Assessing evidence of inequalities in access to medication for diabetic populations in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inequalities in access to medications among people diagnosed with diabetes inlow- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a public health concern since untreated diabetes can lead to severe complications and premature death.

Objective

To assess evidence of inequalities in access to medication for diabetes in adult populations of people with diagnosed diabetes in LMICs.

Design

We conducted a systematic review of the literature using the PRISMA-Equity guidelines. A search of five databases - PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and EMBASE - was conducted from inception to November 2015. Using deductive content analysis, information extracted from the selected articles was analysed according to the PRISMA-Equity guidelines, based on exposure variables (place of

SUBMITTER: Christiani Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5148807 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature