A5078385183- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
University of Gondar
2018-2025
Curtin University
2024-2025
Medication nonadherence in patients with chronic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) comorbidity, has continued to be the cause of treatment failure. The current study assessed medication adherence and its impact on glycemic control T2DM comorbidity.
Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings. The treatment outcome is crucial indicator of the effectiveness TB programs. Assessing current and its associated factors essential for improving patient care reducing spread TB. Therefore, this study aimed to assess outcomes their among patients who received at healthcare facilities Motta Town, Northwest Ethiopia. A facility-based retrospective cross-sectional design was employed...
While pharmacotherapy is the primary approach for treating patients with bipolar disorder, non-adherence most common barrier preventing these from achieving optimal medication effectiveness. This study aimed to assess and its predictors among disorder in Northwest Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional was conducted 404 Ethiopia January March 2024. Study participants were enrolled using systematic random sampling. Medication measured Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). Data entered analyzed...
Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) have continued to be a public health challenge with significant clinical and healthcare costs. However, little is known regarding the incidence of ADR in Ethiopia, particularly study setting. Thus, this aimed assess patterns ADRs patients admitted University Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital (UoGCSH). Methods A prospective observational follow-up was conducted on at medical ward UoGCSH from May August 2022. multifaceted approach involving...
Integrating machine learning (ML) models into healthcare systems is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to revolutionize care delivery. This study aimed classify fertility rates and identify significant predictors using ML among reproductive women in Ethiopia. utilized eight 5864 reproductive-age Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS), 2019 data. Phyton programming language was used develop these models. Predictors of rate were determined feature important techniques. The...
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations protect against HPV infections. The infection might lead to vaginal cancer, vulvar genital warts, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia lesions, and cancer. This study assessed hesitancy of vaccination, associated factors, barriers vaccination among youth girls in Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted female undergraduate students at the University Gondar, College Medicine Health Sciences, between July August...
Background Medication adherence plays a crucial role in determining the health outcomes of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes. Despite its significance, there is limited evidence regarding use machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict medication within Ethiopian population. The primary objective this study was develop and evaluate ML models designed classify monitor levels among patients diabetes Ethiopia, improve patient care outcomes. Methods Using...
Background Diabetes distress is the emotional and mental burden of living with diabetes. It can include feelings frustration, guilt, anxiety, worry. Understanding factors contributing to psychological how it affects glycemic control be crucial for improving patient outcomes. Therefore, this study investigated association between levels in patients also identified associated severity distress. Methods A multicentre cross-sectional was conducted among diabetes at selected hospitals Northwest...
Subjective beliefs about chronic disease conditions and their drug management are among factors determining adherence to medications that amenable interventions. Patient-level such as personal, cultural, religious diseases, medication use may have a significant impact on adherence. The purpose of this study was assess the cultural behavior patients with follow-up.An institutional-based cross-sectional design conducted ambulatory from July August 2021. data collected through an interviewer...
The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical and economic impact adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among patients admitted University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UoGCSH).A prospective nested case-control conducted at UoGCSH adult with (cases) without ADRs (controls) between May October 2022.All eligible in medical ward during period were included study.The outcome variables outcomes. Length hospital stay, visits intensive care units (ICU) in-hospital mortality used measure...
Self-medication is a worldwide issue that requires special attention due to the potentially harmful effects it can have not only on pregnant women but also fetus.This study assessed magnitude of self-medication practice and associated factors among following antenatal care (ANC) in primary healthcare settings North Wollo Zone Ethiopia.An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted 395 mothers who attended ANC follow-up selected health centers Ethiopia from April 20 May 20, 2021. A...
Background: Dosage forms (DF), which are primarily divided into solid, semisolid, liquid, and gaseous, among the different factors that influence drug adherence. Thus, purpose of this study was to evaluate how patients' preferences for pharmaceutical DF affected their adherence medication in community pharmacies Gondar town. Methods: A cross-sectional on carried out from June 25 July 27, 2023. The statistical package social sciences, version 26, used data analysis. Factors associated with...
Headache is one of the most common disabling medical condition affecting over 40% adults globally. Many patients with headache prefer to alleviate their symptom a range over-the-counter analgesics that are available in community medicine retail outlets (CMROs). However, data regarding how pharmacists respond presentation and analgesic dispensing behaviors Ethiopia scarce. The present study aimed assess self-reported actual practice toward management Gondar town, Ethiopia. A dual-phase...
Background Though many trials had examined the effectiveness of taking insulin with or without oral agents, there are limited real-world data, particularly among patients type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in resource settings. This study aimed to examine level glycemic control T2DM after initiation and factors associated poor control. Methods An analysis retrospective medical records who initiated due uncontrolled hyperglycemia by agents was conducted from 2015–2020 University Gondar...
Objectives This study assessed the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants in patients with diabetes. Design setting An institutional-based multicentre prospective cross-sectional design was conducted diabetes follow-up clinics selected hospitals Northwest Ethiopia from April to July 2022. Participants All eligible adult at facilities. Main outcome measures HRQoL measured using EuroQol 5-dimensions 5-levels (EQ-5D-5L) EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scales (EQ-VAS) instruments. A...
Patients with asthma have a compromised health-related quality of life (HRQoL) due to factors related sociodemographic, clinical, and environmental factors. This study assessed the HRQoL its determinants in patients selected public referral hospitals Northwest Ethiopia.A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional was conducted Ethiopia from August October 2021. Participants were enrolled using systematic random sampling technique.HRQoL asthma-specific tool Mini-Asthma Quality Life...
The degree of communication between patients and pharmacists has a significant impact on the process medication counseling. purpose this study was to evaluate pharmacists' practices counseling assess patients' knowledge medications satisfaction with pharmacy services at Woldia Comprehensive Specialised Hospital (WCSH). A cross-sectional involving 23 339 carried out February May 2022 WCSH. self-administered structured questionnaire used activities pharmacists, whereas interview-based...
Although the Ethiopian government has implemented a community-based health insurance (CBHI) program, community enrollment and clients' satisfaction have not been well investigated in Gondar Zuria district, Northwest Ethiopia. This study assessed CBHI scheme enrollment, satisfaction, associated factors among households district.
Fertility rates are key indicators of population health and demographic change, influencing economic development, healthcare planning, social policies. Understanding subnational variation in fertility rate is important for effective geographical targeting policy prioritization. This study aimed to identify geographic variation, trends, determinants Ethiopia over the past two decades.
Background Technology-based healthcare services have important implications for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, as well providing access to high-quality care that both patient practitioner can benefit from. To medical information, patients also searched methods technology-based like telemedicine (TM). However, little is known regarding perceptions, willingness, practices TM among Ethiopian patients, especially in study setting. Objective This assessed practice with...