Structured health education interventions for lifestyle modification in hypertension care: a bibliometric analysis
Keywords:
Essential Hypertension, Health education, lifestyle, Lifestyle modification, Bibliometric analysisAbstract
Background:
Hypertension persists as a major global health concern. Structured health education interventions emphasizing lifestyle modification are crucial for control and prevention. Increased research output across countries elucidates strategy development and key contributors in this area.
Aims/Objectives:
This bibliometric study aims to analyze global publication trends, identify influential contributors, and track thematic shifts in structured health education interventions for lifestyle modification in hypertension management.
Methods & Materials:
A bibliometric analysis of literature from 2000 to 2025 was conducted using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. Trends in article volume, leading authors, affiliations, and journals were analyzed. Author productivity was assessed via Lotka’s Law, and thematic clusters were examined by keyword co-occurrence networks.
Results & Conclusion:
Research output expanded notably after 2013, with the United States and China producing the greatest impact. Notable authors included Ogedegebe G, Campbell N R, and Hill M D, supported by institutions such as University of California and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Key journals were PLOS ONE and BMC Public Health. Collaboration networks featured strong international partnerships, while thematic mapping revealed persistent interest in health education, self-management, eHealth, physical activity, and nutrition. Most contributors published one or two papers, with a core group maintaining high output. These findings guide priorities for hypertension care and policy formulation
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