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Regional Disparities and Determinants of Visual Impairment Among Diabetic Patients in Ethiopia.
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- Regional Disparities and Determinants of Visual Impairment Among Diabetic Patients in Ethiopia.Health science reports · 2025Article
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Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes in Ethiopia has led to a rising burden of its complications, particularly Visual Impairment (VI). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence, identify associated risk factors, and evaluate geographic disparities of VI among diabetic patients in Ethiopia. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases up to January 30, 2024. Data was extracted with an Excel Sheet and analyzed using RevMan 5.4 and Results: The analysis included 11 studies with 4,204 diabetic patients. The overall pooled prevalence of VI was 29.32% (95% CI: 18.92%, 39.71%). Subgroup analysis revealed profound and statistically significant geographic disparities (Test for subgroup differences: χ² = 274.10, df = 4, Conclusion and Recommendation: There is a high and geographically heterogeneous burden of visual impairment among diabetic patients in Ethiopia. The identified risk factors are largely modifiable. We recommend implementing region-specific public health interventions that prioritize promoting physical activity, optimizing glycemic control, and managing diabetes duration effectively to mitigate the risk and disparity of visual impairment.
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