A systematic review and meta-analysis of health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia.

Introduction: Despite Ethiopia's best efforts, the physical, psychological, social, and environmental aspects of quality of life among patients with cardiovascular illnesses such as hypertension have not received adequate consideration. The quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia has not been thoroughly examined; therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with health-related quality of life among patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Methods: The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis were reported in accordance with the International Recommended Reporting items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines.

Major electrolyte disorder and associated factors among patients with chronic disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Alterations in electrolytes are associated with a number of clinical problems and prompt diagnosis of electrolyte disorder and treatment are crucial in the management of patients with chronic illness. Even though, major electrolyte disorders are common among patients with chronic diseases, the problem were not received enough attention. Thus, the aim of this review was to determine the pooled prevalence and associated factors of major electrolyte disorder among patients with chronic diseases.

Practice on hepatitis B virus infection prevention and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hepatitis B infection due to poor practices can result in prolonged hospital stays, long-term disability, increased microbial resistance, financial burdens and death. There has been no comprehensive study assessing the practice level of hepatitis B virus infection prevention in Ethiopia despite the high risk of exposure. Thus, this review aimed to assess practice on hepatitis B virus infection prevention in Ethiopia.

Cognitive impairment and associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Inappropriate management of blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus leads to micro-vascular and macro-vascular complications, subsequently leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. In addition, diabetes independently increases the occurrence of cognitive impairment complicated by dementia. Scientific evidence on the magnitude of cognitive impairment will provide a sound basis for the determination of healthcare needs and the planning of effective healthcare services.

Prescribing patterns of statins and associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In sub-Saharan African nations, there's a documented shortfall in the utilization of statins, despite established clinical guidelines advocating their use for reducing cardiovascular risks and overall mortality among Type 2 diabetes patients aged 40-75 years old. Most clinical guidelines recommend prescribing statins to individuals with type 2 diabetes to reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease. There is currently a lack of extensive research on statin utilization specifically for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Africa.

Eye care service utilization and associated factors among diabetic patients in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: 'Vision 2020, the Right to Sight', jointly coordinated by the World Health Organization's program for the prevention of blindness and deafness and the international agency for the prevention of blindness, was launched in 1999, however, the initiative faces many challenges to hitting its target. One of the challenges for this is, the absence of comprehensive data regarding eye care service utilization among diabetes mellitus patients in Africa. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of eye care service utilization and associated factors among adult diabetes mellitus patients in Africa.

Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and associated factors of depression among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia.

Background: Identifying individuals at increased risk for depression allows for earlier intervention and treatment, ultimately leading to better outcomes and potentially preventing severe symptoms. However, to date, no systematic reviews or meta-analyses have estimated the prevalence of depression among hypertensive patients. Thus, this review was initiated to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression among patients with hypertension in Ethiopia.

Precancerous cervical lesion and associated factors among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta- analysis.

Background: Despite several preventative and control measures Ethiopia continues to see an increase in cervical cancer. Comprehensive evidence is very important to suggest ministry of health. Therefore, the aim of this study is to estimate the pooled violence of Precancerous Cervical Lesion and to identify associated factors among women living with HIV AIDS in Ethiopia.

Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among patients living with chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Complementary use of medicinal plants with prescribed drugs is becoming more widespread concern among people with chronic disease like cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and hypertension. Consequently, the purpose of this review was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among patients suffering from chronic disease.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted by searching articles from Cochrane library, Google scholar, PubMed and African journal online.

Poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite the fact that hyperglycemic crisis poses a significant threat to the health care systems of developing countries like Ethiopia, there is a dearth of reliable data regarding the poor treatment outcome and associated factors among hyperglycemic emergencies in Ethiopia. Therefore, this review aimed to assess poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia.

Methods: Published articles regarding poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia were extensively searched from PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane library, and African journal online.

Self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In spite of, the need for evidence-based intervention on the potential harmful effects of self-medication practices during pregnancy, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis study regarding self-medication practices in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine prevalence of self-medication practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia.

Method: We used PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, the Wiley Online Library, and African Journals Online to choose important studies.

Incidence and Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury Among Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Patients at Chronic Follow-Up Clinic of University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study.

Background: Acute kidney injury is a common disorder worldwide, occurring in more than 13 million per year, 85% of whom live in developing countries. The high incidence of acute kidney injury among type 2 diabetic patients is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. There is limited data that address the incidence and predictors of acute kidney injury to apply evidence-based interventions in developing countries including Ethiopia specifically in the study area.