Background Injuries are very common and can occur at any point of time in a day. Unintended injuries kindergarten children the most need immediate life saving care which is known as first aid. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitude, practice, associated factors aid among teachers Lideta sub-city Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method A cross-sectional was conducted teachers. Data collected using pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire S1 File. The data entered Epi version...

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a major public health concern in low income countries. Violence pregnant has adverse effects on maternal and newborn outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence associated factors of intimate Southeast Ethiopia women. Methods Institutional based cross-sectional was conducted who were attending antenatal care (ANC) Bale Zone institution during period. Face face interviews using pre-tested structured questionnaire. Data...

Objective Adverse birth outcomes, which include stillbirth, preterm birth, low birthweight, congenital abnormalities, and are the leading cause of neonatal infant mortality worldwide. We assessed adverse outcomes associated factors among mothers who gave in Bale zone hospitals, Oromia, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods used systematic random sampling this cross-sectional study. identified with using bivariate analysis multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results The proportion participants...

Abstract Pregnant women are at high risk for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirements during pregnancy. Despite coverage of and folic acid supplementation (IFAS), low compliance is reported. The study aimed assess with IFAS its associated factors among antenatal care (ANC) attendees in Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted 400 pregnant women. were selected through systematic random sampling. Pre-tested structured questionnaire...

Every year, large number of women are suffering from cervical cancer. Particularly living with HIV at high-risk being suffered it. Early testing human papillomavirus infection can significantly reduce the incidence However, lack early and regular has been identified as one major problems among risky populations.Institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in Shashemene town public health facilities a total sample size 406 February 1-March 30, 2022. Systematic random...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive status disclosure is an essential component of Pediatric care and long term disease management. Children have a right to know their HIV diagnosis result. However, complex varies in different communities. This study aimed assess the prevalence HIV-positive infected children associated factors among caregivers children.A facility based mixed methods research design was conducted Bale Zone South East Ethiopia. Randomly selected were interviewed using...

Anemia is predicted to affect 38% (32 million) of pregnant women worldwide. However, evidence for utilization and compliance with iron supplementation predictors during pregnancy in low-income countries, including Ethiopia, sparse inconclusive. Therefore, we aimed assess among Robe Town, Southeast Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was employed randomly selected 445 attending antenatal care at health facilities from May July 2015. systematic random sampling used select...

Background Children with inadequate iron consumption had slower growth, weaker immunity, and poor cognitive development. Although the public health importance of iron-rich in Ethiopia is known, evidence for food predictors among children aged 6–59 months old sparse. This study aimed to assess Ethiopia. Methods used mini demographic survey 2019 (EMDHS-2019) data a total weighted sample size 5,112 old. A multilevel mixed effect logistic regression analysis was identify good consumption....

Background Loss to follow-up (LTFU) among paediatric patients living with HIV presents a significant challenge the global scale-up of life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Objectives This study aims estimate LTFU incidence and its determinants children on ART in Shashemene town public health institutions, Oromia, Ethiopia. Design A retrospective cohort from 1 January 2015 30 December 2020. Setting was conducted town, Participants Medical records 269 receiving at facilities were included....

Introduction: Maternal near-miss precedes maternal mortality, and women are still alive indicating that the numbers of near-misses occur more often than mortality. This study aims to assess prevalence associated factors at public hospitals Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional design was carried out from 1 October 2018 28 February 2019, among 300 admitted maternity wards. A structured questionnaire checklist were used collect data. Epi-info for data entry...

Late presentation for HIV/AIDS care is defined as individuals newly presenting with a CD4 count below 350 cells/μl or WHO clinical staging of stage III IV. Globally, around 21.7 million people living were receiving ART in 2017, an increase 2.3 since 2016. Despite this progress, most start late their disease progression.This study aims to identify predictors among HIV and attending clinics West Arsi Zone public health institutions, South Ethiopia, 2019.A facility-based unmatched case-control...

Neonatal sepsis is a significant contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It more prevalent in developing countries. Thus, understanding the risk factors for critical minimizing incidence of infection, particularly Ethiopia. The purpose this study was identify neonates admitted intensive care units public hospitals Southeast Ethiopia 2020. An institution-based, retrospective unmatched case-control conducted on 97 cases 194 controls A pretested, structured questionnaire used...

Abstract Background: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) , pregnancy and childbirth continue to be viewed as solely a woman’s issues. Increasing partner participation encouraging joint decision making in maternal health care may provide an important strategy reducing mortality morbidity. Objective: To assess the level of male involvement Birth Preparedness Complication Readiness (BPCR) its association with women’s use institutional delivery among mothers who had child less than 12 months West Arsi...

Abstract Background Lost to follow-up among pediatric human immune deficiency virus infected patients is a major challenge for the global scale-up of lifesaving antiretroviral therapy (ART). It considerable obstacle effectiveness program which negatively impacted on immunological benefits ART and drug adherence. Additionally, it increases toxicity, resistance acquired syndrome related morbidity mortality. Therefore, very crucial identify incidence determinants loss follow up children in...

Ethiopia is reported to have one of the highest prevalence underweight among lactating mothers in Africa. In our study setting, nutritional report from district health office showed a high number and recurrent malnutrition problems. However, determinants were not well understood setting. The aimed assess public facilities Siraro District, Southern Ethiopia. Unmatched case control was conducted 390 (130 cases 260 controls) District April 30 May 30/2022. Cases with BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 controls...

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Introduction:</bold> The World Health Organization records 295,000 maternal deaths during childbirth each year, of which 15% are due to postpartum sepsis. In Ethiopia, it is the third cause death after hemorrhage and hypertension. However, data on determinants puerperal sepsis in study area scarce. <bold>Objective:</bold> This aimed identify among women at a public hospital Gedeo Zone, southern 2023. <bold>Methods: </bold>A hospital-based, unmatched case-control...

Undernutrition, manifested as stunting and/or thinness, is a major public health concern in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. Factors such sociodemographic, economic, and dietary status influence children's academic achievement. This study aimed to assess the association between diversity, nutritional status, performance of school-age children pastoral communities Southeast A school-based cross-sectional was conducted among 395 randomly selected children. multistage sampling followed...

Access to outpatient therapeutic feeding programs (OTP) for all children who have uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a global public health priority. Identifying predictors that determine time-to-recovery from optimize success. However, reliable evidence on the determinants of time recovery at posts was not available in Nagele Arsi district South Ethiopia.This study aimed identify SAM among aged (6-59) months treated an OTP district, Southern Ethiopia.Institutional based...