Global prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among individuals with obesity: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Modern populations are prone to obesity, as sedentary lifestyles prevail globally. Previous research has shown that obesity and Helicobacter pylori are mutually associated. However, the global prevalence of H. pylori among individuals with obesity is not yet determined.

Methods

A comprehensive search will be conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science online databases for studies that have reported the prevalence of H. pylori infection among individuals with obesity. Cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies will be included if reported sufficient data. Records screening, data extraction, and quality assessment will be done by independent reviewers. Joanna Bridge Institute checklist for prevalence studies will be used to a

SUBMITTER: Sadeghi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442524 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature