SynthesisBMJ global health2025
The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
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Abstract
introductionThis systematic review investigates the burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria in the Middle East and North African region, highlighting the urgency and scope of these health challenges.
methodsWe searched six databases for peer-reviewed literature and additional sources to capture grey literature in any language from 2000 to 28 August 2024. Studies were included if they provided primary data on outcomes in migrants. Primary outcomes were prevalence, incidence and mortality. Peer-reviewed articles were critically appraised using Joanna Briggs Institute tools, while the AACODS (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date and Significance) checklist was used for grey literature. Estimates were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis where possible or synthesised narratively.
resultsWe included 39 studies with 81 678 migrants across 11 countries for NTDs and 16 studies encompassing 12 823 migrants across five countries for malaria. The pooled prevalence of specific NTDs among migrants was 4.7% for hookworm (95% CI 0.9% to 11.3%, I²=99%), 1.8% for
conclusionsDespite a wide range of diseases reported in 55 studies, there were gaps in the evidence, primarily related to risk factors, clinical outcomes and the subregion of North Africa. We generally found that migrants were disproportionately affected by both NTDs and malaria, especially in the Middle East.
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