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Judith J. Prochaska

Judith J. Prochaska

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
76
Citations
29178
World Ranking
493
National Ranking
234

Judith J. Prochaska publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Judith J. Prochaska sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 310 publications — 88th percentile

88% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Judith J. Prochaska D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Judith J. Prochaska sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 76 D-Index — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Overview

Judith J. Prochaska is affiliated with Stanford University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine, with substantive work in subfields including Physiology, Applied Psychology, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Clinical Psychology.

The scientist's work focuses on a variety of topics related to health behavior and intervention, particularly around tobacco use and cessation. Main topics of research include:

  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study

Judith J. Prochaska has contributed to multiple papers, some notable recent publications include:

  • A Therapeutic Relational Agent for Reducing Problematic Substance Use (Woebot): Development and Usability Study, 2021, Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Nicotine delivery and cigarette equivalents from vaping a JUULpod, 2021, Tobacco Control
  • A randomized controlled trial of a therapeutic relational agent for reducing substance misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021, Drug and Alcohol Dependence

Other frequently published works by Prochaska appear in venues such as:

  • Nicotine & Tobacco Research (7 publications)
  • Tobacco Control (6 publications)
  • Preventive Medicine (6 publications)
  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (5 publications)
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence (4 publications)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Judith J. Prochaska include:

  • Erin A. Vogel
  • Amy Chieng
  • Neal L. Benowitz
  • Lisa Henriksen
  • Molly A. Bowdring

The body of work reflects an extensive engagement with the study of smoking behavior and cessation strategies, behavioral and digital health interventions, alongside investigations into the effects of media and technology on adolescent health.

Best Publications

  • A review of correlates of physical activity of children and adolescents.

    James F. Sallis;Judith J. Prochaska;Wendell C. Taylor

  • A Physical Activity Screening Measure for Use With Adolescents in Primary Care

    Judith J. Prochaska;James F. Sallis;Barbara Long

  • Validity study of the K6 scale as a measure of moderate mental distress based on mental health treatment need and utilization

    Judith J. Prochaska;Hai-Yen Sung;Wendy Max;Yanling Shi

  • Environmental interventions for eating and physical activity: a randomized controlled trial in middle schools.

    James F Sallis;Thomas L McKenzie;Terry L Conway;John P Elder

  • Multiple health behavior change research: an introduction and overview.

    Judith J. Prochaska;Bonnie Spring;Claudio R. Nigg

  • The association of school environments with youth physical activity.

    James F. Sallis;Terry L. Conway;Judith J. Prochaska;Thomas L. Mckenzie

  • A meta-analysis of smoking cessation interventions with individuals in substance abuse treatment or recovery.

    Judith J. Prochaska;Kevin Delucchi;Sharon M. Hall

  • Correlates of physical activity in a national sample of girls and boys in grades 4 through 12.

    James F. Sallis;Judith J. Prochaska;Wendell C. Taylor;James O. Hill

  • Association of Parent and Peer Support with Adolescent Physical Activity

    Judith J. Prochaska;Miki W. Rodgers;James F. Sallis

  • Broad Reach and Targeted Recruitment Using Facebook for an Online Survey of Young Adult Substance Use

    Danielle E Ramo;Judith J Prochaska

  • Smoking, Mental Illness, and Public Health

    Judith J. Prochaska;Smita Das;Kelly C. Young-Wolff

  • Cigarette Smoking is a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease: An Analysis Controlling for Tobacco Industry Affiliation

    Janine K. Cataldo;Judith J. Prochaska;Stanton A. Glantz

  • Tobacco and marijuana use among adolescents and young adults: a systematic review of their co-use

    Danielle E. Ramo;Howard Liu;Judith J. Prochaska

  • Cardiovascular Events Associated With Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapies A Network Meta-Analysis

    Edward J. Mills;Kristian Thorlund;Shawn Eapen;Ping Wu

  • Evaluation of a Two-Year Middle-School Physical Education Intervention: M-SPAN

    Thomas L. Mckenzie;James F. Sallis;Judith J. Prochaska;Terry L. Conway

  • A Review of Multiple Health Behavior Change Interventions for Primary Prevention

    Judith J. Prochaska;James O. Prochaska

  • Smoking and Mental Illness — Breaking the Link

    Judith J. Prochaska

  • Treatment of smokers with co-occurring disorders: emphasis on integration in mental health and addiction treatment settings.

    Sharon M. Hall;Judith J. Prochaska

  • A Longitudinal Study of Children’s Enjoyment of Physical Education

    Judith J. Prochaska;James F. Sallis;Donald J. Slymen;Thomas L. McKenzie

  • Risk of cardiovascular serious adverse events associated with varenicline use for tobacco cessation: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Judith J Prochaska;Joan F Hilton

  • A multicomponent program for nutrition and physical activity change in primary care: PACE+ for adolescents.

    Kevin Patrick;James F. Sallis;Judith J. Prochaska;David D. Lydston

Frequent Co-Authors

Sharon M. Hall
Sharon M. Hall University of California, San Francisco
Danielle E. Ramo
Danielle E. Ramo University of California, San Francisco
Kevin L. Delucchi
Kevin L. Delucchi University of California, San Francisco
James F. Sallis
James F. Sallis University of California, San Diego
Neal L. Benowitz
Neal L. Benowitz University of California, San Francisco
Lisa Henriksen
Lisa Henriksen Stanford University
Luke Wolfenden
Luke Wolfenden University of Newcastle Australia
Cornelia Pechmann
Cornelia Pechmann University of California, Irvine
Derek D. Satre
Derek D. Satre University of California, San Francisco
Thomas L. McKenzie
Thomas L. McKenzie San Diego State University

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