A5072398673- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2023
University of Washington
2023
Aksum University
2016-2023
University of Groningen
2021-2023
University Medical Center Groningen
2021
A critical and persistent challenge to global health modern care is the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Previous studies have reported a disproportionate burden AMR in low-income middle-income countries, but there remains an urgent need for more in-depth analyses across Africa. This study presents one most comprehensive sets regional country-level estimates bacterial WHO African region date.
Globally, childhood diarrhea is amongst the most prevalent health problems and accounts for 9% of all deaths in children under-five. In Ethiopia, a major public problem which prevalence ranges from 13.5 to 30.5% experienced by multiple factors. Although extension program has been implementing couples years; diarrheal disease remains second cause morbidity continues an important study district. Thus, this assessed determinants among under-five Medebay Zana district, northwest Tigray, 2015. A...
Dietary diversity is a proxy indicator of maternal nutrient adequacy. However, little documented on dietary among lactating mothers. Therefore, this study assessed diet and associated factors mothers visiting public health facilities in Aksum town, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. An institution based cross-sectional was conducted 346 randomly selected women town June 2015. using 24 h recall method. A mean score (DDS) computed nine food groups. Food insecurity access measured 9 items Household...
Malnutrition hastens progression to Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) related illnesses; undermines adherence and response antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-poor settings. However, nutritional status of people living with HIV (PLHIV) can be affected by various psychosocial factors which have not been well explored Ethiopia. Therefore, the objective this study was determine correlates among on ART Central zone Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.A matched case-control design...
Non-prescribed antimicrobial use and their resistance are among the main public health problems, worldwide. In Ethiopia, particularly in northern part, magnitude of non-prescribed its major determinants is not yet well known. Thus, this study was done to assess anti-microbial associated factors customers drug retail outlet Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia. A based cross-sectional conducted adults aged 18 years above. multistage sampling procedure used select participants. Data were collected...
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem and it among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. One challenges against attaining an effective TB control program delay in seeking care to diagnosis treatment patients. The aim this study was assess care-seeking pulmonary patients.An institutional based cross-sectional conducted new tuberculosis (PTB) patients > 15 years age who were enrolled intensive phase from November 1, 2015 - January 30, 2016. Data collected by interviewer...
Abstract Background Adverse birth outcome which attributes to most perinatal deaths is an important indicator of child health and survival. Hence, this study aims identify determinants adverse among mothers who gave in public hospitals Tigrai region, North Ethiopia. Methods Hospital based case-control was conducted Ethiopia between December 2015 January 2016 405 (135 cases 270 controls) consecutively selected four randomly Hospitals. Mothers with (preterm birth; < 37 gestational weeks at...
Abstract Background Ethiopia is striving to achieve a goal of “zero human immune deficiency virus/acquired syndrome (HIV/AIDS)-related deaths.” However, little has been documented on the factors that hamper progress towards achieving this goal. Therefore, ultimate aim study was determine predictors mortality among adult people living with HIV/AIDS antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods A retrospective follow-up employed all patients who started ART between January 1 and December 30, 2010, at...
In low-income countries, the high prevalence of pre-pregnancy undernutrition remains a challenge for future health women and their offspring. On top good nutrition, adequate gestational weight gain has been recognized as an essential prerequisite optimal maternal child outcomes. However, good-quality data on factors influencing is lacking. Therefore, this study was aimed to prospectively identify pre-conception prenatal in Ethiopia.A population based prospective undertaken between February...
Disclosure of HIV positive status to sexual partners, friends or relatives is crucial for prevention and care implementation strategies. Hence, it important explore factors determining individuals disclose their in order achieve a goal zero new infection. Facility based mixed cross-sectional study was conducted from July August, 2013 among 361 adults attending Axum Health Facilities. They were selected through systematic random sampling. Data collected by trained counselors ART nurses then...
To assess a broad range of factors associated with pre-pregnancy nutritional status, key step towards improving maternal and child health outcomes, in Ethiopia.A baseline data analysis population-based prospective study.Kilite-Awlaelo Health Demographic Surveillance Site, eastern zone Tigray regional state, northern Ethiopia.We used weight measurements all 17 500 women reproductive age living the surveillance site between August 2017 October as baseline. Subsequently, 991 who became pregnant...
Abstract Background: Place of delivery is critical factor which affects the health mother and newborn. Delivery early post-partum period remains most important intervention in reducing maternal mortality obstetric complications. This study aims to investigate determinant factors home North Ethiopia. Methods : A case control was conducted from August 2017 Feb 2018. total 324 mothers who delivered visit public facilities for postnatal care were included study. Mothers at (cases=108)...
In low-income countries, where socioeconomic adversities and perinatal distress are common, adverse birth outcomes significant public health problems. these settings, distress, i.e., high symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or stress during pregnancy, may be linked with outcomes. However, few prospective studies have investigated the impact on such as preterm (gestational age <37 weeks), low weight (<2.5 kg), small for gestational (birth below 10th percentile sex).Our main objective was to...
(1) Background: Postpartum weight may increase compared to pre-pregnancy due retention or decrease loss. Both changes could pose deleterious effects on maternal health and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed assess postpartum change its associated factors. (2) Methods: A total of 585 women from the KIlte-Awlaelo Tigray Ethiopia (KITE) cohort were included in analysis. (3) Results: The mean body mass index gain during 19.7 kg/m2 10.8 kg, respectively. At 18 24 months...