Introduction Despite consistent economic growth in the country, malnutrition remains one of major public health problems Ethiopia. The prevalence and its associated factors are well studied among under-five children. However, there is a paucity evidence older children developing countries including aim study was to assess stunting thinness their school-age Methods A community-based cross-sectional conducted randomly selected 389 Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site, Southern...

The community-based cross sectional study was conducted in the Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Southern Ethiopia. simple random sampling method used to recruit 656 mother-child pairs. Height for age

Abstract Background In rural areas of Ethiopia, 57% births occur at home without the assistance skilled birth attendants, geographical inaccessibility being one main factors that hinder attendance. Establishment maternity waiting homes (MWH) is part a strategy to improve access care by bringing pregnant women physically close health facilities. This study assessed barriers MWHs in Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional was undertaken from...

Objectives Reproductive age women in Ethiopia face significant double burden malnutrition. Although underweight prevalence has declined, overweight and obesity rates are raising due to rapid nutrition transitions physical activity levels changes. This study aimed assess the association between nutritional status among these women. Methods Community-based cross-sectional was conducted Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site involving 422 randomly selected from April May 2022. Data...

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for mortality and it also one of major factors other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The objective study was to assess prevalence hypertension its associated among adults residing in Arba Minch health demographic surveillance site (HDSS), Southern Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional survey conducted 2017 on estimated sample size 3,368 at Health Demographic Surveillance (HDSS). Data were collected using WHO STEPS tools. Bivariate analysis done...

Anemia, defined as a low blood hemoglobin concentration, has been shown to be major public health concern in low-income countries like Ethiopia. School-age children are the most vulnerable population groups for anemia. The aim of this study was assess prevalence anemia, with consideration altitudinal variations, and identify factors associated anemia among school-age children. A community-based cross-sectional conducted from April May 2017 randomly selected 391 (6 14 years) Arba Minch Health...

Abstract Background Colostrum avoidance is failure to feed first breast milk a newborn baby for the 2 3 days after delivery. The problem of avoiding colostrum prevalent in Ethiopia. But it not adequately addressed yet. Therefore, purpose this study was assess prevalence practices and associated factors among mothers infants aged less than six months; explore barriers feeding ChenchaZuria District. Methods A community-based cross-sectional supplemented with qualitative conducted August 2020....

Malnutrition is one of the main underlying risk factors for deaths due to different diseases. The aim this study was assess prevalence and associated with underweight overweight among adults residing in Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS), Southern Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional survey conducted from April June 2017. data collection procedures 3,368 calculated sample size were based on World Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach guideline. Using surveillance...

Broad and specific causes of adult mortalities are often neglected indicators wellbeing in low-income countries like Ethiopia due to lack strong vital statistics. Thus, this database study aimed assess the mortality using demographic surveillance data.An 8-year (12 September 2009-11 2017) data from Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site was used for study. Verbal autopsy methods ICD codes were identify deaths. The collected entered by clerks. We Microsoft Excel STATA version 16...

Childhood anemia affects around half of under five children and has impacts on physical, mental, social development, both in the short long term. The objective study was to determine prevalence its associated factors among under-five living Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance System Sites (HDSS). A community-based cross-sectional conducted randomly selected with their caregivers HDSS from June August 2023. questionnaire developed assess sociodemographic, nutrition, healthcare,...

Abstract Background World Health Organization (WHO) consultation experts recommend countries to have guidance identify public health action points suitable for their country. The objective of the study was evaluate different obesity indices predict high blood pressure and its optimal cutoff values among adult population. Method A total 3368 individuals age from 25 64 years were included in this study. Data collected based on WHO Stepwise approach. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference...

Major reasons for malnutrition, particularly among those who live in low- and middle-income countries, are physiological vulnerability inadequate intake. The objective of the study was to assess prevalence undernutrition associated factors lactating mothers Angecha District, Southern Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional conducted randomly selected District from March April 2017. A pretested structured questionnaire used mothers. Undernutrition defined as body mass index less than 18.5...

