Prevalence and associated factors of depression among breast cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Anissa Mohammed HassenDagnachew MelakFekade Demeke BayouHusniya YasinAregash Abebayehu ZergaBirhanu WagayeFanos Yeshanew AyeleAhmed Hussien AsfawNatnael KebedeAsnakew Molla MekonenMengistu Mera MihiretuYawkal TsegaElsabeth AddisuNiguss CherieTesfaye BirhaneHussien EndrisZinet Abegaz AsfawAbel Endawkie

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2024)

The prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa countries were higher than other regions. Thus, Emphasis should be given on developing financial assistance programs designed to cover the medical costs and improving the health care infrastructure.

Keyphrases

healthcare
risk factors
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
public health
social media