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Cardiovascular disease research in the Arab world: a scoping review from seven Arab countries (2000–2018)

The objective of this study is to map cardiovascular disease (CVD) research productivity in Arab countries and identify gaps and opportunities that would inform future research agenda. This is a scoping review. A review of research output between January 2000 and December 2018 in seven Arab countrie...

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Published in:Public health (London) 2019-10, Vol.175, p.36-42
Main Authors: Ghandour, R., Husseini, A., Sibai, A.M., Abu-Rmeileh, N.M.E.
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description The objective of this study is to map cardiovascular disease (CVD) research productivity in Arab countries and identify gaps and opportunities that would inform future research agenda. This is a scoping review. A review of research output between January 2000 and December 2018 in seven Arab countries, selected to represent various economies and epidemiological transitions, was conducted. Data on quantity and quality, study design, setting and focus were extracted and analysed for trends by time and place. Over the study period, a total of 794 articles were published, with an average of 7.3 publications per million population. While time trends showed a 6-fold increase in the number of publications over the study period, a decreasing trend in mean journal impact factor was noted (from 2.3 in 2000 to 1.5 in 2018). Most studies (71%) were observational, 56% were conducted in medical facilities (hospitals or clinics) and most of the experimental studies (10%) were based in laboratory settings. Behavioural risk factors were addressed in 52% of the studies, and there was a dearth of studies examining associations with diet, physical inactivity or family history. Findings from this review indicate gaps in robust methods and pertinent themes in CVD research in the Arab region. Greater attention should be paid to high-quality evidence and implementation research. Also, there is a need for a more targeted CVD research agenda that is responsive to local and regional health burden and needs. •There has been an increase in volume of cardiovascular research output in Arab Region but in journals of low impact factor.•Studies are mostly observational, conducted in medical or laboratory settings, with a lack of implementation research.•Cardiovascular disease research in the Arab region remains limited and largely underutilised by policy makers.
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