scholarly journals Mapping Health Literacy Research in the European Union: A Bibliometric Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. e2519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara K. Kondilis ◽  
Ismene J. Kiriaze ◽  
Anastasia P. Athanasoulia ◽  
Matthew E. Falagas
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Literacy Research

scholarly journals Migrant health literacy in the European Union: A systematic literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markia Ward ◽  
Maria Kristiansen ◽  
Kristine Sørensen
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Migrant Health ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Literacy Research ◽  
The Eu

Objective: The European Union (EU) has experienced an increasing intake of migrants in recent years. As its population diversifies, new challenges present themselves for healthcare delivery due to communication, cultural differences and health literacy of migrants. In the light of this, this systematic literature review examines the state of the art of migrant health literacy research within the EU. Methods: Based on PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature review was conducted in 2013, 2016 and 2018 using the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, MEDLINE and PsychINFO. Results: A total of 21 articles were selected for inclusion. EU-related migrant health literacy research dated from 2009, but only a small number of the EU member states were represented. Eight general research themes were identifiable. Definitions of migrants varied, however, or could not be identified within a particular study, which may hamper the further dissemination of research, policy and capacity building. Conclusion: The review shows the evolution of migrant health literacy research in the EU. More research is needed however to support health system responses, to increase the health literacy of migrants and to improve the quality of healthcare in the EU.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF CYBER THREATS ON THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM ON THE EXAMPLE OF EU COUNTRIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Bozhenko ◽  
V. Koibichuk ◽  
M. Gabenko
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Market Strategy ◽  
Cyber Threats ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact

Exponential growth in the number of cyber frauds in the financial sector and their intellectualization leads to large-scale negative consequences of both financial (loss of funds by financial institutions and their customers, the bankruptcy of financial institutions, lack of tax revenues) and public (theft of personal data of consumers of financial services, reduction the level of business reputation of financial institutions, loss of public confidence in the security and reliability of financial transactions). The study used methods of systematization, comparison, structural analysis, logical generalization, bibliometric analysis (using VOSviewer 1.6.15) and methods of vertical, horizontal, financial, and trend analysis of the data set to assess the dynamics and trends of cybercrime in the financial system of the European Union. To determine the most relevant publications on this issue, the authors conducted a bibliometric analysis of scientific papers indexed by the Scopus database from 2015 to 2021. According to the study results, the expediency of separating 6 clusters by the results of scientific research, the authors of which are represented from 34 countries. The article analyzes the dynamics and trends of cybercrime in the financial sector of the European Union. Cybersecurity measures are summarized in terms of state security agencies, financial monitoring services, the Directorate General of Informatics. Cybersecurity features high on the list of the priorities of the European Commission: trust and security are at the core of the Digital Single Market Strategy, while the fight against cybercrime is one of the three pillars of the European Agenda on Security. The authors of the article emphasize that the development of digital technologies leads to an increase in the scale of cyber threats, which require prompt and timely detection, assessment, and development of appropriate measures to prevent them or minimize the possible consequences. The practical value of the study lies in the use of state regulation, supervision, and control in the development of a system of counteraction to information risks that threaten the public interest.

scholarly journals Health literacy policies and activities: developments in the past five years

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Rademakers
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Policy Agenda ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Policy ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Rigorous Evaluation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Synthesis Report

Abstract Background In the past five years, two inventory studies have been performed in which health literacy policies throughout Europe were described and analyzed: the ‘Study on sound evidence for a better understanding of health literacy in the European Union’(HEALIT4EU, 2015) and the recent HEN-synthesis report on the evidence on existing policies and linked activities and their effectiveness for improving health literacy (2018). In this presentation, data from these two studies will be compared to identify current developments regarding health literacy policy. Methods The descriptive data of both studies were, amongst others, compared with respect to the number of countries with policies or activities regarding health literacy, the geographical distribution over Europe, the content of the policies and level of implementation. Results More countries have developed policies and activities in the domain of health literacy, or are currently in the process of doing so. However, gaps remain in the geographical distribution of policy, and evidence on the effectiveness of policies and activities is still marginal. Conclusions Health literacy is more prominent on the European policy agenda. Rigorous evaluation is needed to demonstrate possible benefits of the policies for individuals, communities and society as a whole.

scholarly journals What is the Prevalence of Low Health Literacy in European Union Member States? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Baccolini ◽  
A. Rosso ◽  
C. Di Paolo ◽  
C. Isonne ◽  
C. Salerno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Literacy Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Health Literacy ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Abstract Background Many studies have shown that low health literacy (HL) is associated with several adverse outcomes. In this study, we systematically reviewed the prevalence of low HL in Europe. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched. Cross-sectional studies conducted in the European Union (EU), published from 2000, investigating the prevalence of low HL in adults using a reliable tool, were included. Quality was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Inverse-variance random effects methods were used to produce pooled prevalence estimates. A meta-regression analysis was performed to assess the association between low HL and the characteristics of the studies. Results The pooled prevalence of low HL ranged from of 27% (95% CI: 18–38%) to 48% (95% CI: 41–55%), depending on the literacy assessment method applied. Southern, Western, and Eastern EU countries had lower HL compared to northern Europe (β: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.40–1.35; β: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.25–0.93; and β: 0.72, 95% CI: 0.06–1.37, respectively). The assessment method significantly influenced the pooled estimate: compared to word recognition items, using self-reported comprehensions items (β: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.15–1.08), reading or numeracy comprehensions items (β: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.24–1.31), or a mixed method (β: 0.66, 95% CI: 0.01–1.33) found higher rates of low HL. Refugees had the lowest HL (β: 1.59, 95% CI: 0.26–2.92). Finally, lower quality studies reported higher rates of low HL (β: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.06–1.07). Discussion We found that low HL is a public health challenge throughout Europe, where one in every three to almost one in every two Europeans may not be able to understand essential health-related material. Additional research is needed to investigate the underlying causes and to develop remedies. PROSPERO Registration CRD42019133377

scholarly journals Circular Economy and Economic Development in the European Union: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vítor Domingues Martinho ◽  
Paulo Reis Mourão
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
The European Union ◽  
New Production ◽  
Bibliographic Data ◽  
Ways Of Life

Increased changes in the climate and ecosystems call for a sustainable economic development, where economic growth should be compatible with the environment goals. In order to do this, it is urgent to find new ways of life and new production systems that make our ecological footprint compatible with global sustainability. The concept of the circular economy has brought relevant contributions to this problem. The central objective of the study presented here is to highlight the main insights presented through scientific literature about the concept of the circular economy within the European Union. In practice, the intention is to show what has already been done about this topic and what can/should be implemented in the future. To achieve these objectives, 144 articles were considered from the Web of Science (Core Collection) for the topics “circular economy” and “European Union”. These documents were, firstly, analysed through a proper literature review and later explored through bibliometric analysis, considering bibliographic data and the VOSviewer software. As the main findings have revealed, the increased importance of this concept within the European Union is recognized. However, this paper also identifies several challenges in the literature, namely the concentration of the identified publications in certain countries, organizations, and authors.

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