The burden of healthcare-associated infection in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Different primary studies in Ethiopia showed the burden of nosocomial infection across geographical setting and variant period. However, the national level of burden and types of healthcare-associated infections were unknown. Hence, this systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the overall nationwide burden and types of healthcare-associated infections in Ethiopia.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, African Journal Online, and Addis Ababa University repository by date April 7, 2020. To assess publication bias, Egger's test regression analysis was applied. Weight-inverse random-effect model meta-analysis was used. Subgroup analysis was conducted based on ward type, study region, study design, sample size and diagnostic method, ward typ

SUBMITTER: Alemu AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487565 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature