Systematic review and meta-analysis of human visceral leishmaniasis in Iran

Rahmanian, Vahid; Rahmanian, Karamatollah; Jahromi, Abdolreza Sotoodeh; Bokaie, Saied

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“…We used the Funnel plots and Egger's regression test to check the existence of publication bias. On a condition of confirmation of publication bias, the trim-and-fill method was used to estimate the number of censored studies and correct the final estimate [ 28 ].…”

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Global knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jahromi

Jokar

Sharifi

et al. 2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Pregnant women form a specially vulnerable group due to unique changes in pregnancy, leading to a higher risk of getting a severe infection. As severe COVID-19 increases the risk of preeclampsia, preterm delivery, gestational diabetes, and low birth weight in pregnancy, there is a need to enhance pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices to prevent these complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) regarding COVID-19 at the global level. Methods The systematic literature search was conducted in the English language, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct, Web of Science, EMBASE, Springer, and ProQuest, from the occurrence of the pandemic until September 2022. We used The Newcastle Ottawa scale for cross-sectional studies checklist to evaluate the risk of bias in the studies. Data were extracted by a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed by STATA software version 14. We also employed Cochran Q statistics to assess the heterogeneity of studies and utilized Inverse variance random-effects models to estimate the pooled level of pregnant women’s KAP towards COVID-19 infection prevention. Results Based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) and inclusion criteria, 53 qualified studies were acquired from several countries. In total, 51 articles (17,319 participants) for knowledge, 15 articles (6,509 participants) for attitudes, and 24 articles (11,032 participants) for practice were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled good knowledge, positive attitude, and appropriate practice in pregnant women were estimated at 59%(95%CI: 52–66%), 57%(95%CI: 42–72%), and 53%(95%CI: 41–65%), respectively. According to subgroup analysis, the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice were 61%(95%CI: 49–72), 52%(95%CI: 30–74), and 50%(95%CI: 39–60), respectively, in Africa, and 58.8%(95%CI: 49.2–68.4), 60%(95%CI: 41–80) and 60% (95%CI: 41–78), respectively, in Asia. Conclusion The Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 infection prevention in pregnant women were low. It is suggested that health education programs and empowerment of communities, especially pregnant women, about COVID-19 continue with better planning. For future studies, we propose to investigate the KAP of COVID-19 in pregnant women in countries of other continents and geographical regions.

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Global knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jahromi

Jokar

Sharifi

et al. 2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…Additionally, the trim-and-fill approach was employed to determine the number of missing studies and adjust the total estimate. 21,22 3 | RESULTS…”

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“…To assess publication bias, Egger's and Begg's tests were performed. Additionally, the trim‐and‐fill approach was employed to determine the number of missing studies and adjust the total estimate 21,22 …”

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The incidence of oral cavity cancer in Iran: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Background and Aims Oral cancer is now a top priority for non‐communicable illnesses and universal health care plans, according to the WHO. There is no general estimate of the incidence of oral cavity cancer in Iran, despite multiple investigations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the age‐standardized incidence rate (ASR) of oral cavity cancers in Iran. Method In accordance with the MOOSE (Meta‐analyses of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) Checklist recommendations, this systematic review was conducted. PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were used as the international databases for the systematic literature search, while SID (Scientific Information Database), Magiran and element were used as the Iranian databases. The heterogeneity of the research will be evaluated by means of the inverse variance and Cochran Q tests, along with random‐effect models. It was determined what caused the heterogeneity using a meta‐regression model. By eliminating experiments one at a time, sensitivity analysis was used. The meta‐analysis was corrected utilizing the Trim‐and‐fill method due to the identification of noteworthy publication bias via the Egger's test and asymmetry of the funnel plot. Results This research incorporated a total of 22 journal articles. The pooled ASR of oral cavity cancer for males and females was estimated at 1.96 (95% CI: 1.65–2.26) (Q statistic = 1118.09, df = 25, p < .0001, I2 = 97.8%), and 1.46 (95% CI: 1.14–1.77) (Q statistic = 2576.99, df = 26, p < .0001, I2 = 99.0%), respectively. According to the funnel plots and Egger's test, there is no evidence of publication bias in studies reporting on males (bias = 1.3220, 95% CI: −3.9571, 6.6012, p = .610), but for ASR in females, Egger's test was significant (bias = −7.6366, 95% CI: 2.2141, 13.05904, p = .008). Based on Trim‐and‐fill methods, overall ASR corrected in females was estimated to be 1.36 (95% CI: 1.05%–1.66%). Conclusion Iran's oral cavity cancer incidence was lower than the global average, but owing to variables including an aging population, a rise in life expectancy, and exposure to risk factors like smoking, we anticipate an increasing trend.

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“…In contrast, Haftom and his colleagues (2021)[ 45 ] found a higher pooled prevalence of VL compared with CL in Ethiopia. Furthermore, the pooled prevalence of VL in Sudan was significantly higher than in Iran (2%)[ 46 , 47 ] and lower than it is in Latin America at 38.8%[ 48 ]. However, the current results seem to have one the highest reported pooled prevalence of CL worldwide, with only Sabzevari and his colleagues (2021)[ 49 ] in Iran reporting a higher pooled prevalence (45%); all other studies reported a lower pooled prevalence of CL compared with the current findings, including 22.1% in Mali[ 50 ], and 6.03%[ 45 ], and 19%[ 44 ] in Ethiopia.…”

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Prevalence of human leishmaniasis in Sudan: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ahmed¹,

Abdullah²,

Bello³

et al. 2022

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BACKGROUND There are three main forms of leishmaniasis in humans: cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), visceral leishmaniasis (VL), and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. The prevalence of human leishmaniasis varies widely in different countries and different regions of the same country. To date, there is no overall estimation of the prevalence of human leishmaniasis in Sudan. AIM To determine the pooled prevalence of human leishmaniasis and the disease risk factors among Sudanese citizens. METHODS From all articles written in English or Arabic languages conducted before the 4th of August 2021 from [Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and MEDLINE, African Journals Online (AJOL), ResearchGate, direct Google search, Google Scholar, and universities websites], just 20 articles with a total of 230960 participants were eligible for this study. Data synthesis and analysis were done using STATA software, version 16. EndNote citation manager version X9.3.3 and Reference Citation Analysis ( RCA ) were used to remove the duplicated studies and manage the citation respectively. RESULTS The overall pooled prevalence of human leishmaniasis in Sudan was 21% (with confidence interval 12%-30%). CL was the most common type of leishmaniasis in Sudan, with a pooled prevalence of 26% followed by VL (18%). Nevertheless, the pooled prevalence of human leishmaniasis in Sudan was higher in males compared with females (60% vs 40%). The current results revealed that the people in the age group between 15 and 44 were the most affected group (60%), and central Sudan has the highest pooled prevalence of human leishmaniasis (27%) compared with other regions of Sudan. Finally, the prevalence of human leishmaniasis seems to decrease with time. CONCLUSION This study showed that human leishmaniasis infection is still endemic in many regions in Sudan and highly prevalent in central and eastern Sudan, and CL is the most prevalent in the country. Males and adults were more susceptible to infection compared with females and children. However, the human leishmaniasis prevalence decreased relatively over time.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of human visceral leishmaniasis in Iran

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

Global knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Global knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The incidence of oral cavity cancer in Iran: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Prevalence of human leishmaniasis in Sudan: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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