Uterine Fibroids Among Women of Caribbean and African Descent/Ancestry in the UK: A Scoping Review

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are common benign tumours affecting women in the UK, with women of African and Caribbean descent reporting a higher prevalence, early onset, and greater symptom severity compared to other ethnic groups. Despite this known disparity, there is a paucity of evidence for this population within the UK healthcare context. We intend to review the existing UK-based evidence concerning uterine fibroids among women of African and/or Caribbean ancestry. Academic and Grey literature searches will be conducted. Data will be extracted from the included studies and analysed thematically.

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Open Science Framework
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/qycbp
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Uterine Myomas and Treatments
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Uterine Fibroids Among Women of Caribbean and African Descent/Ancestry in the UK: A Scoping Review

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Uterine Fibroids Among Women of Caribbean and African Descent/Ancestry in the UK: A Scoping Review

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Abstract

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are common benign tumours affecting women in the UK, with women of African and Caribbean descent reporting a higher prevalence, early onset, and greater symptom severity compared to other ethnic groups. Despite this known disparity, there is a paucity of evidence for this population within the UK healthcare context. We intend to review the existing UK-based evidence concerning uterine fibroids among women of African and/or Caribbean ancestry. Academic and Grey literature searches will be conducted. Data will be extracted from the included studies and analysed thematically.

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