Bibliometric Analysis of Hypertension Care Research in Primary Care: Insights from Four Decades of Progress

Abstract Objective Hypertension remains a global public health challenge, with significant morbidity, mortality, and economic implications. The role of Primary Health Care (PHC) in hypertension management has gained attention for its potential to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, especially in resource-constrained settings. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of research on PHC’s role in managing hypertension using bibliometric analysis. Methodology Therefore, in the present study, relevant peer-reviewed research articles published from 1984 to 2024 were downloaded from the Scopus databases and later quantitatively analyzed and visualized using Bibliometrix (R package) and VOS viewer. Finally, open challenge areas were identified for future research work. Results The present study revealed that the number of literature studies published in Hypertension Care Research in Primary Care has increased from 14 to 752 between the years 1984 to 2024. Most of the research is concentrated in the field of Medicine. The USA is the most productive country in this field, followed by the United Kingdom, Spain, and Canada.McManus, R.J. from the Jichi Medical University, Kawachi District, Japan, is the most productive author in this field. Harvard Medical School, United States, is the most relevant affiliation in terms of the number of published articles. The top 10 most relevant sources are Q1 and Q2 journals, with BMJ Open, Plos One, and Journal Of General Internal Medicine, which are the leading journals in this field. The National Institutes of Health is the leading funding agency. The United States was the largest contributor. The most important trending topics related to our study, Telehealth, Health Equity, Artificial intelligence, and Primary health care, were identified. Conclusion Hypertension care research in primary care has achieved significant milestones, critical gaps persist in interdisciplinary integration, global representation, and foundational theme development. Addressing these issues requires a concerted effort to diversify research priorities, strengthen international collaborations, and balance innovation with a commitment to addressing the underlying causes of hypertension.