A5025710864- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health and Conflict Studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Parasites and Host Interactions
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
2022-2025
Jimma University
2016-2024
African Union
2015-2023
Background: Older adults are disproportionately affected by hypertension, which is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite these facts, little information available with regard to old age hypertension in Ethiopia. Thus, this study assessed and associated factors among older rural Methods: A community-based cross-sectional design was employed 418 selected permanent residents of Chiro town aged 50 years using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected face a...
The DHIS2 system enabled real-time tracking of vaccine distribution and administration to facilitate data-driven decisions. Experts from the Africa Centres for Disease Control Prevention (Africa CDC) Monitoring Evaluation (M&E) Management Information System (MIS) teams, with support Health Systems Program South (HISP-SA), developed continental COVID-19 vaccination system. Several variables related were considered in developing Three-hundred users can access at different levels specific...
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs) and understanding their perspectives vital promoting vaccine uptake in communities.Aim: This study assessed factors influencing COVID-19 among HCWs Kampala, Uganda.Setting: A cross-sectional was done seven high-volume health facilities Kampala.Methods: questionnaire based on the Behavioural Social Drivers Model administered to 200 HCWs. Data were analysed using STATA version 17 identify...
Background: COVID-19 vaccination is critical in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce the disease burden. This study assessed real-world vaccine effectiveness (VE) Zimbabwe.Aim: To determine VE and factors associated with severity mortality Zimbabwe.Setting: The setting comprised a test-negative case-control across health facilities Harare Bulawayo (May 2023 – August 2023).Methods: Adults (≥ 18 years) were recruited from registers (1:1 case-control; matched by sex, age clinic visit date). Telephone...
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs). Understanding their vaccine uptake and perceptions vital to promote acceptance.Aim: This study assessed COVID-19 uptake, associated factors HCW willingness recommend in Zimbabwe.Setting: The was conducted through a cross-sectional survey involving 200 HCWs seven central facilities from May 2023 June 2023.Methods: Data on demographics, status, knowledge, attitudes trust information sources...
Background: COVID-19 disrupted critical public health services globally. It is important to understand how the pandemic affected healthcare service delivery and utilisation in Nigeria guide planning for future crises country.Aim: This study aimed explore Nigeria.Setting: The was conducted Abuja, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2023.Methods: a cross-sectional qualitative that adopted an exploratory design. Key Informant Interviews were used elicit information from twenty-eight stakeholders relevant...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an urgent need for a global vaccine. Despite being priority group, the vaccine uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) remains low.Aim: This article assessed and its associated barriers in Malawi.Setting: A cross-sectional study was conducted HCWs Malawi’s Blantyre, Lilongwe Mzuzu districts from 11 April 2023 14 2023.Methods: Proportionally distributed various cadres, 200 participants were randomly selected. structured questionnaire administered,...
Although there has been a remarkable decline in under-five mortality through the decades, it is still highest socio-economically disadvantaged countries, including Ethiopia. The benefits of reducing have highly emphasized ambitious target Sustainable Development Goals. risk factors not exhaustively researched Ethiopia using recent nationwide survey data.This study aimed to determine data.The data source for this was 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. Bivariate multivariable...
To describe the distribution of tuberculosis (TB) and its drivers in Sheka Zone, a geographically remote region Ethiopia.We collected data on TB patients treated from 2010 to 2014 Zone. Predictors incidence were determined using multivariate generalised linear regression model.We found significant spatial autocorrelation by kebele (the smallest administrative geographical subdivision Ethiopia) (Moran's I = 0.3, P < 0.001). The average per ranged 0 453 100 000 population year, was...
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, large scale health care efforts had been done to promote infant and survival. However, nationwide data is lacking on the survival status proximate determinants of mortality in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed identify Ethiopia using Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS). Methods The source for 2016 Survey. Records all 10,641 live births informations 2826 infants born 5 years before survey were reviewed. Kaplan-Meier method Cox proportional...
Abstract Background Recently, the focus of family planning programs has changed from female oriented to men oriented, or both partner have effective outcomes. Although, contraceptive use among sexually active women was exhaustively researched; there is still a huge gap on modern and its determinants in Ethiopia. Objectives We assessed Ethiopia using national survey data. Method The data source for this study 2016’s Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey aged above 15–59 years. analyzed 12, 688...
