Melkamu Aderajew Zemene

ORCID: 0000-0003-1150-6333
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Research Areas
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Dental Health and Care Utilization
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

Debre Tabor University
2019-2025

Diabetic nephropathy is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. The diagnostic markers nephropathy, including the presence albuminuria and/or reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate, are not clinically ideal, and most them raised after significant reduction in function. Therefore, it crucial to seek more sensitive non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis diabetic nephropathy.This study aimed investigate serum cystatin C levels dyslipidemia detection patients with type 2 diabetes...

10.3389/fendo.2023.1124367 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Endocrinology 2023-04-04

Ischemic stroke is a common type of that leads to death and functional disability in hypertensive patients. However, there are no well-studied non-invasive less expensive fluid biomarkers routinely used detect ischemic Hence, this study aimed tease out the performance D-dimer, fibrinogen, D-dimer fibrinogen ratio (DDFR) predicting hypertension-associated acute stroke.

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27192 article EN cc-by-nc Heliyon 2024-02-29

SummaryBackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, closely tied to social and neighborhood environments. The impoverished, overcrowded, stressful conditions in urban slums may heighten IPV risk, yet evidence remains limited. This study aims assess the prevalence, disparities, trends of across low- middle-income countries (LMICs).MethodsThis cross-sectional used nationally representative Demographic Health Surveys data from 2006 2023, focusing on with...

10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103140 article EN cc-by-nc-nd EClinicalMedicine 2025-03-01

While studies in Ethiopia have explored family planning use and contraceptive determinants, limited research examines the spatial variation predictors of satisfaction with methods. This study addresses this gap using geographically weighted regression (GWR) analysis to assess patterns determinants methods among reproductive-age women. Utilizing nationally representative 2021 Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA-ET) data, aims provide targeted insights improving services. A sample 1,456...

10.1186/s40834-025-00356-5 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Contraception and Reproductive Medicine 2025-03-31

The relationship between education and cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) remains unclear. This study explores the associations ideal score (CVHS), as well seven CVH metrics. cross-sectional extracted data from STEPwise approach to surveillance surveys 36 LMICs 2010 2020. We assessed CVHS using sum defined by American Heart Association: (1) ≥ 150 min/week of moderate, or 75 vigorous activity, an equivalent combination; (2) BMI < 25 kg/m2 for...

10.1186/s12916-025-04032-y article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Medicine 2025-04-06

Antenatal care is one of the best strategies for maternal and neonatal mortality reduction. There a paucity evidence on mean number ANC visits associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study aimed to investigate among reproductive-age women using Demographic Health Survey conducted from 2008 2019.A total 256,425 weighted numbers who gave birth five years before survey were included. We used STATA version 14 data management analysis. A multilevel negative binomial regression model...

10.1371/journal.pgph.0001180 article EN cc-by PLOS Global Public Health 2022-12-27

Drug compliance is the act of taking medication on schedule or as prescribed and obeying other medical instructions. It most crucial aspect in treatment chronic diseases particularly for patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). non-compliance main reason causing drug resistance poor outcomes. Hence, developing a risk prediction model by using early obtainable prognostic determinants vital averting existing, unacceptably high level outcomes reducing among MDR-TB patients.A...

10.3389/fdgth.2023.1165222 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Digital Health 2023-05-09

Globally, the co-occurrence of stunting and overweight or obesity (CSO) in same individual is becoming an emerging layer malnutrition there a paucity information low- middle-income countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study aimed to determine pooled prevalence determinants concurrent among under-five children SSA.Secondary data analysis was conducted from recent nationally representative Demographic Health Survey dataset 35 SSA countries. A total weighted sample 210,565...

10.1186/s13690-023-01138-8 article EN cc-by Archives of Public Health 2023-06-30

Abstract Teenage is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. This stage change and needs particular care ongoing support. Adolescent pregnancy remains common health problem in low- middle-income countries, it associated with higher maternal neonatal complications. Thus, this study aimed determine the trends factors them that either positively or negatively contributed teenage Ethiopia. Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey data 2005 2016 were used for study. A total weighted sample...

10.1038/s41598-024-52665-5 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-01-26

In sub-Saharan African countries, teenage pregnancy received less attention and weak policy responses, the pooled prevalence of is not yet studied. Therefore, this study aimed to determine determinants in countries. A total weighted sample 96,185 girls were included study. multilevel modified poison regression analysis model was fitted identify factors associated with pregnancy. Finally, Adjusted Prevalence Odds Ratio (APOR) its 95% confidence interval reported. Statistical significance...

10.1177/21582440241248899 article EN cc-by SAGE Open 2024-04-01

Human breast milk, a naturally balanced source of infant nutrition, promotes optimal growth and health when exclusively fed for 6 months. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces common childhood infections, provides protection against some chronic illnesses, contributes to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals. Despite its benefits, only 58% Ethiopian women practice it, the associated education-related inequality is not well documented. Thus, this study aims quantify decompose in exclusive...

10.3389/fpubh.2024.1407210 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2024-12-09
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