A5033458179- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Sex work and related issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Mizan Tepi University
2019-2022
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
2021
Waiters working in hotels, pensions, restaurants, and cafeteria are more susceptible to COVID-19 easily transmit the virus others because they interact with almost all individuals who enter those establishments. However, information regarding their risk perception is scarce; hence, this study aimed assess its associated factors among waiters selected towns of southwest Ethiopia.A cross-sectional was conducted from June 1 15, 2020. The interview-administered structured questionnaire used...
Ethiopia is planning to vaccinate 20% of its population against the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic by end 2021-however, there no single piece evidence regarding pregnant women's intention be vaccinated 2019; hence, objective this study was investigate predicting factors among women in Bench-Sheko Zone, southwest Ethiopia.Facility-based cross-sectional undertaken from 1 February March 2021 Ethiopia. The carried out who came for antenatal care service selected public health facilities....
High prevalence of Human Immune virus/Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Female Sex Workers (FSWs) is identified as a bottleneck fighting against HIV/AIDS. To this end, the international community planned strategy 'Ending inequality' and AIDS epidemic' by 2030. This could not be achieved without due attention to FSWs. Thus, study attempted assess HIV prevention behavior associated factors among FSWs Dima district Gambella region, Ethiopia using Health Belief Model.
Background: COVID-19 is a global pandemic caused by transmissible respiratory virus, SARS-Cov-2. Because it novel pathogen, limited information available to characterize the spectrum of clinical illness, transmission efficiency, and duration viral shedding for patients with COVID-19. Quarantine an important component multilayered strategy prevent sustained spread everywhere. The aim this study was assess public perceptions toward quarantine associated factors among adult residents selected...
Waiters working in different food and drinking establishments have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 transmitting the infection to others because they interact with many people. Most related studies Ethiopia mainly focused on general population, whereas, this study aimed assess knowledge preventive behaviors among waiters Southwest Ethiopia.A cross-sectional was conducted from June 1 15, 2020, found Mizan-Aman, Jemu, Masha towns Ethiopia. A total 422 were selected using simple random...
Despite the implementation of many preventive and control systems developed by governments, spread COVID-19 its resulting infection rate are alarmingly increasing from time to all over world. In Ethiopia, public places visited large numbers people where measures poorly practiced considered be potentially contributing disease. Food drink establishments among highly susceptible who interact themselves with employees. Hence, this study aimed measure compliance food in selected towns Bench-Sheko...
Although there are low cost and effective interventions to prevent treat diarrhea, it is one of the leading causes morbidity mortality among under-five children in developing countries. Deaths from diarrheal diseases largely due lack prompt seeking medical care. This study aimed identify determinants delayed treatment-seeking for Southwest Ethiopia.Unmatched case-control was conducted 324 paired with their mothers/caregivers 1st April 30th May 2019. Cases were who sought treatment after 24...
Background. HIV/AIDS is becoming more prevalent over time, resulting in a considerable number of deaths. In 2017, 36.9 million (35.1 adults) people worldwide were living with HIV, 1.8 newly infected and 940 000 died from AIDS-related illnesses. Mining workers are at high risk contracting HIV infecting others, effective prevention critical. Objective. To assess preventive behaviors associated factors among gold mining Dima district, southwest Ethiopia, 2019. Methods Materials. A...
Background: Despite the tremendous efforts made, HIV epidemic has been continuing to be a public health threat and one of leading causes death in sub-Saharan African countries. Gambella region is high prevalence persistently exhibiting highest share cases Ethiopia. Thus, objective this study was explore factors contributing Majang zone region, Southwest Methods: A descriptive qualitative conducted Ethiopia from March May 2019. heterogeneous purposive sampling technique employed recruit key...
Background HIV-positive people can spread the virus through unprotected sex; however, HIV be avoided if populations are educated about risks. In underdeveloped nations, evidence suggests that ABC method for prevention is quite effective. As a result, goal of this study was to determine magnitude behavior among adults in Majang zone Southwest Ethiopia, as well factors influence it. Methods A community-based cross-sectional carried out from March 1st May 31st, 2019. The data were collected...
Abstract Background Poor access to institutional delivery services has been known as a significant contributory factor adverse maternal well newborn outcomes. Previous studies measured in terms of utilization while it different dimensions (geographic accessibility, availability, affordability, and acceptability) that requires be separately. Therefore, this study was conducted assess the four factors associated with each these dimensions. Methods C ommunity-based cross-sectional design used,...
Although in Ethiopia there is a high burden of HIV/AIDS, the community knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS prevention has not been investigated adequately. Thus, this study assessed determinants Majang zone which with highest HIV prevalence Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional was conducted zone, southwest from March 1st to May 31st, 2019 by including randomly selected 845 adults. Knowledge methods were dependent variables. The independent variables include socio-demographic...
Abstract Background: The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is increasing over time, leading to a significant number life losses. According the USAID 2018 report, 36.9 million (35.1 adults) people globally were living with HIV, 1.8 became newly infected and 940 000 died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2017. Mining workers are at high risk acquiring HIV infecting others, while successful preventive m easures key solution. Objective: To assess behaviors among gold mining Dima district, southwest Ethiopia,...
Abstract Background Poor utilization of institutional delivery services has been identified as a major contributory factor to poor maternal and newborn outcomes. Previous studies have tried measure access in terms while it different dimensions that need be measured separately. Therefore, this study assessed the four (geographic accessibility, perceived availability, affordability, acceptability) associated factors.Methods A community based cross-sectional design was used undertake from March...