Table 2. Subgroup analysis of HDP by region and year of study in Ethiopia.
| Subgroup | No of studies | Pooled prevalence (95% CI) | Heterogeneity test (I2) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amhara | 5 | 9.88 (5.12, 14.64) | 96.1% | <0.001 |
| SNNPR | 3 | 9.29 (1.01, 17.56) | 97.8% | <0.001 |
| Oromia | 5 | 6.91 (3.51, 10.31) | 96.4% | <0.001 |
| Addis Ababa | 5 | 6.00 (4.65, 7.35) | 96.7% | <0.001 |
| Tigray | 2 | 4.02 (1.95, 6.08) | 98.6% | <0.001 |
| Somali | 1 | 19.10 (15.29, 22.91) | -- | -- |
| Nation based | 1 | 1.20 (1.15, 1.25) | -- | -- |
| Total pooled | 22 | 6.82 (5.90, 7.74) | 99.2% | <0.001 |
| 2016–2020 | 11 | 7.82 (6.68, 8.96) | 97.3% | <0.001 |
| 2006–2015 | 8 | 5.09 (3.62, 6.57) | 99.1% | <0.001 |
| 1990–2005 | 3 | 6.81 (4.89, 8.73) | 92.1% | <0.001 |
| Total pooled | 22 | 6.82 (5.90, 7.74) | 99.2% | <0.001 |