Abstract Background Health care practice relies on evidence-based decisions and needs the use of quality health data. management information system (HMIS) is among core elements building blocks. In our study setting, there a lack adequate This aimed at exploring data in terms timeliness, completeness, accuracy. The specific objectives were to evaluate Primary units East Wollega zone, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from April June 2016 316 professionals/health technicians....

Ethiopia has received 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility and planned to vaccinate 20% its population by end 2021. However, evidence on current uptake in our country is scanty. Therefore, this study aimed assess associated factors among health professionals Ethiopia.

The main aim of this study was to assess psychological, economic, and social impact khat chewing among adolescents, in Nekemte town, East Welega Zone. A community based cross-sectional conducted from March June 2016 using both quantitative qualitative methods data collection. total 359 samples were included the study. pretested, interviewer structured questionnaire employed during found current prevalence practices 48.6%. Perceived psychological problems especially depression anxiety...

Background Despite the fact that community-based health insurance (CBHI) is a promising program to achieve goal of universal coverage (UHC), it faces challenges are not only due low enrollment but also membership renewal decision impact its sustainability. Hence, study aimed identify determinants CBHI among rural households in Kellem Wollega zone, Ethiopia. Methods The was conducted Wollega, Ethiopia, from March 30–April 30, 2022, using cross-sectional design. An interviewer-administered...

Background: Stroke is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease death in sub-Saharan Africa and second mortality worldwide. In 2016, 6.23% all fatalities Ethiopia were stroke-related. Objective: To assess survival status predictors among adult stroke patients admitted to Jimma University Medical Center from April 1/2017 March 31/2022. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 480 selected by simple random sampling Unit 1, 2017 31, 2022. Data extracted May June 2022 entered...

Abstract Objectives Hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries. However, there an insufficiency of scientific evidence on the prevalence hypertension (HTN) at community level study area. The aim was exploring and associated factors among adults Nekemte town, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional conducted 711 who were selected by multistage sampling procedure. Height, weight, blood pressure waist circumference measured with standard procedures. Data...

Essential Newborn Care is a set of strategic and cost-effective interventions planned to improve the health newborns through care they receive from birth up 28 days. In current study area, little known about prevalence essential newborn practices its associated factors. This was aimed assess practice factors among home-delivered mothers in Guto Gida district, western Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional conducted district September 5 15, 2020. Data were collected by interviewing 601...

Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting thinness among primary school-age children in Gudeya Bila district. Methods analysis A community-based cross-sectional was conducted district which is located Western part Ethiopia. Among calculated sample size 561 school-aged children, 551 were randomly selected by systematic random sampling technique participated this study. Critical illness, physical disability inability caregivers respond exclusion...

Discharge of excreta to the environment lead surface and groundwater contamination human exposure disease-causing micro-organisms. There is limitation evidences regarding latrine utilization among community-led total sanitation hygiene implemented non-implemented districts East Wollega Zone. Hence, this study aimed determine magnitude associated factors households in Districts Zone, Western Ethiopia.A cross-sectional was conducted. A Multi-stage sampling technique applied select 461...

Abstract Background Trachoma, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatous, is a contagious eye condition that frequently affects children and quickly spreads from child to caregiver. The study aimed assess distribution of active trachoma its associated risk factors among 1–9 years aged in Households Sasiga Rural District, Western Ethiopia, 2022. Methods A community-based cross-sectional was conducted 577 randomly selected March May multistage sampling technique used. Data collected through...

Globally, the research knowledge gap exists in sexual reproductive health (SRH) services of street adolescents. The intensity problem is high settings like Ethiopia, where there are limited access and integration services. This study aimed at exploring risky behaviors, needs, barriers SRH among adolescents Nekemte town. A community-based cross-sectional design with mixed approaches was used on a sample size 219 Supplementary qualitative data 24 in-depth interviews were collected from service...

Many studies investigating antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence found the majority of patients had suboptimal for a variety different reasons. The study aimed to compare ART level and associated factors among adult human immune deficiency virus (HIV) positive on both care models in selected hospitals.An institution-based comparative cross-sectional was conducted 463 HIV ART. samples were using systematic random sampling, pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire...

