- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Malaria Research and Control
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Plant Gene Expression Analysis
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
University of Gondar
2019-2025
Community pharmacy professionals are essential for healthcare delivery, particularly administering vaccination services. However, there is a lack of substantial evidence documenting their role in within Ethiopia.
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 Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of fighting health risks, especially during epidemics. Despite their critical role, knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox have not been previously evaluated at University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess healthcare regarding this hospital. Method cross-sectional assessing 382 HCWs. It was conducted August 1–30, 2024. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A simple random sampling...
Pharmaceutical waste (PW) generated in health facilities includes expired or unused medications, contaminated materials, and other pharmaceutical residues from diagnosis, treatment, immunization, compounding, manufacturing. PW management (PWM) is critical for environmental protection public health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate of at hospitals community pharmacies Bahir Dar Gondar cities, Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted private cities July 2023 September...
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...
Background Head lice infestation among schoolchildren leads to social stigmatization, psychological distress, superinfection, and lack of concentration because sleeplessness. is universal not found solely in privileged populations. Although there are modern medicines for the treatment head lice, most communities unable access them due high prices, limited supply remote areas, or willingness use negative attitudes towards amongst children community. Therefore, this study assessed...
Background The incidence and nature of excessive weight gain associated with antiretroviral treatment using tenofovir, lamivudine, dolutegravir based regimens among patients living human immunodeficiency virus has not been properly examined in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the factors People on a real-world setting. Method A multicenter retrospective cross-sectional was conducted from December 1, 2022, August 30, 2023, involving 620 initiating regimen. Data...
Background: The utilization of dietary supplement (DS) is dramatically increasing across the globe, but knowledge community pharmacists regarding these products has not been well studied. As to best authors' knowledge, there no previous study explored attitude, and practice (KAP) towards DS in Ethiopia context. Hence, this was undertaken assess KAP pharmacist about DS. Methods: A cross-sectional multi-center survey different cities conducted over a period five months from January May 2019....
Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum is one of the problems encountered among pregnant women due to persistent and excessive vomiting starting before end 22nd week gestation. The current study aimed assess prevalence hyperemesis associated factors at comprehensive specialized hospitals in northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A multi-facility-based cross-sectional was conducted from 1st June 2022 30th July 2022. data were entered using EPI Data Version 4.6 statistical software analyzed SPSS 26....
The lack of local side effect profiles for vaccines could hinder vaccination uptake. Since all COVID-19 are brand-new medications, it is crucial to keep track any safety related concern.This study aimed investigate post-vaccination effects and associated factors in Bahir Dar city.An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted among vaccinated clients. A simple random a systematic sampling method were used select the health facilities participants, respectively. Bi-variable...
Background: Effective asthma management requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes; the physician, patient, and patient’s family. Objectives: The current study aimed to assess roles played by community pharmacists toward control together with barriers hindering their practice possible strategies overcome those barriers. Methods: A multi-centered cross-sectional was conducted. Data collected using structured, self-administered questionnaire adapted from previously conducted studies...
Sexual dysfunction is characterized by difficulties that interfere with achieving satisfying sexual activity, affecting desire, arousal, orgasm, and overall satisfaction. A recent study in Ethiopia identified heart failure as one of the most common cardiovascular diseases country. significantly affects quality life individuals failure, yet it often goes underdiagnosed underreported. Understanding prevalence factors influencing sexuality these patients essential. Therefore, primary objective...
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients need intense therapy and diagnostic evaluation for improved treatment. In Ethiopia, where patient deaths hospital stays are rising, the ACS treatment is thought to be not very effective.A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at St. Paul Hospital. The data were collected from medical records using a structured abstraction checklist 2018 2020. entered, analyzed, interpreted SPSS version 24 software.Of 157 patients, 69 (43.9%) had STEMI...