A5030968438- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Health Care Issues
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Malaria Research and Control
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
Samara University
2019-2025
Although late initiation of antenatal care has been linked with adverse pregnancy outcomes, a significant number pregnant women in resource-limited regions are seeking this late. There lack information on the extent and factors influencing African context following implementation new model 2016. Thus, we aimed to determine pooled prevalence visit its determinants among Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using national surveys conducted after guidelines. We analyzed data from recent demographic health...
Women's decision-making autonomy has a positive effect on the scale-up of contraceptive use. In Ethiopia, evidence regarding women's use and associated factors is limited inconclusive. Therefore, this study was intended to assess married in Ethiopia using multilevel logistic regression model.The used data from 2016 Demographic Health Survey that comprised weighted sample 3668 reproductive age women (15-49 years) currently contraceptives. A model fitted identify affecting Akaike's information...
Background Globally, malnutrition among women of reproductive age is on the rise and significantly contributing to non-communicable disease, deaths disability. Even though double burden (DBM) a common problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there are limited studies examining factors underweight, overweight, obesity at SSA level. Objective To determine associated with DBM, their relative magnitude, SSA. Design Cross-sectional study design. Setting 33 countries. Participants 240 414 age. Primary...
Background Short Birth Interval negatively affects the health of both mothers and children in developing nations, like, Ethiopia. However, studies conducted to date Ethiopia upon short birth interval were inconclusive they did not show extent determinants (Afar, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz) regions country. Thus, this study was intended assess its four Methods Data retrieved from Demographic Health Survey program official database website (http://dhsprogram.com). A sample 2683 women...
The care given to newborns immediately within the first few hours of birth is critical for their survival. However, survival depends on health professional's knowledge and skills deliver appropriate newborn interventions. Therefore, this study aimed assess practice immediate among nurses midwives in public facilities Afar Regional State, Northeast Ethiopia.Institution based cross-sectional design was employed 357 working 48 (45 centers 3 hospitals) during April 2018. Data were collected...
Fertility preferences refer to the number of children an individual would like have, regardless any obstacles that may stand in way fulfilling their aspirations. Despite creation and application numerous interventions, overall fertility rate West African nations, particularly Nigeria, is still high at 5.3% according 2018 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey data. Hence, this study aimed predict reproductive age women using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. Secondary data analysis...
Abstract Background The first trimester of pregnancy is critical for fetal development, making early antenatal care visits essential timely check-ups and managing potential complications. However, delayed initiation remains a public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. Therefore, this study aimed to assess provide up-to-date information on time visit its predictors among women Kenya, using data from the most recent 2022 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS). Methods This...
Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle plays a crucial role in reducing incidence unintended pregnancies and promoting women's reproductive health. However, there exists paucity research on determinants associated with knowledge specifically within context Ghana. Therefore, objective this study was to investigate individual community-level factors that influence among women age The utilized data from 2022 Ghana Demographic Health Survey, which included representative sample 6,839 age. Using...
Background Despite continued global and local initiatives to address nutritional problems, low- middle-income countries are facing both malnutrition non-communicable diseases, with about 80% of disease-related deaths. There is a dearth recent evidence on the extent determinants underweight, overweight, obesity in this region, which essential for guiding intervention programs. Thus, study intended provide insights into current level among women reproductive age countries. Methods A secondary...
Objective To determine the association between health insurance coverage and under-five mortality in Ethiopia using data from 2016 Demographic Health Survey (EDHS). Methods The current study used a total of 10 641 children EDHS. identify predictors, Gompertz inverse-Gaussian shared frailty model was fitted. theta value, Akaike Information Criteria Bayesian were applied for evaluation, variables with p values less than 0.2 included multivariable analysis. strength statistical significance...
Low birth weight continues to be a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, contributing 80% neonatal deaths in low middle-income countries. To the authors' knowledge, no prior study has estimated regional sub-regional prevalence its determinants these settings. Therefore, this aimed examine pooled estimates We used weighted sample 343,898 records, taken from demographic health surveys conducted 2015 2022 44 Overall trends were presented using line graph. A multilevel...