Tobacco use is one of the world-leading preventable killers. There was a varied prevalence tobacco and cigarette smoking across different areas. The aim study to assess factors associated with current among adults residing in Arba Minch health demographic surveillance site (HDSS).A community-based cross-sectional conducted HDSS 2017. estimated sample size 3368 individuals which were selected by simple random sampling techniques using dataset. Data collection tools obtained from WHO STEPwise....

Abstract Background Alcohol consumption is associated with different types of illnesses; particularly heavy episodic drinking one the risk factors for disease burden alcohol intake. The aim study was to assess prevalence and in Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS). Methods A community-based cross-sectional conducted 2017 among adult residents HDSS. Using HDSS database, 3368 individuals were selected by simple random sampling techniques. From WHO STEPS instruments, step...

The most common and devastating complication of diabetes mellitus that affect the lower extremities among people with is a diabetic feet ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcer increases develop multiple risk factors like infections, prolonged healing time, poor quality life, gangrene, limb non-traumatic amputations. Worldwide, incidence magnitude rapidly increase since disease dramatically increased it reached an epidemic level. However, there limited evidence on occurrence influencing in Ethiopia,...

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global cause of acute illness, infertility, long-term disability and death with serious medical psychological consequences millions men, women infants.Due to their high prevalence, particularly in developing settings, STIs result substantial productivity losses for individuals communities, where the majority population is less than 40 years age.Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude preventive practices Arsi Negelle preparatory...

Abstract Ethiopia is one of the sub‐Saharan African countries where underweight among women reproductive age high, and it predisposing to low birth weight, preterm birth, reduced resistance infections. Poor water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) drinking water polluted with disease‐causing microorganisms lead undernutrition. Therefore, this study aimed assess association between WASH at Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS), Southern Ethiopia. A community‐based cross‐sectional...

This study assesses the associations between nutritional status and cognitive development of schoolchildren. A unit increase in height-for-age Z-score was associated with 0.12 SD, 0.08 SD standardized digit span, Raven's colored progressive metrics, performance index visual search task, respectively. body-mass-index-for-age 0.11 span. Hemoglobin concentration not any outcomes. Chronic malnutrition schoolchildren while thinness hemoglobin concentrations were selected or no outcomes,

Economic growth in Rwanda is associated with significant changes food systems, access to health and other services, lifestyle, nutritional transitions. Nevertheless, our knowledge of dietary patterns remains limited. The present study aimed identify the habits young adult population assess factors. A developed validated semi-quantitative frequency questionnaire covering a one-year period was used collect data on intake 1,218 participants (18–35 years old) from end January April 2023...

Undernutrition and poverty reduction requires multisectoral interventions including sectors like food nutrition security, health, education, systems 1,2 . A program aimed at improving child nutritional status through enhanced household security promotion of dietary diversity was jointly implemented by health agriculture extension workers in Ethiopia 3 .The intervention packages include counselling on infant young feeding practices, agricultural production diversity, gardening, water, hygiene...

Ethiopian schools were closed for nearly 40 weeks as a measure to control the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of study was evaluate role pandemic’s restrictive measures on cognition and behavioral difficulties schoolchildren in Arba Minch Health Demographic Surveillance Site. Two cross-sectional surveys conducted November 2019 (pre-COVID-19-lockdown) 2020 (post-COVID-19 lockdown). Data collected both at school homes children. Cognitive development children assessed using digit span, Raven’s...

Background. Introduction of prelacteal feeds to newborn babies negates the recommendation World Health Organization that breastfeeding should be initiated within an hour after childbirth. As a result, many known health benefits for infants, children and mothers are precluded. Therefore, obviate harmful effects feeding, it remains paramount concern identify current status feeding its contributing factors. Objective. To assess prevalence associated factors among under-24-month-old in Arba...

Abstract Background : In rural areas of Ethiopia, 57% births occur at home without the assistance skilled birth attendants, geographical inaccessibility being one main factors that hinder attendance. Establishment maternity waiting homes (MWH) is part a strategy to improve access care by bringing pregnant women physically close health facilities. This study assessed barriers MWHs in Arba Minch Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional was undertaken from...