Brazilian Graduate-Level Research Output on Public Policies for Equity: A Bibliometric Study
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School of Health Sciences, State University of Acaraú Valley (UVA), Sobral, Brazil
2
Ceará State University (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
3
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Fortaleza, Brazil
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Public policies aimed at addressing social markers seek to reduce inequalities. Graduate level research is relevant to reducing social injustices by generating knowledge, evaluating policies, developing inclusive innovations, and training professionals with social awareness. This study analyzed Brazilian academic production on policies for the promotion of equity.
METHODS:
A descriptive study with a bibliometric and content analysis approach. Data were collected from the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations between June and September 2024. Search equation: “vulnerable populations” AND “public policies” AND (“equity” OR “promotion of equity”), with no restriction on year. Studies that did not address policies aimed at populations in situations of vulnerability or seeking to promote equity were excluded. Study selection was conducted using the Rayyan platform, and the productions were analyzed considering year, type, field of concentration, level of government, and beneficiary population group.
RESULTS:
Seventy academic works were identified: 51 master’s dissertations (72.86%) and 19 doctoral theses (27.14%). Publications occurred between 2005 and 2023, with a predominance in 2014 (n = 9; 12.85%). The main fields of concentration were Applied Social Sciences (n = 25; 35.71%), Human Sciences (n = 19; 27.14%), Agricultural Sciences (n = 11; 15.71%), and Health Sciences (n = 7; 10%), including two Collective Health theses. Analyses of municipal level policies predominated (n = 29; 41.42%); these policies were directed toward Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, the Black population and quilombola communities, and rural populations, with a predominance of quilombola (46; 65.71%) and rural populations (14; 20%).
CONCLUSIONS:
The incipient nature of Brazilian graduate level production on pro equity policies contributes to the continued invisibility of vulnerable populations. The predominance of local and regional studies highlights a commitment to in situ action. Brazilian graduate programs in Collective Health must expand their commitment to this highly sensitive and relevant topic.
Public policies aimed at addressing social markers seek to reduce inequalities. Graduate level research is relevant to reducing social injustices by generating knowledge, evaluating policies, developing inclusive innovations, and training professionals with social awareness. This study analyzed Brazilian academic production on policies for the promotion of equity.
METHODS:
A descriptive study with a bibliometric and content analysis approach. Data were collected from the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations between June and September 2024. Search equation: “vulnerable populations” AND “public policies” AND (“equity” OR “promotion of equity”), with no restriction on year. Studies that did not address policies aimed at populations in situations of vulnerability or seeking to promote equity were excluded. Study selection was conducted using the Rayyan platform, and the productions were analyzed considering year, type, field of concentration, level of government, and beneficiary population group.
RESULTS:
Seventy academic works were identified: 51 master’s dissertations (72.86%) and 19 doctoral theses (27.14%). Publications occurred between 2005 and 2023, with a predominance in 2014 (n = 9; 12.85%). The main fields of concentration were Applied Social Sciences (n = 25; 35.71%), Human Sciences (n = 19; 27.14%), Agricultural Sciences (n = 11; 15.71%), and Health Sciences (n = 7; 10%), including two Collective Health theses. Analyses of municipal level policies predominated (n = 29; 41.42%); these policies were directed toward Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, the Black population and quilombola communities, and rural populations, with a predominance of quilombola (46; 65.71%) and rural populations (14; 20%).
CONCLUSIONS:
The incipient nature of Brazilian graduate level production on pro equity policies contributes to the continued invisibility of vulnerable populations. The predominance of local and regional studies highlights a commitment to in situ action. Brazilian graduate programs in Collective Health must expand their commitment to this highly sensitive and relevant topic.
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