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Global Trend Health Literacy Research for Self-Management of Non-Communicable Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis

Proceedings Academic Universitas Jambi · Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026) · pp. 365–381

DOI
10.22437/proca.v2i3.59969
Published
2026-09-02
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Background: Health literacy is increasingly recognized as a key determinant of effective self-management and improved health outcomes among individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As the global burden of chronic diseases continues to rise, understanding the development and direction of research in this field is essential. Objective: This study aimed to analyze global publication trends, leading contributors, and emerging research themes related to health literacy and self-management for NCDs. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database. English-language journal articles published between 2020 and 2026 were retrieved using predefined search terms related to health literacy, self-management, primary care, family medicine, and NCDs. A total of 338 articles met the inclusion criteria. Bibliometric mapping and network visualization were performed using VOSviewer to examine publication trends, productive countries and institutions, and keyword co-occurrence. Results: Scientific publications showed a consistent increase during the study period. The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom were the leading contributors, while institutions specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, nursing, and public health produced the highest research output. Keyword analysis identified primary care, self-management, chronic disease, and chronic disease management as the dominant research themes, with recent studies increasingly focusing on health education, multimorbidity, public health, and patient-centered care. Conclusion: Research on health literacy and self-management for NCDs continues to expand and is shifting toward multidisciplinary, patient-centered approaches. These findings provide valuable evidence for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in strengthening primary care and developing future health literacy interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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Nuriyah NuriyahAffiliation unknown26
Ima MariaAffiliation unknown26
Ahmad SyauqyAffiliation unknown18
Nyimas Natasha Ayu ShafiraAffiliation unknown12
Huntari HarahapAffiliation unknown12
Amelia Dwi FitriAffiliation unknown11
Anggelia PuspasariAffiliation unknown11
Rina Nofri EnisAffiliation unknown11
Herlambang HerlambangUniversitas Jambi11
AuroraAffiliation unknown9
Citra MaharaniAffiliation unknown8
Tengku Arief Buana PerkasaAffiliation unknown8
NuriyahAffiliation unknown7
Mirna Marhami IskandarAffiliation unknown7
Patrick Wiliam GadingAffiliation unknown7
Maria Estela KarolinaAffiliation unknown6
Mara Imam Taufiq SiregarAffiliation unknown6
Attiya IstariniAffiliation unknown5
Asro Hayani HarahapAffiliation unknown5
Raihanah SuzanAffiliation unknown4
Ratna SugiartiAffiliation unknown4
KamariyahAffiliation unknown4
Andi SubandiAffiliation unknown4
Miftahurrahmah MiftahurrahmahAffiliation unknown4
LipinwatiAffiliation unknown4
Sri MulyaniDiponegoro University3
Rita HalimAffiliation unknown3
Ratna SugiatiAffiliation unknown3
Esa Indah AyudiaAffiliation unknown3
Tia Wida EkaputriAffiliation unknown2
FitriyantiAffiliation unknown2
Humaryanto HumaryantoAffiliation unknown2
Susan TarawifaAffiliation unknown2
Ave Olivia RahmanAffiliation unknown2
Maulina AnalitaAffiliation unknown1

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