A systematic review of endometrial cancer clinical research in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women in Africa are experiencing a rising burden of endometrial cancer. Research and investment to improve treatment and outcomes are critically needed. We systematically reviewed and characterized endometrial cancer-related research within a clinically relevant context to help organize and assess existing endometrial cancer research in Africa.

Methods

According to PRISMA guidelines, we searched online databases for published endometrial cancer articles from African countries from January 1, 2011, to July 20, 2021. Based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria, independent reviewers documented the study design, country/region, human development index, focus of research, type of interventions performed, and histologic and molecular type to illustrate the breadth of

SUBMITTER: Anakwenze CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787484 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature