Accessing Public Health Literature in Portuguese-Speaking Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Barreto Mauricio L, Barata Rita Barradas
Primary Institution: Instituto de Saúde Coletiva, Federal University of Bahia
Hypothesis
How can access to public health and epidemiology literature in Portuguese-speaking countries be improved?
Conclusion
The study highlights the concentration of public health literature in Brazil and the importance of making it accessible to the international community.
Supporting Evidence
- Brazil accounts for 60.7% of public health papers produced in Latin America.
- Most public health literature in Brazil is published in Portuguese.
- SciELO has significantly improved access to Brazilian public health journals.
Takeaway
This paper talks about how many health studies in Brazil are written in Portuguese and how important it is to share this information with everyone, even those who don't speak Portuguese.
Methodology
The paper reviews the availability of public health and epidemiology literature in Portuguese-speaking countries, focusing on Brazil.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of bias due to the language barrier, which may lead to the exclusion of significant research published in Portuguese.
Limitations
The study primarily focuses on Brazil and may not fully represent the situation in other Portuguese-speaking countries.
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