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Mapping Health Literacy Research in the European Union: A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Barbara K Kondilis
  • Ismene J Kiriaze
  • Anastasia P Athanasoulia
  • Matthew E Falagas

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Background: To examine and compare the research productivity on selected fields related to health literacy of the current members of the European Union, the four candidate countries waiting to join the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States. Methodology/Principal findings: A bibliometric analysis (1991–2005). Data sources included papers published by authors from each country separately. The 25 European countries produce less than 1/3 health literacy research when compared to the U.S. (13,710 and 49,523 articles were published by authors with main affiliation in the European Union and the four candidate countries, and the U.S., respectively). The Netherlands and Sweden (followed by Germany, Italy, and France) are the European countries with the highest number of research published in fields related to health literacy. After adjustment for population Sweden, Finland, and Norway, were on the top of the relevant list. In addition, Sweden, Finland, and Ireland, were on the top of the list of countries regarding research productivity on the selected fields after adjustment for gross domestic product (GDP). Conclusions/Significance: Inequalities in research published on the topic of health literacy exist among Europe, Norway, Switzerland, and the U.S. More research may need to be done in all areas of health literacy in Europe and the potential detrimental effects of this gap should be further investigated.

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  • Barbara K Kondilis & Ismene J Kiriaze & Anastasia P Athanasoulia & Matthew E Falagas, 2008. "Mapping Health Literacy Research in the European Union: A Bibliometric Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 3(6), pages 1-6, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0002519
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002519
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