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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Developmental Delay Among Under-five Children in Sub-saharan African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Angefa Ayele, Belayneh Jejaw Abate, Eliyas Addisu Taye, Endalew Minwuye Andargie, Halima Ayalew Kebede, Helen Brhan Alemaw, Sofiya Ayalew Kebede, Ashenafi Solomon Weldeyohanis, Adem Tsegaw Zegeye, Alo Edin

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Angefa AyeleDepartment of Epidemiology, Armaur Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5308-862X
Belayneh Jejaw AbateUniversity of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Eliyas Addisu TayeDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Endalew Minwuye AndargieDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
Halima Ayalew KebedeDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Helen Brhan AlemawDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia.
Sofiya Ayalew KebedeDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Ashenafi Solomon WeldeyohanisMedical Teams International, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Adem Tsegaw ZegeyeDepartment of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Alo EdinDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Institute of Health, Bule Hora University, Bule Hora, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6977-2672

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Abstract

Background: Developmental delay (DD) is a major public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the pooled prevalence of DD and identified associated factors among children in SSA. Methods: Observational studies were identified from PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and African Journals Online. Data were analyzed using STATA version 16 with a random-effects model. Results: Pooled prevalence was Conclusion: The pooled prevalence of DD in Sub-Saharan Africa is high. Maternal education, child age, maternal age, and nutritional status were key factors associated with DD. Strengthening early screening, improving maternal education, and promoting optimal child nutrition are essential to reduce the burden of developmental delay.

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determinantsdevelopmental delaymeta-analysisSub-Saharan Africaunder-five children

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