Under-five mortality and social determinants in africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Under-five mortality is a key public health indicator, highly responsive to preventive interventions. While global efforts have made strides in reducing mortality rates in this age group, significant disparities persist, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to systematically review the factors influencing under-five mortality in Africa, focusing on sociodemographic factors and health-related determinants.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Studies were identified from a range of well-established indexed academic databases. Keywords and Boolean operators facilitated relevant study retrieval. Only articles published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish between January 2013 and November 2024, in peer-reviewed journals,

SUBMITTER: Avelino IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759474 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature