthy eating, mental wellness, and disease management across diverse populations. Methodologies often involve surveys, qualitative interviews, community-based participatory research, and data analysis of health outcomes.

In Arkansas, health promotion research addresses critical state-specific challenges. This includes developing interventions tailored to the state's demographics, such as rural populations and specific ethnic groups, and tackling prevalent health issues like obesity and chronic diseases. Research may also explore how to leverage community resources and address social determinants of health within Arkansas's unique economic and social landscape. Understanding these factors is vital for improving public health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs across the state.

This research area draws upon and contributes to public health, behavioral science, and communication studies. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing knowledge and practice in health promotion.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Samantha Lawson UAMS 4 147 Faculty
Breeanne Carter University of Arkansas 2 14
Jennifer L. Clampitt UAMS 2 7
Camille Hart UAMS 2 16
W. Jinnings Burruss UA Pine Bluff 1 6
Kristin M. Jett University of Arkansas 1 2 Graduate Student
Jourdan Scoggins University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 0 0
Madison Waymire UAMS 0 0
Public Health Research 5 Diet And Metabolism Studies 4 Child And Adolescent Health 3 Physical Activity And Health 2 Media Studies And Communication 2 Behavioral And Psychological Studies 2 Health And Medical Research Impacts 2 Behavioral Health And Interventions 2 Innovative Teaching And Learning Methods 2 Health Sciences Research And Education 2 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 1 Women'S Health 1 Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions 1 Gut Microbiota And Health 1 Consumer Behavior In Brand Consumption And Identification 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
8,839 works in 2026
+4.0% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
3.4% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 9
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 1,766
  2. 2 Johns Hopkins University 1,564
  3. 3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1,069
  4. 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1,018
  5. 5 Northwestern University 954

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Health Promotion.

Breeanne Carter University of Arkansas
42%
W. Jinnings Burruss UA Pine Bluff
Breeanne Carter University of Arkansas
38%
Jennifer L. Clampitt UAMS
Madison Waymire UAMS
23%
Breeanne Carter University of Arkansas
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