Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. In Ethiopia, the survival rate of breast cancer patients is influenced by various socio-demographic, clinical, and health system factors. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and synthesize the predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of observational cohort studies. The literature search was performed between August 1 and 30, 2024, using PubMed, Hinari, EMBASE, Google, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The Newcastle Ottawa 2016 Critical Appraisal Checklist assessed methodological quality. Publication bias was evaluated using a funnel plot and Egger's test,

SUBMITTER: Mulugeta C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800556 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature