Prevalence and associated factors of dyslipidemia among adults with coexisting chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dyslipidemia is a well-established, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of dyslipidemia, its components, and associated factors among adult patients residing in Ethiopia.

Method

A comprehensive search of articles was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, African Journals Online, Google Scholar, and University repositories. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal criteria. Dyslipidemia was defined based on the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III cut-off points. We pooled the effect sizes using a random-effects model in Stata (v.16). Subgroup and sensitivity analysis were also performed. Small study effect was assessed by

SUBMITTER: Zeleke TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040176 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature