A5061839311- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer survivorship and care
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Global Health Care Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Disability Education and Employment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Addis Ababa University
2021-2024
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
2024
Children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia face substantial barriers accessing education. Inclusion mainstream schools can grant them access to education and benefit their learning social development.Ninety-six stakeholders collaborated develop an intervention promote the inclusion of children Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.We conducted six workshops, individual meetings two small-group a programme theory using Theory Change approach, then developed revised materials through ten review...
MIDDLE, “Mainstreaming and Inclusion of children with Developmental Disabilities in Learning Ethiopia” is a co-developed intervention that aims to address key barriers faced by developmental disabilities for accessing education quality learning support within mainstream schools Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It comprises community-awareness session, teacher training programme restructuring tracks disabilities.This study aimed pilot MIDDLE evaluate the implementation process outcomes four primary...
MIDDLE, “Mainstreaming and Inclusion of children with Developmental Disabilities in Learning Ethiopia” is a co-developed intervention that aims to address key barriers faced by developmental disabilities for accessing education quality learning support within mainstream schools Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It comprises community-awareness session, teacher training programme restructuring tracks disabilities.This study aimed pilot MIDDLE evaluate the implementation process outcomes four primary...
Children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia face substantial barriers accessing education. Inclusion mainstream schools can grant them access to education and benefit their learning social development.Ninety-six stakeholders collaborated develop an intervention promote the inclusion of children Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.We conducted six workshops, individual meetings two small-group a programme theory using Theory Change approach, then developed revised materials through ten review...
Children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia face substantial barriers accessing education. Inclusion mainstream schools can grant them access to education and benefit their learning social development.Ninety-six stakeholders collaborated develop an intervention promote the inclusion of children Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.We conducted six workshops, individual meetings two small-group a programme theory using Theory Change approach, then developed revised materials through ten review...
A large gap in provision of services for children with developmental disabilities (DD) has been identified Ethiopia, especially the education system. Including mainstream schools is encouraged by policies, but progress this direction limited. This study aimed to explore stakeholders' perspectives on contextual factors relevant inclusive DD a focus Adis Ababa. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews 39 local stakeholders, comprising caregivers DD, school teachers and...
Abstract Children with developmental disabilities (DD) including intellectual disability and autism, experience exclusion from social life education in Ethiopia. Including children DD mainstream inclusive classes has potential to expand access uphold their right learn alongside typically developing peers. However, inadequate support settings can hinder participation educational achievement. This study explores the perspectives of stakeholders on ways which needs or exacerbate challenges...
Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of death in both genders worldwide. Aims This study aimed to evaluate outcomes and prognostic factors CRC patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Ethiopia. Methods Results A prospective cohort was conducted on 209 from January 2020 September 2022. Kaplan–Meier curves bivariate multivariate Cox regression analyses were used analyze overall progression‐free survival, with a significance value P < .05. showed...
Patients with breast cancer are assumed to be susceptible anxiety and depression, while there is a lack of evidence about the epidemiology underlying factors in Ethiopia. Hence, we aimed assess prevalence predictors depression among patients Ethiopia.An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted who were attending treatment at Oncology Center Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, largest referral teaching hospital The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HDAS) used evaluate status...
Abstract Background Cancer incidence is increasing in Ethiopia mainly due to increased life expectancy, while oncological capacities remain limited. Strong referral linkages between different levels of the healthcare system are key provide timely access cancer care. In this qualitative study, we assessed limitations and potential patient rural Southwest Ethiopia. Methods We held four focus group discussions (FGD) with health professionals at one primary three secondary hospitals conducted...
Abstract Background Maternal deaths are concentrated in low and middle-income countries, Africa accounts for over 50% of the deaths. Women from socioeconomically disadvantaged households have higher morbidity mortality rates lower access to maternal health services. Understanding addressing these inequalities is crucial achieving Sustainable Development Goals improving outcomes. This study examines demographic economic disparities utilization antenatal care (ANC) four countries with high...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background: </bold>The global noncommunicable disease burden is significantly increasing and has become a major reason for morbidity, productivity loss, higher healthcare costs, sources of inequality. To mitigate the impact these diseases among vulnerable population, understanding trends gender disparities in NCD essential. We aimed to investigate Ethiopia, with particular focus on examining gender-specific disparities. <bold>Methods: </bold>We analyzed data...
Abstract Purpose: To determine the effect of interpersonal psychotherapy on anxiety, depression, and quality life among breast cancer patients with mental health disorders at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: A two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial study was conducted 114 (n=57 intervention, n= 57 control group) common disorder oncology center Hospital. The hospital anxiety depression measurement scale used to assess a 30-item questionnaire life. General Linear...