Evaluating health-related quality of life in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis of EQ-5D-based studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is crucial for understanding how health conditions impact overall well-being. The EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D) is a widely used tool for measuring HRQoL across diseases. In Ethiopia, this tool has been employed to assess HRQoL across various healthcare settings. This study aims to summarize EQ-5D-derived health outcomes in Ethiopian populations and identify key determinants influencing these outcomes.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus was conducted through May 2024, with no publication date restrictions, focusing on HRQoL and EQ-5D instruments in Ethiopian populations. Grey literature searches were also performed using Google's Advanced Search. Cross-sectional studies across various diseases were includ

SUBMITTER: Tarekegn TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563791 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature