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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Human Papillomavirus | Protocol

Mapping evidence on management of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol

Authors: Petmore Zibako, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Nomsa Tsikai, Sarah Manyame, Themba G. Ginindza

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

Cancer is a non-communicable disease and is the number 2 leading cause of death globally. Among all cancers, cervical cancer is the number 1 killer of women in low-income countries (LICs). Cervical cancer is a well understood preventable cancer. The rates of cervical cancer are very varied and inversely proportional to the effectiveness of disease management policies. Management of cervical cancer includes prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. The main objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence on cervical cancer management in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to understand the coverage of cervical cancer prevention and treatment services and provide an opportunity to generate knowledge on the risk factors, attitudes and practices extendable globally.

Methods and analysis

This review will be guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s framework recommended for conducting scoping review studies. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-Scr) checklist will also be completed to ensure that the review adheres to the sound methodological rigour acceptable for scoping review studies. The following electronic databases will be searched for potentially eligible articles: PubMed, Ebsco Host, Scopus and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Study screening procedures recommended by Higgins and Deeks will be followed. A narrative synthesis will be used, with data synthesised and interpreted using sifting, charting and sorting based on themes and key issues.

Discussion

Cervical cancer can become a disease of the past with a proper control strategy in place. It is therefore imperative to map available evidence on the management of cervical cancer to inform policy and advocacy action. More knowledge on the status quo will guide policymakers in ensuring cancer management guiding policies are formulated/updated/revised accordingly.

Systematic review registration

Not registered with PROSPERO (not needed).

Protocol and registration

This scoping review was not registered.
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Metadata
Title
Mapping evidence on management of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol
Authors
Petmore Zibako
Mbuzeleni Hlongwa
Nomsa Tsikai
Sarah Manyame
Themba G. Ginindza
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-021-01740-3

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