The prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Globally, more than 33 million people are living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). A high prevalence of the disease is observed in people with poor socio-economic status, overcrowding, and low access to medical facilities. Even though different studies have been conducted in different settings, there is no reliable data regarding RHD prevalence. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the pooled prevalence of RHD in Ethiopia. PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, HINARI, and Google Scholar databases were used to search for peer-reviewed articles. Articles published in English between the years 1992 and 2022 September were considered. The pooled prevalence of RHD was calculated using a random-effect model at a 95% confidence interval, including the weight of each

SUBMITTER: Berhanu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571304 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature