Prevalence of Head Trauma in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Context: Head trauma (HT) is one of the most important types traumata that has a high prevalence and may occur in different age groups, ranging from infants to elderly. Objectives: Considering importance all traumata, especially HT, this study was conducted measure HT Iran by systematic review meta-analysis. Methods: The present meta-analysis according PARISMA checklist assess Iran. PICO approach carried out with inclusion criteria articles as follows, search two researchers completely independently October 1 November 30, 2022. Analysis done CMA v.2.0 software using random model, funnel plot, meta-regression analysis. Results: In 22 reviewed articles, time publication between 2008 2022, total sample size equal 99,306. Also, relation method conducting studies, studies were retrospective method, prospective other cross-sectional method. results showed overall 26.2 (95% CI, 14.4 - 29.2) Moreover, there no relationship year (P = 0.96, Z-value 0.05) 0.41, -0.82) HT. Conclusions: Iran, it necessary carry preventive interventions field.