Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant public health challenge in ASEAN countries, particularly in settings with limited diagnostic and treatment facilities. This study presented a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of TB research published from January 1, 2000, to April 1, 2024, employing a search of the Scopus database. Our analysis of 3,666 documents revealed a growth rate of 9.98% in TB research within the region, with Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam as the leading contributors. Indonesia’s and Thailand’s publications accounted for 910 documents (24.82%) and 855 documents (23.32%), respectively. Malaysia constituted 12.06%, and Vietnam 11.29%. Key findings included an upward trend in publications on multidrug-resistant TB and TB-human immunodeficiency virus coinfection, indicating an evolving focus of regional research efforts. We also identified a marked increase in intercountry collaboration, highlighting the growing importance of cooperative approaches to TB management. This study not only mapped the scientific landscape of TB research in the ASEAN countries but also highlighted important areas for future investigations and policy development aimed at mitigating the impact of TB. The findings suggest that enhancing regional collaboration and focusing on emerging TB challenges could be pivotal for advancing TB control strategies in these countries.
Institutions: Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani University
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7215527754