Izadpanah Kamiar, Nejadghaderi Seyed Aria, Sharifi Hamid
HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Knowledge Hub for Migrant and Refugee Health, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
J Health Popul Nutr. 2025 Aug 18;44(1):297. doi: 10.1186/s41043-025-01044-5.
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C presents a significant public health challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), which has the highest global disease burden. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Hepatitis C-related research in the EMR using bibliometric analysis. METHODS: Between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2024, a bibliometric search was conducted using the Scopus database to identify Hepatitis C-related publications from countries in the EMR. The analysis was performed using the R-based Bibliometrix tool, which examined research productivity trends, recent themes, thematic evolution, and co-occurrence networks of terms. RESULTS: The analysis identified 9,357 publications with an 8.06% annual growth rate and 170,021 total citations. Two distinct research clusters emerged: treatment regimens and epidemiological studies. Thematic evolution revealed a consistent focus on cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, while treatment approaches shifted from interferon-based therapies to direct-acting antivirals. Analysis of genotype-related research highlighted the regional importance of Genotype 4. Recent trends indicated integrating Hepatitis C research with broader public health concerns like COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS: The Hepatitis C research landscape in the EMR is dynamic and maturing, characterized by substantial growth, diversification of research themes, and adoption of advanced treatment strategies. The findings underscore the need for continued multidisciplinary efforts and a focus on emerging themes to advance Hepatitis C management further and improve regional patient outcomes.
背景:丙型肝炎给东地中海区域带来了重大的公共卫生挑战,该区域的全球疾病负担最高。本研究旨在通过文献计量分析全面概述东地中海区域丙型肝炎相关研究。 方法:在2004年1月1日至2024年12月31日期间,使用Scopus数据库进行文献计量检索,以识别东地中海区域各国的丙型肝炎相关出版物。使用基于R的Bibliometrix工具进行分析,该工具研究了研究生产力趋势、近期主题、主题演变以及术语共现网络。 结果:分析确定了9357篇出版物,年增长率为8.06%,总被引次数为170021次。出现了两个不同的研究集群:治疗方案和流行病学研究。主题演变显示一直关注肝硬化和肝细胞癌,而治疗方法从基于干扰素的疗法转向了直接抗病毒药物。对基因型相关研究的分析突出了4型基因型在该区域的重要性。近期趋势表明丙型肝炎研究与COVID-19等更广泛的公共卫生问题相结合。 结论:东地中海区域的丙型肝炎研究格局充满活力且日趋成熟,其特点是研究大幅增长、研究主题多样化以及采用先进的治疗策略。研究结果强调需要持续开展多学科努力,并关注新兴主题,以进一步推进丙型肝炎管理并改善该区域患者的治疗效果。
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