World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Karl Peltzer

Karl Peltzer

Award Badge
Psychology
Taiwan
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
82
Citations
30938
World Ranking
1309
National Ranking
1

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Psychology in Taiwan Leader Award

Overview

Karl Peltzer is affiliated with the Asian University in Taiwan and has a substantial body of research primarily within the fields of Medicine and Psychology. Their work spans various subfields including General Health Professions, Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health, and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine.

Their research topics cover areas such as:

  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

Karl Peltzer has contributed articles to a range of publication venues, notably:

  • Journal of Psychology in Africa
  • Research Square (Research Square)
  • Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
  • Preprints.org
  • Scientific Reports

Some of the recent papers authored or co-authored by Peltzer include:

  • "Nomogram for predicting overall survival in colorectal cancer with distant metastasis," 2021, BMC Gastroenterology
  • "Skipping Breakfast and Its Association with Health Risk Behaviour and Mental Health Among University Students in 28 Countries," 2020, Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
  • "Associations of physical partner violence and sexual violence victimization on health risk behaviours and mental health among university students from 25 countries," 2020, BMC Public Health
  • "Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among a national sample of in-school adolescents in Morocco," 2020, BMC Psychiatry
  • "Associations of loneliness with poor physical health, poor mental health and health risk behaviours among a nationally representative community-dwelling sample of middle-aged and older adults in India," 2021, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Frequent collaborators in Peltzer's research include:

  • Supa Pengpid
  • André Hajek
  • Razak M. Gyasi
  • В. П. Чехонин

Best Publications

  • Differences Between Tight and Loose Cultures: A 33-Nation Study

    Michele J . Gelfand;Jana L. Raver;Lisa Nishii;Lisa Art. Leslie

  • Work related stress, burnout, job satisfaction and general health of nurses

    Natasha Khamisa;Brian Federick Oldenburg;Karl Peltzer;Dragan Ilic

  • Data resource profile : the World Health Organization Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

    Paul Kowal;Somnath Chatterji;Nirmala Naidoo;Richard Biritwum

  • Adherence to antiretroviral therapy during and after pregnancy in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Jean B. Nachega;Olalekan A. Uthman;Olalekan A. Uthman;Jean Anderson;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer

  • Burnout in relation to specific contributing factors and health outcomes among nurses: a systematic review.

    Natasha Khamisa;Karl Peltzer;Brian Federick Oldenburg

  • Prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among university students from 22 countries.

    Karl Peltzer;Supa Pengpid;T. Alafia Samuels;Neslihan Keser Özcan

  • Physical inactivity and associated factors among university students in 23 low-, middle- and high-income countries

    Supa Pengpid;Supa Pengpid;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Hemant Kumar Kassean;Jacques Philippe Tsala Tsala

  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence among HIV patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Natalie Friend-du Preez;Shandir Ramlagan;Jane Anderson

  • Prevalence, risk factors and disability associated with fall-related injury in older adults in low- and middle-incomecountries: results from the WHO Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

    Jennifer Stewart Williams;Jennifer Stewart Williams;Paul Kowal;Paul Kowal;Heather Hestekin;Tristan O’Driscoll

  • Alcohol use and problem drinking in South Africa: findings from a national population-based survey.

    K Peltzer;A Davids;P Njuho

  • Depression and associated factors in older adults in South Africa

    Karl Peltzer;Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya

  • Work related stress, burnout, job satisfaction and general health of nurses: A follow-up study.

    Natasha Khamisa;Natasha Khamisa;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Dragan Ilic;Brian Oldenburg

  • Prevalence of loss of all teeth (edentulism) and associated factors in older adults in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa.

    Karl Peltzer;Sandra Hewlett;Alfred E. Yawson;Paula Moynihan

  • Risk Factors and Disability Associated with Low Back Pain in Older Adults in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Results from the WHO Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE)

    Jennifer Stewart Williams;Nawi Ng;Karl Peltzer;Alfred Yawson

  • Use of traditional complementary and alternative medicine for HIV patients in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Natalie Friend-du Preez;Shandir Ramlagan;Henry Fomundam

  • Adolescent pregnancy and associated factors in South African youth

    G Mchunu;K Peltzer;B Tutshana;L Seutlwadi

  • Determinants of knowledge of HIV status in South Africa: results from a population-based HIV survey.

    Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Gladys Matseke;Thembile Mzolo;Mmapaseka Majaja

  • Illicit Drug Use and Treatment in South Africa: a review

    Karl Peltzer;Shandir Ramlagan;Bruce D. Johnson;Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya;Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya

  • Effect of personal and work stress on burnout, job satisfaction and general health of hospital nurses in South Africa

    Natasha Khamisa;Natasha Khamisa;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Dragan Ilic;Brian Oldenburg

  • Risk factors and child sexual abuse among secondary school students in the Northern Province (South Africa).

    Sylvester Ntomchukwu Madu;Karl Peltzer

  • Common risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases among older adults in China, Ghana, Mexico, India, Russia and South Africa: the study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) wave 1

    Fan Wu;Yanfei Guo;Somnath Chatterji;Yang Zheng

  • Superstition, risk-taking and risk perception of accidents among South African taxi drivers

    Karl Peltzer;Walter Renner

  • The Prevalence and Social Determinants of Hypertension among Adults in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based National Survey.

    Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Supa Pengpid;Supa Pengpid

  • Prevalence of psychological distress and associated factors in tuberculosis patients in public primary care clinics in South Africa

    Karl Peltzer;Karl Peltzer;Pamela Naidoo;Pamela Naidoo;Gladys Matseke;Julia Louw

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert A. C. Ruiter
Robert A. C. Ruiter Maastricht University
David L. Sam
David L. Sam University of Bergen
Elias Mpofu
Elias Mpofu University of North Texas
Malcolm MacLachlan
Malcolm MacLachlan National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Steffen Moritz
Steffen Moritz University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Christoph Mundt
Christoph Mundt Heidelberg University
Todd S. Woodward
Todd S. Woodward University of British Columbia
Thomas Fuchs
Thomas Fuchs University of Göttingen
Peter B. Smith
Peter B. Smith University of Sussex
Linda S. Adair
Linda S. Adair University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online psychology degrees can open doors to a variety of rewarding career pathways, from counseling and clinical psychology to research and organizational behavior. With the rise of flexible online education options, it’s easier than ever to balance your studies with work or family commitments.

When considering your degree, affordability is a crucial factor. Many students seek most affordable psychology degree programs in Boston, while others compare affordable psychology programs in California for in-state and out-of-state tuition differences. Similarly, there are flexible learning options highlighted in affordable psychology programs in Florida, making it easier for students nationwide to find accessible programs.

Location can also impact your degree choice. For example, exploring affordable psychology degrees in Houston may reveal programs with specialized concentrations or accelerated formats. By comparing these options, prospective students can find the program that best fits their financial situation and long-term career goals.

Best Scientists Citing Karl Peltzer

Trending Scientists