Yohannes Awoke Assefa

ORCID: 0000-0002-9557-866X
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Research Areas
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
  • Occupational health in dentistry
  • Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use

University of Gondar
2021-2024

Objective This study aimed to explore the perceptions of parents and physiotherapists regarding home-based therapy programs for children with cerebral palsy understand factors affecting adherence programs. Materials method Thematic analysis was used identify, analyse report findings. Twelve five caregivers were purposively sampled interviewed. Results All transcripts coded line by line, codes then organized into categories development descriptive themes generation analytical themes. The data...

10.1371/journal.pone.0282328 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2023-02-27

Abstract Background In the absence of a standardized work environment, insurance system, occupational safety measures and expanding workload an uptrend musculoskeletal disorders secondary to hazards is observed among wide range occupations in developing countries including street sweepers/cleaners. The aim this study determine burden potential factors associated with cleaners/solid waste collectors Gondar town, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional design was used identify risk cleaners....

10.1186/s12891-023-06619-z article EN cc-by BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2023-06-15

Abstract Introduction Maternal malnutrition remains a major public health problem, particularly in low and middle-income countries war-affected areas like Ethiopia. Malnourished pregnant lactating women with nutrient stores have babies poor mental physical development, increasing the risk of birth outcomes. Despite fact that majority Ethiopian mothers are malnourished, there is little evidence areas. Therefore, objective this study was to assess prevalence undernutrition associated factors...

10.1186/s40795-023-00758-1 article EN cc-by BMC Nutrition 2023-09-04

Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death and was responsible for 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Worldwide, 2 people experience pain every day, one major neglected public health problems, especially Ethiopia. Despite reporting burden risk factors as a principal importance, there are limited studies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess prevalence its associated among adult patients evaluated at oncology ward University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest...

10.3389/fpain.2022.1061239 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Pain Research 2023-02-17

Abstract Background Civilian war and internal conflicts increase the incidences of mental health conditions among survivors. It is crucial to assess war-related psychological consequences in war-affected areas Ethiopia intervene future. Thus, this study aimed determine magnitude distress associated factors survivor women Northern, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted, 1596 were recruited participate using a face-to-face interviews with census sampling...

10.1186/s12905-024-03161-5 article EN cc-by BMC Women s Health 2024-06-20

Abstract Background Currently, the number of people with physical disability and impairment is increasing significantly in Ethiopia, especially northern part. In that regard, Ethiopian government has been providing rehabilitation services to recover patients. However, due widespread problem healthcare service increase patients seeking physiotherapy service, quality might be compromised, evidence limited. Thus, this study aimed evaluate at University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital,...

10.1111/jep.14221 article EN other-oa Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 2024-11-04

Cancer and diabetes mellitus (DM) are diagnosed within the same individual more frequently share common risk factors. Although among cancer patients may result in aggressive clinical courses of cancer, there is limited evidence about its burden associated Hence, this study aimed to assess prediabetes Institution-based cross-sectional was conducted at University Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital from 10 January March 2021. A systematic random sampling technique used select 423...

10.1038/s41598-023-36472-y article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2023-06-09

Background Caregivers of stroke survivors play a crucial role in post-stroke functional recovery and the prevention complications. Although situation is incredibly stressful intimidating caregiver burden high, there little evidence local Ethiopian context extent among caregivers survivors. Therefore, aim this study was to assess level its associated factors primary Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional conducted Amhara regional state tertiary hospitals from April June 2022. standardized...

10.3389/fstro.2023.1226140 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Stroke 2023-09-07
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