Even though childhood diarrhea is treated with a simple treatment solution, it continues to be one of the leading causes under-five child mortality and malnutrition globally. In resource-limited settings such as Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), combination oral rehydration salts (ORS) zinc regarded an effective for diarrhea; however, its utilization very low. The purpose this study was determine proportion associated factors co-utilization ORS among children in SSA.
Background Anemia is the most common hematologic disorder of children worldwide. Since dietary diversity a main requirement to get all essential nutrients, it can thus use as one basic indicator when assessing child’s anemia. Although plays major role in anemia among sub-Saharan Africa, there little evidence an association between and level identified potential strategies for prevention Africa. Objective To examine levels aged 6–23 months Methods The recent Demographic Health Surveys from 32...
Iron-folic acid (IFA) intake for the recommended period during pregnancy reduces risk of anemia and congenital anomalies. However, IFA is still very low in low-income countries including Ethiopia. Thus, aim this study was to assess both individual-and community-level determinants among pregnant women Ethiopia.Data were retrieved from Demographic Health Survey program's official database website (http://dhsprogram.com). A two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique employed conduct 2016...
Abstract Background Women’s high-risk fertility behavior (HRFB), which is characterized by narrow birth intervals, high order, and younger maternal age at birth, have been scientifically reported to detrimental effects on the mother child’s health. To date, there has limited research into underlying factors contributing in Kenya. Thus, aim of this study identify associated with among women reproductive Method The 2022 Kenyan Demography Health Survey data was used for current study. This...
Malaria is a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia and it affects children under five pregnant mothers. Theprevalence of malaria not well studied though the burden expected to be high low lands Afar region.Therefore, this study attempts assess prevalence associated factors among pastoral community.Cross-sectional design was employed from April 15th May 2018 on sample 484 under-five who visited randomly selected facilities Dubti district, region.The participants...
BackgroundEarly sexual initiation (ESI) causes unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STI), high risk of depression and anxiety, developmental delays, lack emotional maturity, difficulty in pursuing education. This study aims to analyze the geographically weighted regression associated factors ESI women Ethiopia.MethodsThe utilized data from Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, 2016. It included a sample 11,775 women. Spatial was carried out determine which are related...
Introduction Childhood stunting is a global public health concern, associated with both short and long-term consequences, including high child morbidity mortality, poor development learning capacity, increased vulnerability for infectious non-infectious disease. The prevalence of varies significantly throughout Ethiopian regions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the geographical variation in predictors among children under age five Ethiopia using 2019 Demographic Health Survey. Method...
Introduction Although it is known that maternal tobacco use during pregnancy substantially declined in higher-income countries, information on the magnitude and determinants of among pregnant women sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains limited. Establishing evidence crucial for guiding targeted interventions SSA. This study aimed to determine overall prevalence its SSA countries. Methods The used data from Demographic Health Surveys conducted 33 countries across 2010 2021. Our analysis included a...
Background Violence against women, particularly intimate partner violence, is a significant Concern for public health as well violation of the human rights women especially in low and middle-income countries. However, there was limited evidence how soon an ever-married experience violence Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate timing first (FIPV) among 30 SSA countries identify risk factors timing. Methods The present has utilized 125,731 weighted samples, who participated...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health concern, causing over 35 million deaths, with 97% occurring in developing nations, particularly impacting Sub-Saharan Africa. While HIV testing crucial for early treatment and prevention, existing research often focuses on specific groups, neglecting general adult rates. This study aims to identify predictors of uptake among adults Data were obtained from the official Demographic Health Survey program database, which used multistage...
Previous studies on patient satisfaction in Ethiopia focused with nursing care and outpatient services. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors affecting inpatient services among adult patients admitted Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. A mixed method cross-sectional was conducted randomly selected 462 from March 7 April 28, 2020. standardized structured questionnaire semi-structured interview guide were used collect data. total of 8 in-depth interviews the qualitative...