A5028829152- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Disaster Response and Management
- Global Health Care Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
University of Gondar
2019-2025
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2025
Beijing Normal University
2022
An estimated 5·1 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur annually. Household surveys, most notably the Demographic Health Survey (DHS), run in more than 90 countries are main data source from highest burden regions, but data-quality concerns remain. We aimed to compare two questionnaires: a full birth history module with additional questions on pregnancy losses (FBH+; current DHS standard) (FPH), which collects information all livebirths, stillbirths, miscarriages, deaths.Women...
Objectives To assess the geographical equity in Ethiopian infants’ exclusive breastfeeding at 5 months and dietary diversity 12 whether social factors explained spatial inequities. Design Secondary analysis of a birth cohort study. Setting Analysis data from Performance Monitoring for Action panel study conducted July 2020 to August 2021 five regions (ie, Oromia, Amhara, Afar Southern Nations, Nationalities Peoples Addis Ababa City administration). We analysed autocorrelation variations...
Every Newborn-INDEPTH" (EN-INDEPTH) study protocol for a randomised comparison of household survey modules measuring stillbirths and neonatal deaths in five Health
even though there is a significant decline in neonatal mortality globally, it remained unacceptably high Ethiopia. The estimated experience of danger signs affects the outcome more than perceived knowledge. main aim this study was to estimate mothers on and its associated factors Northwest Ethiopia.a community-based cross-sectional conducted from April 6-16, 2019. All women who have delivered live birth past six months three districts Ethiopia were source populations. A total 2424 selected...
Background: Although Ethiopia has developed many strategies to promote health facility delivery, more than half of the women gave birth at home contributing high maternal and neonatal mortality. Therefore, this study aimed identify determinants delivery in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based unmatched case-control was conducted selected districts The sample included 885 infant mothers (295 cases 590 controls) from April 6– 16, 2019. Data were collected using a pretested...
Abstract Background Quality of essential newborn care is defined as the extent health services to improve newborns. However, studies are scarce regarding quality implementation. Therefore, this study aimed measure magnitude and factors associated with implementation perceived among facility deliveries in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional design was employed collect data from 370 randomly selected 11 facilities November 2018 March 2019. Essential assessed two...
Abstract Background Globally, foodborne diseases result in a significant disease burden with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. Estimates of healthcare costs related to can aid decision makers take action mitigate risks prevent illness. However, only limited data on the African continent are available, especially more severe sequelae. We provide estimates direct indirect (non)-medical patients diarrhoea, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), invasive non-typhoidal...
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in Ethiopia was attributed to joint effects multiple factors such as low adherence face mask-wearing, failure comply with social distancing measures, many people attending religious worship activities and holiday events, extensive protests, country election rallies during the pandemic, war between federal government Tigray Region. This study built a system dynamics model capture characteristics, major stringencies containment vaccination dynamics. served...
Background: Despite the efforts put forth in improving neonatal survival, there is still a high rate of morbidity and mortality northwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine essential newborn care service readiness scores explore health facility-related barriers North Gondar Zone, Northwest Methods: A cross-sectional survey 16 facilities (14 centers two hospitals) twelve in-depth interviews were included three randomly selected districts Zone. pretested facility inventory...
<title>Abstract</title> Background The World Health Organization has listed several newborn care practices as essential for health and survival. Reports from low-income countries, including Ethiopia, show inequities in but need more comprehensiveness. We aimed to analyze wealth-based equity of selected practices, i.e., skin-to-skin care, delayed bathing, proper cord timely breastfeeding initiation among neonates born at facilities homes Ethiopia. Methods Performance Monitoring Action...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Essential newborn care practices vary across different social groups, but evidence on the geographic equity of in Ethiopia is scarce. We aimed to assess distribution and selected essential recommended by World Health Organization that are initial skin-to-skin care, delayed bathing, proper cord timely breastfeeding initiation, immunizations BCG first-dose polio vaccines among neonates born at health facilities homes Ethiopia. Methods analyzed data from 2,493...
Abstract Background Work-related stress (WRS) is a growing problem around the world that affects health and well-being of employees. However, evidence work-related in Ethiopia, particularly among garment industry employees, scarce. This study aimed to assess prevalence associated factors workers Bole Lemi industrial park Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A multi-center institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted from February 01 March 31, 2021. total 605 participants were selected using...
The neonatal period is the most vulnerable stage of life. In Ethiopia, illness common and reduction in mortality not as significant for under-five mortality.To determine prevalence factors associated with symptoms reported by mothers delivering health facilities Northwest Ethiopia.A repeated measure cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data from 358 randomly selected deliveries 11 November 2018 March 2019. A pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire adapted...