Frank M. Perna

9.0k total citations · 2 hit papers
95 papers, 5.8k citations indexed

About

Frank M. Perna is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Physiology and Dermatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Frank M. Perna has authored 95 papers receiving a total of 5.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 22 papers in Physiology and 18 papers in Dermatology. Recurrent topics in Frank M. Perna's work include Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (26 papers), Skin Protection and Aging (18 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (13 papers). Frank M. Perna is often cited by papers focused on Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (26 papers), Skin Protection and Aging (18 papers) and Physical Activity and Health (13 papers). Frank M. Perna collaborates with scholars based in United States, Malaysia and Australia. Frank M. Perna's co-authors include Lynette L. Craft, Charles E. Matthews, Kerri M. Winters‐Stone, Trisha F. Hue, Alpa V. Patel, Jennifer A. Ligibel, Kerry S. Courneya, Kathryn H. Schmitz, Anne M. May and David S. Zucker and has published in prestigious journals such as JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute, PEDIATRICS and American Journal of Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Frank M. Perna

94 papers receiving 5.5k citations

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: Consensus Statement from International Multidisciplinary Roundtable

2019 1.7k citations Charles E. Matthews, Frank M. Perna et al. profile →
From ideas to efficacy: The ORBIT model for developing behavioral treatments for chronic diseases.

2015 710 citations Frank M. Perna et al. Health Psychology profile →

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Amanda Daley United Kingdom

Nan Rothrock United States

Frank J. Penedo United States

Jamie L. Studts United States

Chris M. Blanchard Canada

Guy H. Montgomery United States

Nancy E. Avis United States

Frank J. Penedo United States

Michelle Y. Martin United States

Carl de Moor United States

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Fields of papers citing papers by Frank M. Perna

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Frank M. Perna

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Frank M. Perna. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Frank M. Perna based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Frank M. Perna. Frank M. Perna is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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Tribby, Calvin P., et al.. (2023). Consumers pay attention to ingredients on the front of a label: an eye tracking study. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 13(10). 768–774. 2 indexed citations

Bluethmann, Shirley M., Sarah Kozey Keadle, Tonya S. King, Charles E. Matthews, & Frank M. Perna. (2021). Rethinking physical activity assessment in cancer survivors: a multi-component approach using NHANES data. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 16(4). 781–790. 4 indexed citations

Sprow, Kyle, Frank M. Perna, Julien Leider, et al.. (2021). Standards-Based Physical Education in Schools: The Role of State Laws. Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 6(2). 2 indexed citations

Agurs‐Collins, Tanya, et al.. (2021). Emotion suppression, coping strategies, dietary patterns, and BMI. Eating Behaviors. 41. 101500–101500. 8 indexed citations

Perna, Frank M., et al.. (2020). Information About Sunscreen on YouTube and Considerations for Sun Safety Promotion: Content Analysis. JMIR Dermatology. 3(1). e14411–e14411. 5 indexed citations

Guy, Gery P., Meg Watson, Andrew B Seidenberg, et al.. (2017). Trends in indoor tanning and its association with sunburn among US adults. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 76(6). 1191–1193. 38 indexed citations

Saint‐Maurice, Pedro F., Youngwon Kim, Paul R. Hibbing, et al.. (2017). Calibration and Validation of the Youth Activity Profile: The FLASHE Study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 52(6). 880–887. 66 indexed citations

Kim, Youngwon, Paul R. Hibbing, Pedro F. Saint‐Maurice, et al.. (2017). Surveillance of Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior With Wrist Accelerometry. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 52(6). 872–879. 24 indexed citations

Nebeling, Linda, Erin Hennessy, April Y. Oh, et al.. (2017). The FLASHE Study: Survey Development, Dyadic Perspectives, and Participant Characteristics. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 52(6). 839–848. 104 indexed citations

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Perna, Frank M., Kisha Coa, Richard P. Troiano, et al.. (2015). Muscular Grip Strength Estimates of the U.S. Population From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2012. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30(3). 867–874. 77 indexed citations

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Lawman, Hannah G., Richard P. Troiano, Frank M. Perna, et al.. (2015). Associations of Relative Handgrip Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Biomarkers in U.S. Adults, 2011–2012. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 50(6). 677–683. 213 indexed citations

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Taber, Daniel R., Jamie F. Chriqui, Frank M. Perna, et al.. (2013). Association between state physical education (PE) requirements and PE participation, physical activity, and body mass index change. Preventive Medicine. 57(5). 629–633. 38 indexed citations

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Holman, Dawn M., Kathleen A. Fox, Jeffrey Glenn, et al.. (2013). Strategies to Reduce Indoor Tanning. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 44(6). 672–681. 46 indexed citations

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Vogel, Amanda L., Annie Feng, April Oh, et al.. (2012). Influence of a National Cancer Institute transdisciplinary research and training initiative on trainees' transdisciplinary research competencies and scholarly productivity. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 2(4). 459–468. 27 indexed citations

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Newcomer, R, et al.. (2009). Measuring Postinjury Depression among Male and Female Competitive Athletes. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 31(1). 60–76. 139 indexed citations

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Greenberg, Isaac, Stephanie Sogg, & Frank M. Perna. (2009). Behavioral and Psychological Care in Weight Loss Surgery: Best Practice Update. Obesity. 17(5). 880–884. 71 indexed citations

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Perna, Frank M., Lynette L. Craft, Charles S. Carver, & Michael H. Antoni. (2008). Negative affect and barriers to exercise among early stage breast cancer patients.. Health Psychology. 27(2). 275–279. 18 indexed citations

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Craft, Lynette L. & Frank M. Perna. (2004). The Benefits of Exercise for the Clinically Depressed. The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders. 6(3). 104–111. 432 indexed citations

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Perna, Frank M. & Sharon McDowell. (1995). Role of psychological stress in cortisol recovery from exhaustive exercise among elite athletes. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2(1). 13–26. 28 indexed citations

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Perna, Frank M.. (1991). Life satisfaction, psychosocial development and perceived mentoring at career termination of collegiate male athletes. University Microfilms eBooks. 2 indexed citations

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