SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Health-seeking behavior and its determinants for non-communicable diseases in India - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Geographical and age disparities in psychological help-seeking among university students.Discover mental health · 2026Article
- Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Telemedicine for NCD Management During and After COVID-19 in India: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: India faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and cancer, straining the healthcare system. Given the urgent need for prevention and management, a systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) of health-seeking behaviors for NCDs is essential to guide targeted interventions to improve health outcomes. Methods: The SRMA protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023476381) and conducted adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. PubMed-Medline and Scopus databases were searched from inception to October 27, 2023. Eligible studies focused on adults (>18 years) with NCDs covered under the National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and stroke (NPCDCS). Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were conducted using predefined criteria. Meta-analysis of quantitative data was performed using DerSimonian and Laird random-effect model. Results: From 2,917 identified studies, 64 were included in the SRMA, with 40 suitable for meta-analysis. The meta-analysis revealed that 72.72% (95% CI 59.48-85.97%, Conclusion: This SRMA provide a comprehensive overview of health-seeking behavior for NCDs in India. The findings underscore the complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and systemic factors influencing healthcare access and outcomes. Targeted interventions addressing barriers identified in this review are imperative for improving public health and reducing the burden of NCDs in India. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42023476381.
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