Dietary diversity has long been recognized as a key element of high quality diets. Minimum Diversity (MDD) is the consumption four or more food groups from seven groups. Globally, only few children are receiving nutritionally adequate and diversified foods. More than two-thirds malnutrition related child deaths associated with inappropriate feeding practice during first two years life. In Ethiopia, 7 % age 6–23 months had received minimum acceptable diet. Therefore, main aim this study was...

Background. Occupational injuries pose major public health and socioeconomic developmental problems. However, efforts towards investigation of determinants among factory workers are very minimal in developing countries. Thus, this study aimed at to identify occupational injury textile Amahara regional state Ethiopia. Methods. A case control was done 456 (152 cases 304 controls). Self-reported data from document review factories clinics were used ascertain status within one-year period. Data...

Refuse collectors are at a high risk for fatal and non-fatal occupational accidents. This is more intensified in developing countries, like Ethiopia, due to physically demanding nature of the job. However, information on injuries related factors almost non-existent Ethiopia. Thus, aim this study was assess prevalence its associated factors.A cross-sectional conducted among municipal solid waste four zones Amhara region from February May 2015. Computer generated simple random sampling...

Foodborne illness is a major public health problem worldwide. The supply of safe and healthy food crucial to prevent foodborne illness. However, evidence regarding safety knowledge handling practice limited in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed assess knowledge, practice, its associated factors among handlers Debre Markos Town, North West Ethiopia.An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted on 408 randomly selected at Debre-Markos town. A structured questionnaire an observational...

In response to a critical shortage of skilled workforce, Ethiopia has scaled up its health professional education (HPE) by increasing the number training institutions and student enrolment capacity. However, strong evidence that shows how HPE scale-up affected clinical placements is lacking. This study investigated challenges effects rapid in placements, adjustments made challenges. A qualitative using focus group discussions constructivist grounded theory was conducted July-August 2022. The...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major global health problem. More than three-quarters of HBV infection occur in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk acquiring HBV, hepatitis C (HCV) human immunodeficiency (HIV) infections via exposure to patients' blood bodily fluids. is recognized occupational hazard, non-immune professionals from their work. This study was intended assess level vaccination status factors affecting care Shashemene Zonal Town. Institution...

According to the 2007 Ethiopian census, youths aged 15–24 years were more than 15.2 million which contributes 20.6 % of whole population. These very large and productive groups population are exposed various sexual reproductive health risks. The aim this study was assess exposure Sexually Explicit Materials (SEM) factors associated with among preparatory school students in Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional institution based involving 770 randomly selected youth schools at...

Abstract Background Several studies conducted to access the status of household food insecurity in Ethiopia show that nutrition problem is still highly prevalent especially pregnant women and children. This study was 2018 main harvesting season with principal objective assess level consumption score associated factors among attending antenatal service at Shegaw Motta Hospital. Methods Institution based cross-sectional care Hospital, East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Primary data 422 were...

Introduction: Almost half of the world's population is concentrated under age less than 25 years. The highest number this living in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa youths constitute 20% - 30% population. Early sexual initiation common among young people, and it has several reproductive health consequences. So, objective research was to assess prevalence early associated factors preparatory school students FaggetaLekoma district, Awi zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2015. Methods Materials:...

Maternal dietary knowledge and practice is an essential element in ensuring positive pregnancy-related outcomes, optimal gestational weight gain, reduce complications birth the overall health of mothers. 3.5 million mothers dead annually due to undernutrition; which resulted from a deficit nutritional practices third world countries, especially Ethiopia, so it needs further investigation. To assess maternal knowledge, practice, their associated factors during pregnancy Addis Sub-city...

According to the International Labor Organization, occupational accidents and diseases kill millions of workers every year.To assess factors associated with level knowledge self-reported practice toward safety precautions among factory in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021.An institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 randomly selected workers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires an observation checklist. The data...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Koster Y, Taddele M, Aderaw Z, Tefera KT. Health-related quality of life and associated factors among HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. HIV & AIDS Review. International Journal HIV-Related Problems. 2022;21(3):239-249. doi:10.5114/hivar.2022.117281. APA Koster, Y., Taddele, M., Aderaw, Z., Tefera, K. T. (2022). Problems, 21(3), 239-249....

Background : Ethiopia has taken unprecedented preventive measures like closure of higher education institutions to halt the spread COVID-19. However, still, there is increasing number cases and mortality due As youth age groups are highly active part community as colleges one major areas where they gather together it would necessity apply there. Thus, this study aimed assess prevention practices associated factors against COVID 19 among college students. Methods: A cross-sectional design was...

ABSTRACT Background All populations are at risk for poor food consumption, but pregnant women the most vulnerable groups consumption particularly those in resource limiting settings like Ethiopia. However, there is a lack of literature score these population and study area. Therefore, results this may give information local decision makers. Objective To assess level associated factors among attending antenatal service Shegaw Motta Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018. Method Institution based...