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Meta-analysis of proportions stratified by sex was done, and narrative synthesis of the significant factors in the multivariable analysis adopted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From 175 studies included, 75 reported anxiety, 86 reported PTSD, while 14 reported both anxiety and PTSD outcomes. Eastern Africa had 61% representation, 19% in West Africa, 18% in Southern Africa and 2% in Central Africa. High anxiety (36%) and PTSD (34%) prevalence was noted regardless of gender. Women had 39% pooled anxiety prevalence, compared to 30% in men. PTSD prevalence was also higher in women (39%) than men (26%). Women had significantly higher odds of anxiety (Female: Male OR-1.52) and PTSD (Female: Male OR-1.59) in SSA and in the regional analysis. Majority of the factors noted were focused on women. 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