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It leads to adverse outcomes, including more frequent exacerbations, increased utilization of rescue inhalers and oral steroids, higher rates of emergency department visits, quantifiable reductions in lung function, and an overall decline in quality of life. Although several primary studies in Africa have reported highly variable prevalence rates of poor self-care practice among adult populations, no study has yet synthesized these findings. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to estimate the pooled prevalence of poor self-care practice among adult asthmatics in Africa and to identify the key associated factors. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses 2020 guidelines. 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