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Journal of Adolescent Health

The Journal of Adolescent Health is the official publication of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. It is a multidisciplinary scientific journal dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults and publishes research in adolescent and young adult health and medicine ranging from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to public health and policy.

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Subject Pediatrics, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1054-139X
eISSN 1879-1972
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access options are available. Color reproduction online is free of charge; print color charges are provided after acceptance.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Adolescent Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must disclose any prior publications or submissions with overlapping information or state that none exist, confirm the work is not under consideration elsewhere, and include any potential conflict of interest, the role of the study sponsor, and additional disclosures.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript The manuscript is limited to 3500 words. The manuscript should usually be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript should include a 50-word Implications and Contribution summary statement, 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process at the end of the manuscript before the References list if such tools were used.
References The reference list is limited to 40 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited with Arabic numerals in brackets, use MEDLINE journal title abbreviations, list the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for works with 4 or more authors, and exclude unpublished observations, personal communications, and preprints.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate individual files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure titles or captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be submitted as a separate document with its title and footnotes.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must disclose overlapping prior publications or submissions, state exclusive submission, and include conflict-of-interest, sponsor-role, and other disclosure statements.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 200 words. The abstract should be provided in a structured table format. The abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript The manuscript is limited to 4500 words. The manuscript should include an introduction, review of the relevant literature, discussion, summary, and implications section. The manuscript should include a 50-word Implications and Contribution summary statement, 3 to 10 keywords below the abstract, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited as Arabic numerals in brackets, use MEDLINE journal title abbreviations, list the first 3 authors followed by et al. for 4 or more authors, and exclude preprints and unpublished observations or personal communications.
Figures & Tables Review Articles are limited to 5 tables and or figures. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate individual files, with figure titles or captions supplied separately and tables saved as separate documents with titles and footnotes. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text.
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Adolescent Health Briefs

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter must state any potential conflict of interest and sponsor role and affirm that the work is not under consideration by another journal unless overlapping prior submissions or publications are disclosed.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript is limited to 1000 words. Manuscript should usually be divided into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript should include a 50-word Implications and Contribution summary statement, a list of keywords, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if applicable.
References References are limited to 20. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, identified by Arabic numerals in brackets, use MEDLINE journal title abbreviations, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al. for works with 4 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to a combined total of 2. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate individual files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure titles and captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be submitted as a separate document with its title and footnotes.
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Clinical Observations

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any overlapping prior publications or submissions, state exclusive submission, and include conflict-of-interest, sponsor-role, and other disclosure statements.
Abstract A 200-word summary abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words. Manuscript should include an introduction, a concise discussion of the clinical observation, and a discussion. The manuscript must include keywords, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in writing must be disclosed in a declaration section placed before the references.
References References are limited to 10. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited with Arabic numerals in brackets, and list the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for works with 4 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures, tables, and illustrations are limited to a combined total of 1. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate individual files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure titles and captions must be supplied separately, and each table must be provided as a separate document with its title and footnotes.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, real or perceived, and include the journal’s required overlap, exclusivity, sponsor-role, and additional disclosure statements.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must not exceed 400 words. The letter must disclose potential conflicts of interest, real and perceived, at the bottom of the letter.
References Letters To The Editor may include up to 5 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and list the first 3 authors followed by 'et al.' for works with 4 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must be submitted as separate individual files rather than embedded in the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

When Change Is the Question: Leveraging Latent Growth Modeling to Advance Adolescent Mental Health Research

Devon J. Hensel

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.03.010
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How to Think About the Relationship Between Concussion and Pubertal Hormone Levels

Albert C. Hergenroeder

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.03.011
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Beyond Access Is Engagement

Abraham Gallegos, Paul J. Chung

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.03.007
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Themes of Resilience and Human Connection Mark JAH Intersections' Fifth Year

Sheila Quinn, Benjamin Parva

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.03.015
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Age of Sexual Consent in India and Beyond: Legal Tensions Between Child Protection, Adolescent Development, and Public Health

Pragnesh Parmar, Gunvanti Rathod

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.04.008
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 13 days from submission to first decision and 55 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must accompany all submissions. It should describe the manuscript's unique contribution and include disclosure of overlapping prior publications or submissions, a statement that the work is not and will not be submitted elsewhere while under consideration, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, the role of the study sponsor, and additional disclosures. Authors are also asked to provide 5 potential reviewers in the submission materials, and preprints must be disclosed in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access options are available. No primary APC amount is stated.

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Research Topics

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Child and Adolescent Health Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Eating Disorders and Behaviors LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Smoking Behavior and Cessation Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Reproductive Health and Contraception Child Abuse and Trauma Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life School Health and Nursing Education Homelessness and Social Issues Reproductive tract infections research Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Impact of Technology on Adolescents Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Sex work and related issues Global Maternal and Child Health Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology

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