Cultural and Behavioural Perspectives on Traditional Medicine Use in Cardiovascular Health
Keywords:
Traditional medicine, Cardiovascular disease, Cultural perspectives, Bibliometric analysisAbstract
The growing burden of cardiovascular diseases and interest in complementary approaches have stimulated research on cultural and behavioural determinants of traditional medicine (TM). This study examines 689 Scopus-indexed documents (2016–2026) using ScientoPy, Scopus Analyser, and VOSviewer. Publications show fluctuating but increasing trends, peaking in 2025, with the highest citations in 2019 and 2024. The USA and China are the leading contributors, supported by major funding agencies. Keyword analysis reveals strong behavioural-cultural clustering linked to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, highlighting patient attitudes and adherence. Findings emphasise the need to integrate cultural competence and behavioural insights into cardiovascular healthcare to improve TM use and outcomes.
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