Retention in care for type 2 diabetes management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Diabetes prevalence has risen rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa, but rates of retention in diabetes care are poorly understood. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine rates of retention in care of persons with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Global Health and CINAHL online databases for cohort studies and randomised control trials (RCTs) published up to 12 October 2021, that reported retention in or attrition from care for patients with type 2 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Retention was defined as persons diagnosed with diabetes who were alive and in care or with a known outcome, while attrition was defined as loss from care.

Results

From 6559 articles identified, after title and abstract screening, 209 articles underwent

SUBMITTER: Garrib A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10947597 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature