Systematic review and meta-analysis of diabetic foot ulcers and associated factors among adults in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and serious complication of diabetes that substantially increases morbidity, disability, and healthcare costs worldwide. In Ethiopia, the national burden of diabetic foot ulcers remains unclear due to fragmented and inconsistent evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers among adults with diabetes in Ethiopia and to identify major associated factors.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for studies published between January 1, 2015, and August 9, 2025. Observational studies reporting the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers, defined as ulceration of the foot below the ankle in adults

SUBMITTER: Wondmeneh TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752022 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature