Depression, anxiety and associated factors among cancer patients in Africa; a systematic review and meta-analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and anxiety are the most common types of mental disorders among cancer patients. Many research studies carried out in African countries indicate that anxiety and depression are highly prevalent, but the results vary across regions. Thus, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among cancer patients in Africa.

Methods

The databases EMBASE, PubMed, African Journals Online, and Google Scholar were used to identify articles. This systematic review and meta-analysis included 32 (31 for depression and 25 for anxiety) original articles from 11 African countries. To detect publication bias, Egger regression tests and funnel plot analysis were employed. A sensitivity analysis and a subgroup analysis wer

SUBMITTER: Nakie G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668085 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature