Ethiopia has received 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility and planned to vaccinate 20% its population by end 2021. However, evidence on current uptake in our country is scanty. Therefore, this study aimed assess associated factors among health professionals Ethiopia.

Introduction The mortality rate among Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who have started antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to be increased in resource-limited countries, despite a decline developed nations. Furthermore, research within this age group is limited and has not previously been conducted the study area. Consequently, aimed determine incidence of its predictors HIV-positive children receiving ART at public health facilities West Wollega. Objective To assess on selected...

Despite the improvements in knowledge and understanding of role health information global system, quality data generated by a routine system is still very poor low middle-income countries. There paucity studies as to what determines facilities study area. Therefore, this was aimed assess associated factors public Harari region, Ethiopia.A cross-sectional conducted all region Ethiopia. The department-level were collected from respective department heads through document reviews, interviews,...

Abstract Background Enhanced adherence counseling refers to the intervention for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients with an elevated viral load result, a of > 1000 copies/ml, on routine or need-based test. The Federal Ministry Health, Ethiopia, has launched testing and enhanced since 2016 high-viral people living HIV, which is applicable throughout country all health facilities providing HIV care treatment. Our study aimed assess suppression after its predictors among high who...

Objective In Ethiopia, despite increased health service coverage, utilisation remains very low. However, evidence on the level of between insured and non-insured households in study area was scanty. Therefore, this aimed to assess its predictors among community-based insurance East Wallaga Zone, Oromia region, 2022. Methods A comparative cross-sectional employed. Data were collected using semi-structured interviewer-administered pretested questionnaire by face-to-face interviewing heads or...

Even though the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine and increasing vaccination rates are promising, there reports refusal to get vaccinated in a different segment population, including health care workers.This study determines acceptance/refusal COVID-19 its predictors among workers Ethiopia.A cross-sectional survey was conducted group at facilities Ethiopia. Data were collected from 1 30 July 2020. 403 participants through an online Google submission form. entered into...

Blood donation is the process of collecting blood from donors who are at low risk for infection and unlikely to jeopardize their own health. addresses maternal child mortality contributes saving millions lives. But many African countries including Ethiopia far below minimum collection rate. Furthermore, practice not well studied among young university students in study area. Hence, this was done assess associated factors Wollega University students, Ethiopia.A cross-sectional conducted 387...

Background Despite the fact that community-based health insurance (CBHI) is a promising program to achieve goal of universal coverage (UHC), it faces challenges are not only due low enrollment but also membership renewal decision impact its sustainability. Hence, study aimed identify determinants CBHI among rural households in Kellem Wollega zone, Ethiopia. Methods The was conducted Wollega, Ethiopia, from March 30–April 30, 2022, using cross-sectional design. An interviewer-administered...

This study aimed to assess the sociodemographic and institutional determinants of zinc bundled with oral rehydration salt (ORS) utilisation among under-five children diarrhoeal diseases in East Wallaga zone, western Ethiopia, 2022.A community-based cross-sectional was conducted 560 randomly selected participants from 1 30 April 2022. Data were entered into EpiData V.3.1, then exported Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) V.25 analysis. An adjusted OR (AOR) along a 95% confidence...

Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting thinness among primary school-age children in Gudeya Bila district. Methods analysis A community-based cross-sectional was conducted district which is located Western part Ethiopia. Among calculated sample size 561 school-aged children, 551 were randomly selected by systematic random sampling technique participated this study. Critical illness, physical disability inability caregivers respond exclusion...

Discharge of excreta to the environment lead surface and groundwater contamination human exposure disease-causing micro-organisms. There is limitation evidences regarding latrine utilization among community-led total sanitation hygiene implemented non-implemented districts East Wollega Zone. Hence, this study aimed determine magnitude associated factors households in Districts Zone, Western Ethiopia.A cross-sectional was conducted. A Multi-stage sampling technique applied select 461...

Vaccines are not free from adverse outcomes. However, the evidence of outcomes following COVID-19 vaccination among health-care professionals (HCPs) in study setting was scanty. Aimed to assess and associated factors Oromia region, Ethiopia. An online cross-sectional survey conducted 1 October 30 2021. Data were collected using questionnaire created on Google forms. A snowball sampling technique through authors' network popular social media used. analysis performed SPSS version 25. The...

This study aimed to assess the time recovery and its predictors among 6-59 months aged children treated at an outpatient therapeutic feeding programme in Borena zone.

Abstract Background Trachoma, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatous, is a contagious eye condition that frequently affects children and quickly spreads from child to caregiver. The study aimed assess distribution of active trachoma its associated risk factors among 1–9 years aged in Households Sasiga Rural District, Western Ethiopia, 2022. Methods A community-based cross-sectional was conducted 577 randomly selected March May multistage sampling technique used. Data collected through...

Background The notion of unmet need for family planning indicates the gap between women’s contraceptive practice and their reproductive intention. Although universal access to sexual health services including methods is a bedrock sustainable development goals, contraception high among young women in low-income countries Ethiopia. associated with unintended pregnancy which most time end unsafe abortion. Hence, this study aimed assess determinants married Ethiopia using nationally...

Objective To determine the time to first birth and its predictors among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Design, setting participants Nationwide secondary data analysis using mini Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, 2019. A stratified, two-stage cluster sampling technique was used select sample. Among 9012 of age 15–49 years, 8885 completed interview yielding a response rate 99%. Main outcomes measured Time determined. Kaplan-Meier method estimate birth. The lognormal inverse Gaussian...

Priority-setting becomes more difficult for decision-makers when the demand health services and care resources rises. Despite fact that Ethiopian healthcare system places a strong focus on efficient utilization allocation of resources, studies efficiency in facilities have been very limited. Hence, study aimed to evaluate its determinants public centers. A cross-sectional was conducted East Wollega zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. fiscal year 2021–2022 data collected from August 01–30,...

Abstract Background Globally, bowel obstruction is the most common cause of surgical emergencies. It remains a challenge to healthcare workers in spite improvements management techniques. There lack study determine outcome and its associated factors area study. Hence, this aimed among surgically treated intestinal patients at Wollega University Referral Hospital, 2021. Methods Facility-based cross-sectional was conducted all cases managed for between September 1, 2018 Data were collected...

Diarrhea morbidity and mortality remain child health economic burdens in low resource settings. In Ethiopia, diarrheal disease treatment service utilization remains very low. However, evidence on the level of zinc bundled with ORS among under-five caregivers' was not addressed.The study aimed to identify predictors co-packaged oral rehydration salts for childhood diarrhea East Wollega Zone, Western 2022.The design used a community-based cross-sectional that conducted 540 randomly selected...

Abstract Background: Despite the improvements in knowledge and understanding of role health information global system, quality data generated by a routine system is still very poor low middle-income countries. There paucity studies as to what determines facilities study area. Therefore, this was aimed assess associated factors public Harari region, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted all region The department-level were collected from respective department heads through document...