Depression is a major public health problem among adult breast cancer patients. Although there are few studies on depression, data were mainly from single center and the potential risk factors not exhaustively addressed. Thus, we aimed to investigate prevalence of depression patients at two big hospitals in Addis Ababa.
Determining the extent of seropositivity SARS-CoV-2 antibody has potential to guide prevention and control efforts. We aimed determine seroprevalence among individuals aged above15 years residing in congregate settings Dire Dawa city administration, Ethiopia.We analyzed COVID-19 data on 684 from a community based cross-sectional survey conducted above 15 June July 30, 2020. Data were collected using interview blood sample collection. Participants asked about demographic characteristics,...
Abstract Background Patients’ loss to follow-up (LTFU) from tuberculosis treatment and care is a growing worry in Ethiopia. But, available information inadequate assessing the time patient difference between health centers general hospital We aimed assess LTFU rural Methods conducted retrospective cohort study September 2008 August 2015 collected data 1 October 02, 2016. A total of 1341 TB patients with known outcomes were included into study. Log rank test was used compare hospital, whereas...
Infection by the human immune deficiency virus (HIV) is strongest risk factor for latent or new infection of tuberculosis (TB) through reduction CD4 T-lymphocytes and cellular function. Almost one-third deaths among people living with HIV are attributed to tuberculosis. Despite this evidence, in Ethiopia, there a scarcity information regarding incidence children HIV. Thus, study assessed time develop predictors attending HIV/AIDS care public hospitals: North West Ethiopia 2021. Methods. A...
Visual impairment (VI) refers to reduction of vision resulting in a lower than normal visual acuity (VA). Although school programs are recommended for early detection and timely interventions VI, available information with regard prevalence VI associated factors among primary schoolchildren near the main city, Addis Ababa is inadequate. Thus, we assessed children attending government schools Lideta sub-city, Ababa, Ethiopia.
Background & aim: Breast cancer is one of the leading types among women. In Ethiopia, knowledge, attitude and practice health extension workers (HEWs) towards breast self-examination are not well understood. Therefore, this study assessed attitude, (KAP) (BCSE) associated factors HEWs. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted from October to November 2017 female HEWs in Addis Ababa, using self-administered questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression used assess with KAP BCSE. Adjusted...
In Ethiopia, occupation-related respiratory symptoms are extensively increasing with the expansion of cement manufacturing industries. However, little information is available on extent emissions and its association chronic diseases. This study assessed emission level PM2.5 among workers in Mugher Cement Factory, 2018. A cross sectional was employed a total 309 factory workers. Air check sampler, model 224-54, used to measure concentration PM2.5. Variables P value < 0.2 during bivariate...
There is concern about the increasing rates of loss to follow-up (LTFU) among pre-antiretroviral therapy (pre-ART) patients in Ethiopia. Little information available regarding time when pre-ART are lost country. This study assessed LTFU occurs as well associated factors adults enrolled care an Ethiopian rural hospital. Data all adult at Sheka Zonal Hospital between 2010 and 2013 were reviewed. Patients considered if they failed keep scheduled appointments for more than 90 days. The Cox...
In collaboration with its partners, the Ethiopian government has been implementing standard Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Services (CEmONC) since 2010. However, limited studies documented lessons learned from such programs on availability of CEmONC signal functions. This study investigated functions described Transform Health support in Developing Regional State Ethiopia.At baseline, we conducted a cross-sectional covering 15 public hospitals four developing regions Ethiopia (Somali,...
Abstract Objective : This study assessed the prevalence of under-nutrition and its associated factors among adolescent street children at Jimma town from March 1-31, 2019. Results A community based cross sectional was conducted 312 1 st to 31 . The found 29.2% [95% C.I: 24%- 34.0%] 30.4% C.I; 24.6% - 35.3%] thinness stunting respectively. Being female [AOR: 2.55, 95%C.I: 1.16- 5.63], Ever skipped one or more daily meal per day 6.56, 2.25- 19.15], Inadequate dietary diversity score 1.86,...