Setting priorities for ageing research in Africa: A systematic mapping review of 512 studies from sub-Saharan Africa.

Autor:	Kalu ME; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario Canada., Ojembe BU; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Health, Ageing & Society, McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario Canada., Akinrolie O; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Applied Health Science Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada., Okoh AC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org)., Adandom II; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Physiotherapy Department, Cedacrest Hospitals, Abuja, Nigeria., Nwankwo HC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Faculty of Health Science, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada., Ajulo MS; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org)., Omeje CA; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nigeria., Okeke CO; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria., Uduonu EM; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nigeria., Ezulike JC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.; Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong., Anieto EM; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa., Emofe D; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Physiotherapy Department, Humanity Hospital Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria., Nwachukwu EC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Physiotherapy Department, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital-Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Ibekaku MC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Department of Physiotherapy, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin city, Nigeria., Obi PC; Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing - African Network, Nigeria (www.erpaan.org).; Physiotherapy Unit, Peak Wellness Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of global health [J Glob Health] 2021 Jun 26; Vol. 11, pp. 15002. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 26 (Print Publication: 2021).
DOI:	10.7189/jogh.11.15002
Abstrakt:	Background: In 2040, the older population's growth rate in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will be faster than those experienced by developed nations since 1950. In preparation for this growth, the National Institute on Aging commissioned the National Academies' Committee on Population to organize a workshop on advancing aging research in Africa. This meeting provided a platform for discussing some areas requiring improvement in aging research in SSA regions. We believed that conducting a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles to set priorities for aging research in SSA is warranted. Therefore, this article is the first in a Four-Part series that summaries the types and trends of peer-reviewed studies in SSA. Methods: This systematic mapping review followed the Search-Appraisal-Synthesis-Analysis Framework. We systematically searched multiple databases from inception till February 2021 and included peer-reviewed articles conducted with/for older adults residing in SSA. Conventional content analysis was employed to categorize studies into subject-related areas. Results: We included 512 studies (quantitative = 426, qualitative = 71 and mixed-method = 15). Studies were conducted in 32 countries. Quantitative studies included were observational studies: cross-sectional (n = 250, 59%), longitudinal (n = 126, 30%), and case-control (n = 12, 3%); and experimental studies: pre-post design (n = 4, 1%), randomized control trial (RCT, n = 12, 3%); and not reported (n = 21, 5%). Fifteen qualitative studies did not state their study design; where stated, study design ranged from descriptive (n = 14, 20%), ethnography (n = 12, 17%), grounded theory (n = 7, 10%), narrative (n = 5, 7%), phenomenology (n = 10, 14%), interpretative exploratory (n = 4, 6%), case studies (n = 4, 6%). Of the 15 mixed-method studies, seven did not state their mixed-method design. Where stated, design includes concurrent (n = 1), convergent (n = 1), cross-sectional (n = 3), informative (n = 1), sequential exploratory (n = 1) and retrospective (n = 2). Studies were classified into 30 (for quantitative studies) and seven (for qualitative and mixed-method) subject-related areas. HIV/AIDs-related and non-communicable diseases-related studies were the most predominant subject-related areas. No studies explored the transdisciplinary co-production of interventions. Conclusions: There are glaring gaps in ageing research in SSA, especially mixed-methods and RCTs. A large number of studies focused on HIV/AIDs and non-communicable disease-related studies. National and international funding agencies should set up priority funding competitions for transdisciplinary collaborations in ageing research. Competing Interests: Competing interest: The authors completed the ICMJE Unified Competing Interest form (available upon request from the corresponding author), and declare no other conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2021 by the Journal of Global Health. All rights reserved.)
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