SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2026
Adverse Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Children and Youths With Diabetes Mellitus in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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aimTo identify adverse outcomes and factors associated with diabetes mellitus among children and youths in East Africa.
designThis review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. DATA SOURCES: No date restrictions were applied to searches of the Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library databases and Google Scholar. The review identified and included literature published between 2007 and 2024.
methodsIndependent reviewers conducted study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment. Data were organised in Microsoft Excel, detailing study characteristics, demographics, exposures, and outcomes. Narrative synthesis summarised the data, while meta-analysis yielded pooled proportions.
resultsFrom 3797 publications, 30 studies involving 6109 children and youths with type 1 diabetes were included. Findings revealed that between 39.3% and 99% did not achieve target glycaemic levels. Diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis ranged from 35.8% to 78.7%. Pooled estimates indicated mortality in 6.47%, nephropathy in 15.66%, and retinopathy in 27.49% of the cases. Other complications included decreased health-related quality of life, lipodystrophy, psychiatric disorders, and stunting.
conclusionThis review highlights the need for context-specific, personalised diabetes care for children and youths in East Africa. It underscores the need for healthcare professionals, particularly nurse diabetes educators, to provide personalised, holistic care and education. Policies that strengthen health systems, expand health insurance, and improve access to care are critical priorities to improve outcomes for these populations. IMPACT: This study provides new information on diabetes-related complications and management challenges among children and youths in East Africa. Findings flag the urgent need for integrated care, standardised diagnostic criteria, and improved access to resources, with implications for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to enhance health outcomes and quality of life. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This study did not include patient or public involvement in its design, conduct, or reporting.
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