Mapping Behavioural Implementation Gaps in Traditional Medicine and Cardiovascular Care

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Vol. 10 No. 32 (2025): Sep / Dec
Published: Aug 2, 2026
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Traditional Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Behavioural, Bibliometric Analysis,

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Hazirah Watikah Abdah
Cardiovascular Advancement and Research Excellence Institute (CARE Institute), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Noorul Izzati Hanafi
Cardiovascular Advancement and Research Excellence Institute (CARE Institute), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Nany Hairunisa
Department of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Noor Alicezah Mohd Kasim
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The rising burden of cardiovascular diseases and growing interest in traditional medicine (TM) have driven research on healthcare utilization, cardiovascular care management and behavioural implementation gaps. This bibliometric study analysed Scopus-indexed publications (2016–2026) using ScientoPy, Scopus Analyser and VOSviewer. Results show increasing publication trends with variable citation patterns, with strong contributions from the USA and China supported by major funding agencies. Keyword and density analyses reveal clustering around cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes, with comparatively weaker emphasis on behavioural implementation constructs such as adherence and self-management. Findings highlight persistent gaps in integrating behavioural perspectives into TM-related cardiovascular research.

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Abdah, H. W., Hanafi, N. I., Nany Hairunisa, & Mohd Kasim, N. A. (2026). Mapping Behavioural Implementation Gaps in Traditional Medicine and Cardiovascular Care. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 10(32). Retrieved from https://jabs.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/jABs/article/view/484

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