Effectiveness of interventions for improving timely diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To systematically synthesise available evidence on the nature and effectiveness of interventions for improving timely diagnosis of breast and cervical cancers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Design

A systematic review of published evidence. The review was conducted and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Data sources

A comprehensive search of published literature was conducted. In addition, relevant grey literature sources and bibliographical references of included studies were searched for potentially eligible evidence.

Study selection

Studies published between January 2010 and November 2020 were eligible for inclusion. To be eligible, studies had to report on interventions/s

SUBMITTER: Nnaji CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9039388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature