Objective: Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count <150×109/L, is a condition frequently encountered during pregnancy. We aim to perform a bibliometric analysis of the literature on thrombocytopenia in pregnancy to identify research trends, leading contributors, and citation patterns. By analyzing scientific productivity, collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence, we aim to map the development of the field and highlight gaps to guide future research.
Materials and Methods: We included articles, reviews, and early-view articles published in English on pregnancy and thrombocytopenia from the Web of Science database between 1972 and 2024. VOSviewer and R-bibliometrix were used for bibliometric analysis, examining the distribution of leading research countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords.
Results: The bibliometric analysis on pregnancy and thrombocytopenia identified 2,149 publications across 691 journals, authored by 8,959 researchers. The United States led with 544 publications. The top three journals were American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Transfusion. Kaplan C., Husebekk A., and Skogen B. were the most frequently cited authors in this field.
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis highlights the scientific productivity on pregnancy and thrombocytopenia and serves as an important resource for identifying potential areas for future research and collaboration. The expansion of research in this domain will contribute to the accumulation of knowledge and enhance clinical applications.