Metabolic syndrome among people with mental illness in sub Saharan Africa: Female gender as a factor. A Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among psychiatric patients in developing nations is mounting alarmingly and it is a reason for decreased life expectancy and quality of life of people with mental illness. Although great discrepant epidemiological studies have been carried out in Sub Saharan African countries, there has no systematic review and meta-analysis conducted. Therefore, summarized evidence has a paramount importance for policy makers and health planning. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to examine the effect of gender on metabolic syndrome among people with mental illness in sub Saharan Africa.

Method

Systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, CINAHL, Web of science, Global health electronic databases.

SUBMITTER: Kabthymer RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8111264 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature