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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer remains a significant public health issue, with delayed medical attention often leading to advanced stages and poorer survival rates. In East Africa, evidence on the prevalence and factors contributing to the delayed presentation of breast cancer is limited. As a result, this study aims to assess the pooled prevalence of delayed breast cancer presentation and identify contributing factors in East Africa.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of observational studies from East Africa using PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, Cochrane Library, Hinari, and Mednar databases. The Newcastle Ottawa 2016 Critical Appraisal Checklist assessed methodological quality. Publication bias was evaluated using a funnel plot and Egger's test, and heterogeneity was ex

SUBMITTER: Mulugeta C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003360 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature