Pooled prevalence and associated factors of traditional uvulectom among children in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional childhood uvulectomy (TCU) is an unregulated cultural practice associated with significant health risks, including infections, anemia, aspiration, and oral or pharyngeal injuries. The reuse of unsafe tools such as blades, needles, or thread loops exacerbates the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis B. Despite its clinical significance, the pooled prevalence and associated factors of TCU have not been adequately examined through systematic reviews or meta-analyses.

Objective

This review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and associated factors of TCU in some African countries.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive search was performed across m

SUBMITTER: Demis Kebede S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774377 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature