Table 2.
Main Characteristics of the Studies Included in the Systematic Review
| Article | Country | Type of Study | STSM Specific | Study Participants | No. Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agu et al20 | Nigeria | Survey study | No | Patients | 2,545 |
| Irabor et al21 | Nigeria | Survey study | No | Doctors | 47 |
| Nnabugwu et al22 | Nigeria | Survey study | No | Patients | 369 |
| Ochieng et al23 | Uganda | Semistructured interview | No | Doctors | 133 |
| Ochieng et al24 | Uganda | Semistructured interview | No | Patients | 371 |
| Sanwal et al25 | India | Survey study | No | Patients | 100 |
| Sceats et al26 | Guatemala | Mixed methods | Yes | Patients | 13 |
| Sutton et al27 | Haiti | Survey study | Yes | Patients | 55 |
| Teshome et al28 | Ethiopia | Survey study | No | Patients | 229 |
| Walker et al29 | Honduras | Survey study | Yes | Patients | 71 |
| White et al30 | Benin | Semistructured interview | Yes | Patients | 71 |
Survey studies were defined as those relying on questionnaires and surveys. The mixed methods study was conducted for the patients, while the process of obtaining informed consent was taped and analyzed using descriptive statistics.