Heart Failure Treatment Outcomes in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Bekele Firomsa, Tafese Lalise, Fekadu Ginenus, Dube Geleta Nenko, Dugassa Dinka, Samuel Dagim
Primary Institution: Wallaga University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and predictors of poor heart failure treatment outcomes in Ethiopia?
Conclusion
The prevalence of poor heart failure treatment outcomes in Ethiopia is high, with smoking and medication-related problems being significant predictors.
Supporting Evidence
- The pooled prevalence of poor heart failure treatment outcomes was found to be 16.67%.
- Smoking cigarettes was associated with a 10.74 times higher likelihood of poor treatment outcomes.
- Medication-related problems increased the likelihood of poor treatment outcomes by 3.99 times.
Takeaway
Many people in Ethiopia with heart failure are not getting better, especially if they smoke or have problems with their medications.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies using five databases.
Potential Biases
Potential for publication bias as studies with negative results may be less likely to be published.
Limitations
The included studies varied in design and quality, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female, with a total sample size of 3002 patients.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.962
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 10.67–22.67
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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