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ReviewAnemia2026

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia Among Ethiopian Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Frezer Kedir, Mathewos Mekonnen Gemmech, Yohannes Godie Ashebir, Mesfin Dabasa Jigi, Teferi Babu Itana, Ashenafi Tesfaye Yadesa, Dawit Tesfaye Rundasa, Aliyi Benti Daba, Sadik Abdulwehab

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Review in Anemia, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Frezer KedirSchool of Nursing, Jimma University, Jimma, Southwest Oromia, Ethiopia, ju.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6613-9441
Mathewos Mekonnen GemmechDepartment of Pediatric Nursing, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3794-7818
Yohannes Godie AshebirDepartment of Neonatal Nursing, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7153-4630
Mesfin Dabasa JigiDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.
Teferi Babu ItanaDepartment of Biomedical Science, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5666-4890
Ashenafi Tesfaye YadesaDepartment of Surgical and Operating Theatre Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5268-0137
Dawit Tesfaye RundasaDepartment of Surgical Nursing, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0644-0958
Aliyi Benti DabaDepartment of Surgical and Operating Theatre Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2048-3525
Sadik AbdulwehabSchool of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0863-4288

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Anemia is a prevalent but under-recognized cancer complication, particularly in low-resource countries like Ethiopia. It significantly impacts treatment outcomes, fatigue, quality of life, and mortality rates. This review aims to estimate the prevalence of anemia and its risk factors among cancer patients in Ethiopia for clinical decision-making and public health strategies. Methods: This study employed a systematic review and meta-analysis design, sourcing evidence from various electronic databases until August 03, 2025. The data were extracted from June 01 to 30 and analyzed from July 01 to 25, with report generation till August 03, 2025, using R software. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model, with forest plots illustrating pooled prevalence and associated factors. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I Results: Eleven studies involving diverse cancer populations across Ethiopia were included. The pooled prevalence of anemia among cancer patients was 39.5% (95% CI: 26.9%-52.1%). Advanced cancer stage, female sex, older age, poor nutritional status, rural residence, presence of comorbidities, hematologic malignancies, ≥ six cycles of chemotherapy, bone metastasis, and history of bleeding were factors associated with the development of cancer in patients who received treatment. Conclusion: Anemia is common among Ethiopian cancer patients, driven by both disease- and treatment-related factors. Routine screening and targeted interventions are needed to improve outcomes.

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anemiaassociated factorscancerEthiopiatreatment

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PMCPMC13291442

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