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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about COVID-19 pandemic: a bibliometric analysis
Laia Selva-Pareja1,2, Carla Camí1, Judith Roca1,3,4
1Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.
Frontiers in Public Health
|July 3, 2023
Summary
This bibliometric study analyzed publications on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to COVID-19. The findings highlight key research trends and provide a guide for future studies on public health interventions during pandemics.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Health Education
Background:
- Improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is crucial for managing COVID-19.
- Health education serves as a vital tool for disseminating information and promoting protective behaviors.
- Understanding KAP needs is essential for effective public health strategies during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct the first bibliometric analysis of publications on KAP and COVID-19.
- To analyze scientific production, authors, citations, countries, and keywords related to KAP and COVID-19.
- To identify research trends and provide insights for future studies in this field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of articles from the Web of Science Core Collection database.
- Utilized RStudio Bibliometrix and VOSviewer for data analysis.
- Examined publication trends, author contributions, country-specific output, and keyword frequencies.
Main Results:
- 777 articles were included, with peak publication and citation rates in 2021.
- Ethiopian authors showed significant contributions; Saudi Arabia led in publications, China in citations.
- PLOS One and Frontiers in Public Health were prominent journals; keywords included knowledge, attitudes, practices, and COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first bibliometric analysis of KAP and COVID-19 research.
- The high volume of publications indicates a growing research interest in this area.
- Provides valuable information for new researchers and facilitates interdisciplinary and international collaborations.
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