Prevalence and determinants of unused medicines among households in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unused medicines present significant public health, environmental risks and economic challenges. Understanding their prevalence and determinants is crucial for designing appropriate interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and determinants of unused medicines among households in Ethiopia.

Method

A comprehensive search was conducted across major databases, including Scopus, Science Direct, Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Research Gate, to identify relevant studies published up to January 10, 2025. Eligible studies reporting the prevalence and determinants of unused medicines in Ethiopian households were included. Data were extracted via a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using STATA version

SUBMITTER: Alemayehu TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12354965 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature