Bibliometric analysis of cancer research outputs in Botswana between 2009 and 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer research is critical for cancer control policies; however, the state of cancer research activities in Botswana is largely unknown. The goal of this review was to describe trends and patterns of cancer research outputs in Botswana.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, African Journals Online, and African Index Medicus databases were systematically searched for peer-reviewed, primary cancer-related research articles published on the Botswana population or by Botswana institutions between January 2009 and June 2021.

Results

Of the 86 publications included, 39 (45 %) were about cervical cancer, followed by breast cancer (10 %) and Kaposi sarcoma (7 %). The remainder (27 %) were not focused on any specific cancer type. The research activities were

SUBMITTER: Koobotse MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10066854 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature