Epidemiology of multimorbidity in Nepal: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity is rising in low-and middle-income countries such as Nepal, yet the research has not gained pace in this field. We aimed to systematically review the existing multimorbidity literature in Nepal and estimate the prevalence and map its risk factors and consequences.

Methods

We reviewed data collated from PubMed, Embase and CINAHL by including original studies that reported prevalence of multimorbidity in Nepal. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Appraisal Tool for Cross-sectional Studies. The summary of the review is presented both qualitatively as well as through meta-analysis to give pooled prevalence. We prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024499598).

Results

We identified 423 studies out of which seven were includ

SUBMITTER: Sinha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409287 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature