Abstract
Background and Aims: Human papillomaviruses are the most common sexually transmitted infections, with high-risk types linked to cervical cancer in women and other cancers in both sexes. Analyzing published data can guide future research priorities and address overlooked areas. Bibliometric analysis, which assesses research activities in a specific field, is a valuable tool for this purpose. To understand HPV research trends in Iran, a scientometric analysis was conducted on articles published by Iranian researchers in the HPV field from 2002 to 2023 and indexed in the Web of Science database. 74% of the articles were original, with the highest publication rate in 2021. Tehran University of Medical Sciences had the most publications. Cancer-related studies received the most attention, while genital warts research was less common. Gene cloning/protein expression, adjuvants/nano-delivery systems and therapeutic vaccines was found to be the most popular area of studies on HPV vaccine. The number of publications in Iran is significantly lower compared to developed countries. It is imperative to delve deeper into various aspects of HPV within the country. Enhancing the quality of original studies that delve into the basic aspects of HPV is crucial. Research on HPV vaccines should be structured as extensive, collaborative endeavors involving universities and vaccine manufacturers. Further investigations into genital warts are warranted. |
