Assessment of psycho-oncology in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to witness a significant increase in the burden of cancer. Contrary to Western literature, the burden of psycho-oncology is yet to be established within the MENA region. This study reviews all available evidence characterizing the psychological burden among patients with cancer across the MENA region.

Methods

We systematically explored the PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane/CENTRAL, and Web of Science (WoS) databases for reports on the psychiatric burden among patients with cancer residing within the MENA region from January 2000 until January 2023. Raw proportion were extracted and analyzed using a random-effects model.

Findings

Eighty-three studies comprised of 16 810 participants, representing 14 countries

SUBMITTER: Al-Hussaini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11546821 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature