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0021/2026 - Self-care practices in leprosy: perspectives from a bibliometrics analysis from 1976 to 2024.
Práticas de autocuidado em hanseníase: perspectivas a partir de análise bibliométrica do período 1976–2024

Author:

• Nágila Nathaly Lima Ferreira - Ferreira, NNL - <nagilanathaly@live.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1261-630X

Co-author(s):

• Alberto Novaes Ramos Jr. - Ramos Jr, AN - <novaes@ufc.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7982-1757
• Nicolas Gustavo Souza Costa - Costa, NGS - <gustavonicolas772@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1489-2324
• Rômulo do Nascimento Rocha - Nascimento, RR - <romuloroch5@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4080-9560
• Eliana Amorim de Souza - Souza, EA - <eliana.amorim@ufba.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9653-3164
• Carmem E. Leitão Araújo - Araújo, CEL - <carmemleitao@ufc.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4322-8390


Abstract:

Self-care practices in leprosy are pivotal to preventing disabilities, enabling rehabilitation and promoting health by addressing physical and psychosocial impacts on affected individuals. It is estimated that 3 to 4 million people worldwide live with visible physical disabilities. We analyzed the The scientific output on self-care in leprosy through a bibliometric survey conducted in November 2024 using the descriptors “self-care” and “leprosy” in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science and Dimensions. The analysis comprised two stages: (1) network mapping with Scopus data in VOSviewer using “Co-authorship”, “Co-occurrence”, “Citation” and “Co-citation” versus “author as units of analysis; and (2) topics presented in the four databases. We identified 126 publications over indicating a steady rise of interest, broader collaborative networks and some degree of internationalization, — particularly among European countries, — while endemic countries contribute substantially to output. Funding remains essential given the neglected nature of the disease, notably regarding self-care. Research focus has shifted towards individuals and psychosocial dimensions of illness. Scientific disparities disparities persist, underscoring the need for decision‑oriented research to inform public policies.

Keywords:

Leprosy; Self-care; Health policy; Bibliometrics; Bibliometric indicators.

Content:

Self-care practices in leprosy: perspectives from a bibliometrics analysis from 1976 to 2024.


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Ferreira, NNL, Ramos Jr, AN, Costa, NGS, Nascimento, RR, Souza, EA, Araújo, CEL. Self-care practices in leprosy: perspectives from a bibliometrics analysis from 1976 to 2024.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/Jan). [Citado em 25/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/selfcare-practices-in-leprosy-perspectives-from-a-bibliometrics-analysis-from-1976-to-2024/19919



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