Comparing cancer stage at diagnosis between migrants and non-migrants: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrants face barriers accessing healthcare, risking delays in cancer diagnosis. Diagnostic delays result in later stage diagnosis which is associated with poorer cancer survival. This review aims to compare the differences in cancer stage at diagnosis between migrants and non-migrants.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of three databases from 2000 to 2023 for studies conducted in OECD countries that compared stage at diagnosis between migrants and non-migrants. Meta-analysis compared odds ratios (OR) for early (stage I and II) stage at diagnosis. The Risk of Bias in Non-randomised Studies of Exposure tool was used to assess study quality.

Results

41 of the 11,549 studies identified were included; 34 studies had suitable data for me

SUBMITTER: Harvey-Sullivan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11756392 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature