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SynthesisBMC geriatrics2025

Geriatric care knowledge and its determinants in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lencho Kajela Solbana, Amanuel Oljira Dulo, Diriba Etana Tola, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Guta Kune, Dereje Endale Mamo, Duguma Debela Ganeti, Birhanu Ayenew, Misganu Diriba, Tariku Bekelcho Keweti and 3 more

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13 authors.

Lencho Kajela SolbanaSchool of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia. lejch7@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3155-9363
Amanuel Oljira DuloCollege of Health Sciences, Assosa University, Asosa, Ethiopia.
Diriba Etana TolaCollege of Health Sciences, Assosa University, Asosa, Ethiopia.
Birhanu Wogane IlalaCollege of Health Sciences, Assosa University, Asosa, Ethiopia.
Guta KuneDepartment of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Dereje Endale MamoDepartment of Nursing, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Duguma Debela GanetiCollege of Health Sciences, Assosa University, Asosa, Ethiopia.
Birhanu AyenewCollege of Health Sciences, Assosa University, Asosa, Ethiopia.
Misganu DiribaDepartment of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Tariku Bekelcho KewetiSchool of Nursing, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Fidu Tasisa OlanaDepartment of Nursing, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Wase Benti HailuSchool of Public Health, Wollega University, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Tesfaye Assebe YadetaDepartment of Nursing, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Oromia, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionIncreasing numbers of older people in Africa will sharply raise demand for geriatric and long-term care. Healthcare professionals' knowledge of geriatric care is essential to improving care quality, yet studies across Africa report variable levels of knowledge. This study estimates the prevalence of geriatric care knowledge among African healthcare professionals and identifies its key determinants.

methodWe conducted a comprehensive search for primary observational studies on geriatric care in Africa using PubMed, AJOL, Web of Science, and Hinari databases and grey literature. Data were extracted and organized in Microsoft Excel, then analyzed using R version 4.2.2 and Stata version 17.0. Pooled prevalence and odds ratios were estimated using a random effect model with 95% confidence intervals. Results are presented in tables, figures, and statements.

resultsThis study included 18 studies with 5,056 participants. The pooled prevalence of good geriatric care knowledge was 44% (95% CI: 33-55%). Its determinants were: level of education (POR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.36, 3.07), geriatriccare training (POR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.96, 4.69), work experience (POR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.75, 2.72) and living with older people at home (POR = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.57, 2.79). No publication bias was detected in the analysis.

conclusionOnly 44% of health professionals have good geriatric care knowledge, highlighting an urgent need to integrate geriatric content into pre-service curricula and on-the-job training, and to provide continuous and specialized education to strengthen capacity across African health systems.

trial registrationPROSPERO: CRD42024608887. Registered on 14/11/2024.

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GeriatricsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHealth Services for the AgedAfricaAgedHumansAfricaDeterminantsGeriatric careHealthcare professionalKnowledge

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PMID41257662
PMCPMC12629062

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