Priority-setting becomes more difficult for decision-makers when the demand health services and care resources rises. Despite fact that Ethiopian healthcare system places a strong focus on efficient utilization allocation of resources, studies efficiency in facilities have been very limited. Hence, study aimed to evaluate its determinants public centers. A cross-sectional was conducted East Wollega zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. fiscal year 2021–2022 data collected from August 01–30,...

Background: Community engagement enables development of strong health care system and comprehensive use services resources. However, in primary there are inconsistencies levels the community that hinder much gain from social capital cause unrealistic expectations system. There is little research finding on level pattern unit East Wollega zone. Methods: based qualitative study was employed April to May 2016 with sample size 30 indepth interviews 6 focus group discussions. Six districts were...

Abstract Objectives Although hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries there inadequacy of scientific evidences on community based level among the population. The study aimed at exploring prevalence and associated factors adults Nekemte town, Ethiopia. Community cross sectional was conducted 711 selected by multistage sampling procedure data obtained interview. Height, Weight, Blood Pressure waist circumference were measured with standard procedures. Data...

Background: Starting from the day it was declared as an outbreak novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been observed in almost all countries and costing lives of hundreds thousands. The counter effect preventive measurements is believed to affect health many vulnerable populations including pregnant mothers. Hence, this study aimed assess antenatal care service utilization associated factors among women who gave birth amid pandemic West Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional...

Objective Globally, around one-third of the population has at least one long-term health condition that could be affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Despite fact studies have revealed direct impact on healthcare provision and utilisation, pandemic cost chronic disease treatment care from a patient perspective was scanty. So, study aimed to determine diseases public hospitals in Wallaga zones, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, 1 August 31 2020. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional design...

Abstract Objectives: Knowing determinants of health seeking behaviors families is significant in assuring access and utilization services. Less known on the modern services among populations rural settings Ethiopia. The general Objective study to assess care behavior (Utilization) associated factors community Bako Tibe District, Community based descriptive cross-sectional design was used 750 head residents ≥18 years old. Multistage sampling technique get households data collected by...

Abstract Objectives Research knowledge gap exists in addressing sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents globally. The intensity of SRH problem is high the settings like Ethiopia where there limited access and integration way it responds needs this study aimed at exploring risky behaviors; barriers utilization among Nekemte town. Community based Cross-sectional design with mixed approaches was used on sample size 219 adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data 24 in-depth...

Abstract Objectives Research knowledge gap exists in addressing sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents globally. The intensity of SRH problem is high the settings like Ethiopia where there limited access and integration way it responds needs this study aimed at exploring risky behaviors; barriers utilization among Nekemte town. Community based Cross-sectional design with mixed approaches was used on sample size 219 adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data 24 in-depth...

Abstract Objectives: Hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries. However, there an insufficiency of scientific evidence on the prevalence hypertension (HTN) at community level study area. The aim was exploring and associated factors among adults Nekemte town, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional conducted 711 who were selected by multistage sampling procedure. Height, weight, blood pressure waist circumference measured with standard procedures. Data...

Abstract Objectives Although hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries there inadequacy of scientific evidences on community based level among the population. The study aimed at exploring prevalence and associated factors adults Nekemte town, Ethiopia. Community cross sectional was conducted 711 selected by multistage sampling procedure data obtained interview. Height, Weight, Blood Pressure waist circumference were measured with standard procedures. Data...

Abstract Objectives Research knowledge gap exists in addressing sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents globally. The intensity of SRH problem is high the settings like Ethiopia where there limited access and integration way it responds needs this study aimed at exploring risky behaviors; barriers utilization among Nekemte town. Community based Cross-sectional design with mixed approaches was used on sample size 219 adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data 24 in-depth...

Abstract Objectives Research knowledge gap exists in addressing sexual reproductive health services to street adolescents globally. The intensity of SRH problem is high the settings like Ethiopia where there limited access and integration way it responds needs this study aimed at exploring risky behaviors; barriers utilization among Nekemte town. Community based Cross-sectional design with mixed approaches was used on sample size 219 adolescents. Supplementary qualitative data 24 in-depth...