Birhanu Wubale Yirdaw

ORCID: 0000-0003-0378-7630
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Research Areas
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • HIV-related health complications and treatments
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Influenza Virus Research Studies
  • Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

University of Gondar
2019-2024

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2021

University of Washington
2021

Bahir Dar University
2019

Arba Minch University
2019

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<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> Previous Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) studies have reported national health estimates for Ethiopia. Substantial regional variations in socioeconomic status, population, demography, access to care within Ethiopia require comparable at the subnational level. The GBD 2019 analysis aimed measure progress disparities across nine regions two chartered cities. <h3>Methods</h3> We gathered 1057 distinct data sources all cities...

10.1016/s0140-6736(21)02868-3 article EN cc-by The Lancet 2022-03-14

Background Vitamin A deficiency is highly prevalent in low-income countries and a major public health problem worldwide. Lactating mothers are the most vulnerable population group to vitamin deficiency. Despite this, there limited study on A-rich food consumption by lactating Ethiopia. Therefore, this aimed assess adequate rich associated factors among visiting child immunization postnatal care centers institutions of Gondar Town. Methods An Institution-based cross-sectional design was...

10.1371/journal.pone.0239308 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2020-09-21

Abstract Background Recent evidence has found widespread reports of women experiencing cultural malpractice during childbirth in Asia and sub-Saharan African countries. Despite an endeavor made to drop maternal neonatal mortality, Ethiopia remains amongst the highest mortality rate. Thus, strengthening antenatal care (ANC) follow-up is midst reduction childbirth. This study was aimed assess magnitude associated factors postpartum among who gave birth within one year Gozamen district,...

10.1186/s13690-022-00814-5 article EN cc-by Archives of Public Health 2022-02-15

There were approximately 38 million human immune deficiency virus/acquired syndrome cases worldwide in 2019, of which 36.2 adult cases, these 25.4 had access to antiretroviral therapy. The desire have children among virus-infected people has significant implications for the transmission virus. In many developing countries such as Ethiopia, where prevalence virus is high, risk baby inevitable.

10.1177/20503121241283347 article EN cc-by-nc SAGE Open Medicine 2024-01-01

Introduction. Childbirth is a special time in the lives of women and families at large. It can also be great tragedy. International reports show that, annually, more than 500,000 die from pregnancy childbirth complications globally. For every woman who dies childbirth, majorities remain alive, but scarred by permanent disabilities. Obstetric fistula is, without doubt, most severe pregnancy-related Objective. This research aimed assessing long-term effects obstetric on overall quality life...

10.1155/2022/6703409 article EN cc-by Rehabilitation Research and Practice 2022-02-08

BackgroundMaternal mortality is a global health problem. Most maternal deaths occur due to complications that arise in intra-partum and postpartum periods, mainly post-partum haemorrhage immediately after delivery.ObjectiveThis study aimed assess determinants of institutional delivery service utilization among mothers who gave birth within 1 year before this study, North-western Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional was conducted the last 12 months prior from January 1-30/2016. A...

10.1016/j.cegh.2020.100675 article EN cc-by Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health 2020-12-11

BackgroundCompetence is the documentation of an acceptable level performance, through a process structured assessment. Focusing on generating highly competent midwives with essential skills, more specifically childbirth care services helps to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. This study was aimed assess determinants competency delivery among newly graduated bachelor midwifery students in Amhara regional state Higher Education Institutions, Ethiopia, 2019.MethodInstitution-based...

10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100730 article EN cc-by Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health 2021-03-28

Abstract Background: Neonatal mortality is a concern for global population especially in developing countries. The majority of neonatal occurs at home where only few families recognize key danger signs illness. Thus, we assessed the knowledge on illness and associated factors among mothers who gave birth last one year prior to this study Debre Markos town, East Gojjam, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional was conducted 521 mothers. Cluster sampling technique used...

10.21203/rs.2.13234/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2019-08-20

Immediate postnatal care (PNC) satisfaction is considered as the desired outcome of health system and determines use subsequent services. There a paucity evidence on level immediate PNC in study setting. Therefore, aim this was to assess associated factors among women who gave birth Debre Markos town public institutions, northwest Ethiopia.An institution-based cross-sectional conducted from January 1 February 28, 2021, systematic sampling technique used select women. An...

10.2147/ppa.s348597 article EN cc-by-nc Patient Preference and Adherence 2022-01-01

Background: Neonatal period, the first 28 days of life, represent most vulnerable time for a child’s survival. mortality is concern global population, especially in developing countries. The majority neonatal occurs at home where only few families recognize key danger signs illness. In low and middle-income countries like Ethiopia, ability mothers to common illness seek appropriate care instrumental reducing deaths.Objective: Aimed assess knowledge on associated factors among who gave birth...

10.22038/ijn.2021.51070.1902 article EN 2021-01-10

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding only breast milk without any other liquids or solids, except for medicine. For mothers with positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), adherence to exclusive added antiretroviral therapy extremely reduces the risk of transmitting their exposed neonates. Therefore, World Health Organization has recommended infants within first 6 months life. This study was performed identify factors associated among HIV-positive mothers. Methods: The...

10.22038/ijn.2021.51074.1903 article EN DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) 2021-04-01
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