Bibliometric analysis of global migration health research in peer-reviewed literature (2000-2016).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The health of migrants has become an important issue in global health and foreign policy. Assessing the current status of research activity and identifying gaps in global migration health (GMH) is an important step in mapping the evidence-base and on advocating health needs of migrants and mobile populations. The aim of this study was to analyze globally published peer-reviewed literature in GMH.

Methods

A bibliometric analysis methodology was used. The Scopus database was used to retrieve documents in peer-reviewed journals in GMH for the study period from 2000 to 2016. A group of experts in GMH developed the needed keywords and validated the final search strategy.

Results

The number of retrieved documents was 21,457. Approximately one third (6878; 32.1%)

SUBMITTER: Sweileh WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6011263 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature