Prevalence of hypertension and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertension is a major public health problem globally and it is a leading cause of death and disability in developing countries. This review aims to estimate the pooled prevalence of hypertension and its determinants in Ethiopia.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted at the electronic databases (PubMed, Hinari, and Google Scholar) to locate potential studies. Heterogeneity between studies checked using Cochrane Q test statistics and I2 test statistics and small study effect were checked using Egger's statistical test at 5% significance level. Sensitivity analysis was checked. A random-effects model was employed to estimate the pooled prevalence of hypertension and its determinants in Ethiopia.

Results

In this review, 38 studies that are co

SUBMITTER: Tiruneh SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7774863 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature