Prevalence of pressure ulcer and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressure ulcers remain common in both hospitals and in the community settings, leading to chronic wounds that are difficult to treat.

Objective

This study aims to assess the prevalence of pressure ulcer and associated factors in Ethiopia.

Methods

This review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted across electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed from March 20 and April 6, 2025. The quality of each included article was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal tool. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using STATA version 17.0. A random effects model

SUBMITTER: Belay BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12607089 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature