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: Received: 9 October 2023 / Approved: 11 October 2023 / Online: 11 October 2023 (06:51:07 CEST)
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Jayte, M. Scoping Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Somalia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Preprints2023, 2023100627. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0627.v1
Jayte, M. Scoping Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Somalia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Preprints 2023, 2023100627. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0627.v1
Jayte, M. Scoping Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Somalia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Preprints2023, 2023100627. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0627.v1
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Jayte, M. (2023). Scoping Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Somalia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0627.v1
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Jayte, M. 2023 "Scoping Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Somalia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0627.v1
Abstract
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a global health concern, contributing to gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. However, knowledge about H. pylori epidemiology in Somalia is limited. This scoping review aims to synthesize evidence on H. pylori prevalence in Somalia and associated factors. Methods: We systematically retrieved six scholarly investigations on H. pylori prevalence in Somalia published until 2023 from academic databases. We extracted data on prevalence, demographics, and covariate factors. Results: H. pylori infection varied (32.4% to 56.5%) across studies, with higher rates in adults and outpatient settings. Temporal variability was observed. Gastritis symptoms and female gender showed an association with H. pylori infection, while age, family history, diet, lifestyle, and comorbidities had inconclusive associations. Conclusions: Somalia faces a substantial H. pylori burden, reaching 56.5% in symptomatic adults seeking outpatient care. Temporal prevalence fluctuations require further investigation. These findings inform research and clinical management. Population-based studies are essential to establish a national prevalence profile. This research addresses a critical knowledge gap in Somalia's H. pylori epidemiology, guiding public health strategies. Journals in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and public health may consider this for publication.
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