Online Scientific Research on Placentophagy: a Bibliometric Analysis

Overview

Journal Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2024 May 20

PMID 38765532

Authors

Paloma Elisama de Oliveira Morais

Melissa Santos Nassif

Andreia Cristina Barbosa Costa

Patricia Scotini Freitas

Romulo Severo Sampaio

Isabelle Cristinne Pinto Costa

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Abstract

Objective: To classify the bibliometric indicators of online scientific research on placentophagy.

Methods: A bibliometric study was conducted to quantify the scientific production of authors and institutions with the aim of highlighting the growth and impact of these publications nationally and internationally. The Bradford Law, network maps, and textual statistics were used, with searches conducted in libraries and databases in October 2021.

Results: The sample consisted of 64 articles, whose primary authors were associated with 49 institutions, and mostly with degrees in anthropology. The United States of America was the country that published the most papers on the theme, and most studies were reviews with individual production. Through the term analysis, it was found that the predominant themes regarding placentophagy were the following: Alternative therapy for women's health, methodologies used for research in this area, period of placenta ingestion (postpartum period), and its benefits.

Conclusion: The bibliometric indicators found are essential for the development of future research.

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