Ashenafi Mekonnen

ORCID: 0000-0001-5272-5829
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Research Areas
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • HIV Research and Treatment
  • Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Cancer Risks and Factors
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Madda Walabu University
2019-2024

Yanet Health College
2024

Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata
2020

Addis Ababa University
2020

Objective Adverse birth outcomes, which include stillbirth, preterm birth, low birthweight, congenital abnormalities, and are the leading cause of neonatal infant mortality worldwide. We assessed adverse outcomes associated factors among mothers who gave in Bale zone hospitals, Oromia, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods used systematic random sampling this cross-sectional study. identified with using bivariate analysis multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results The proportion participants...

10.1177/03000605211013209 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of International Medical Research 2021-05-01

Abstract Pregnant women are at high risk for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirements during pregnancy. Despite coverage of and folic acid supplementation (IFAS), low compliance is reported. The study aimed assess with IFAS its associated factors among antenatal care (ANC) attendees in Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted 400 pregnant women. were selected through systematic random sampling. Pre-tested structured questionnaire...

10.1038/s41598-023-44577-7 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2023-10-14

Background The incidence of breast cancer (BC) is rampantly increasing in developing countries particularly Ethiopia. Unfortunately, the morbidity and mortality rates are sharply increasing, because this, families suffering from socioeconomic crises. Despite there limited evidence on determinants Ethiopia as well study area. Objective To identify BC among women attending oncology units selected hospitals Hawassa City, Ethiopia, 2023. Method A hospital-based, case-control with 300 patients...

10.3389/fonc.2024.1352191 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Oncology 2024-04-12

Introduction: Maternal near-miss precedes maternal mortality, and women are still alive indicating that the numbers of near-misses occur more often than mortality. This study aims to assess prevalence associated factors at public hospitals Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional design was carried out from 1 October 2018 28 February 2019, among 300 admitted maternity wards. A structured questionnaire checklist were used collect data. Epi-info for data entry...

10.1177/17455065211060617 article EN cc-by-nc Women s Health 2021-01-01

Background: Disrespectful and abusive maternity care is an indicator of poor quality affecting women's decision to pursue institutional delivery. In spite severe burdens, such malpractices remain hidden are infrequently stated in developing countries. Therefore, this study aims assess the status disrespectful during childbirth associated factors among postnatal women public hospitals Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional was done from March, 1 July 25,...

10.37532/fmcp.2019.16(5).1273-1280 article EN Clinical Practice 2019-01-01

Late presentation for HIV/AIDS care is defined as individuals newly presenting with a CD4 count below 350 cells/μl or WHO clinical staging of stage III IV. Globally, around 21.7 million people living were receiving ART in 2017, an increase 2.3 since 2016. Despite this progress, most start late their disease progression.This study aims to identify predictors among HIV and attending clinics West Arsi Zone public health institutions, South Ethiopia, 2019.A facility-based unmatched case-control...

10.2147/hiv.s313139 article EN cc-by-nc HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care 2021-07-01

Abstract Background Maternal near-miss precedes maternal mortality and women are still alive indicating that the numbers of near misses occur more often than mortality. This study aims to assess prevalence associated factors at public hospitals Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia.Methods Facility-based cross-sectional design was carried out from October 1, 2018, February 28, 2019, among 300 admitted maternity wards. A structured questionnaire checklist were used collect data. Epi-info for data...

10.21203/rs.2.21116/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2020-01-17
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