A bibliometric analysis of cancer research funders and collaborators in Kenya: 2007-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Cancer research is essential to the development and implementation of effective control strategies and interventions. In Kenya, cancer is the third leading cause of death. Country specific research conducted by local and international investigators can inform a national plan to address local needs across the cancer care continuum. This analysis aims to provide information about the trends and types of cancer research collaborations, funding, and outputs from 2007 to 2017, to understand gaps and opportunities to strengthen Kenya-led cancer research capacity.

Methods

This analysis included 243 studies from a previously published phase 1 scoping review of oncology research conducted and published in Kenya from 2007 to 2017. The citation metadata was drawn from the Web of Sc

SUBMITTER: Vargas JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9394640 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature