Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging respiratory infections and known to cause illness ranging from the common cold severe acute syndrome. At present, has been posing a serious threat communities, it critical know communities’ level of adherence on COVID-19 prevention measures. Thus, this study aimed identify predictors measure among communities in North Shoa zone, Ethiopia by using health belief model. Methods Community-based cross-sectional design was employed. A...

Abstract Background Diarrhea is responsible for 525,000 children under-five deaths and 1.7 billion cases globally the second leading cause of death among every year. It a major public health problem in low income countries like Ethiopia. The main aim this study was to assess prevalence diarrhea associated risk factors Debre Berhan Town, Methods A community-based cross-sectional conducted 420 parent or caretaker/children pairs town between 13 18 April 2018. multi-stage sampling strategy used...

Lack of exclusive breastfeeding is the most important risk factor for infant and young child morbidity mortality. A better understanding factors that influence EBF in order to promote appropriate feeding practices. The return work due short maternity leave time may hinder employed mothers from their infants exclusively recommended six months duration.

Introduction Neural tube defects affect the brain and spinal cord of developing embryo. The occur due to incomplete or failure closure neural tube. condition eventually causes death lifelong disability. Worldwide, more than 300,000 babies are born with each year. highest burden is in low- middle-income countries. Therefore, this study aims identify risk factors associated among mothers who gave birth North Shoa Zone Hospitals. Methods A hospital based unmatched case-control was conducted 243...

Abstract Background Diabetes is a significant global public health issue that necessitates self-management. However, this difficult to put into practice and requires new approach. The purpose of study was assess the effects physical activity promotion program on adherence recommended lessons improve Methods A quasi-experimental conducted from January 2020 February 2021 at North Shoa Zone Public Hospital. enrolled 216 type II diabetic patients four hospitals. Data were entered Epi V.3.1...

Back ground: Stunting is one of the most important public health problems in Ethiopia with an estimated 44.4% children less than five years age being stunted.Thus, this study aimed to assess prevalence and associated factors stunting among 6-59 months pastoral community Korahay Zone, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia. Objective study:To Ethiopia, 2016. Methods:Community based cross sectional design was done 770 Zone.Systematic sampling techniques were used select households took child-mother...

Abstract Objective Bronchial asthma is one of the major public health challenges throughout world that negatively impact patients, families and community. The objective this study was to assess prevalence associated risk factors bronchial among patients in adult emergency department Debre Berhan Referral Hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional design used 257 participants. systematic sampling technique select Data collected by using pretested structured questionnaire analyzed SPSS version...

Background: Although there has been an increase in preference for modern methods Ethiopia recent years, high method discontinuation and switching are also common. Apparently, is a lot of study on the prevalence rate contraceptive among couples, but not sufficient knowledge about reasons switches used why they give up contraceptives after using some time. This implies that use, along with associated factors such discontinuation, becomes important would have further implications continuing...

Birth asphyxia is the major public health problem in world. It estimated that around 23% of all newborn deaths are caused by birth worldwide. top three causes sub-Saharan Africa and more than one-third Ethiopia. Therefore, aim this study was to identify determinants which can play a crucial role decrease death newborns.Unmatched case-control design implemented among 276 (92 cases 184 controls) newborns from January 1st March 30th, 2020. A systematic sampling technique used select...

Abstract Background Involving the husband in antenatal care follow up have a crucial role pregnancy outcome and highly recommended by world health organization. Data on husbands’ involvement during ANC Debre Berhan town was scarce. Therefore, objective of this study to assess magnitude factors associated with accompanying their wife up. Methods A cross-sectional conducted period among 405 married men whose pregnant last year. multi-stage sampling technique used select participants. were...

Household air pollution is the major public health problem in developing countries. Pregnant women spent majority of their time at home and are most affected population by household pollution. Exploring perception pregnant on adverse effects important to enhance mitigation strategies. Therefore, this study aim explore women's perceptions about rural Butajira, Ethiopia.A phenomenological qualitative design was conducted among 15 selected women. All interviews were carried out participants´...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to chronic pulmonary complications all over the world. Respiratory such as cough, dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, and oxygen support demand are prevalent in recovered patients. These problems long-term have a negative impact on one's quality of life. Patients must be evaluated for potential complications, risk factors found. Some reports around world explain that contribute development these complications. However, best our understanding, no...

Abstract Background: Diarrhea is responsible for 525,000 children under-five deaths and 1.7 billion cases globally the second leading cause of death among every year. It a major public health problem in low income countries like Ethiopia. The main aim this study was to assess prevalence diarrhea associated risk factors Debre Berhan Town, Methods: A community-based cross-sectional conducted 420 parent or caretaker/children pairs town between 13–18 April 2018. multi-stage sampling strategy...

Introduction. In resource-limited settings such as Ethiopia, where the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is high, a number factors, including economic, demographic, behavioral risk, and health affect how long people with AIDS are treated antiretroviral therapy. Since several aspects clinical setup may have an impact on ART patients’ survival, this study was conducted in centers. Determining mortality rate survival factors among adult HIV-infected patients receiving at centers Addis Abeba’s Kirkos...

Intestinal parasites are the most common infectious gastrointestinal in developing countries including Ethiopia. Globally, it remains a public health problem by affecting 3.2 billion people, of which 10% were pregnant women. In Sub-Saharan Africa, women risky group next to children for this infection. This study aimed assess magnitude and associated factors intestinal parasite infection among women.Facility-based cross-sectional was conducted 365 attending antenatal care service Shewarobit...

Stunting has long been regarded as one of the most important indicators malnutrition, serving a proxy for not just chronic nutritional deficiency but also long-term socioeconomic disadvantage among children and society whole. In 2016, stunting alone afflicted an estimated 154.8 million (22.9%) under age five over world. It is Ethiopia's serious undernutrition health problems school-aged children.To determine prevalence associated factors in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia 2021.An...

Abstract Introduction Diarrhea is responsible for 525,000 under five children deaths and 1.7 billion cases in the world second leading cause of death among under-five children. It major public health problem developing countries like Ethiopia. The main aim this study was to assess prevalence associated factors diarrhea Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia.Methods Community based cross-sectional design done 420 Behan Town. Multi-stage sampling technique used select participants. Data were collected by...

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to chronic pulmonary complications all over the world. Respiratory such as cough, dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, and oxygen support demand are prevalent in recovered patients. These problems long-term have a negative impact on one's quality of life. Patients must be evaluated for potential complications, risk factors found. Some reports around world explain that contribute development these complications. However, best our...

Adolescents are the most affected group and that is least studied when it comes to malnutrition, which one of important public health concerns in underdeveloped countries, including Ethiopia. Therefore, goal this study was assess nutritional status related factors among teenage females who school.From October 1 25, 2018, 645 young girls school participated an institution-based cross-sectional study. Girls their teen years from were selected using a simple random sample method. Anthropometric...

Abstract Background: Diarrhea is responsible for 525, 000 under-five children deaths and 1.7 billion cases in the world second leading cause of death among every year. It major public health problem low income countries like Ethiopia. The main aim this study was to assess prevalence diarrhea associated risk factors Debre Berhan Town, Methods: A community-based cross-sectional design conducted 420 parent or caretaker/children pairs Behan town between 13-18 April 2018. Multi-stage sampling...

Abstract BackgroundBurden of HIV/AIDS is high in low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. In resource-poor like Ethiopia, the survival patients with AIDS treated ART depends on a variety factors, which may also vary greatly economic, demographic, behavioral risk, health factors. Unlike other previous studies, this study was done at centers since some clinical factors differently affect under ART. ObjectivesThe main aim to estimate mortality rate predictors among adult HIV...

Abstract Background: Diarrhea is responsible for 525,000 children under-five deaths and 1.7 billion cases globally the second leading cause of death among every year. It a major public health problem in low income countries like Ethiopia. The main aim this study was to assess prevalence diarrhea associated risk factors Debre Berhan Town, Methods: A community-based cross-sectional conducted 420 parent or caretaker/children pairs town between 13–18 April 2018. multi-stage sampling strategy...