- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health disparities and outcomes
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Sleep and related disorders
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
Oromiyaa Regional Health Bureau
2020-2025
Wollega University
2019-2024
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2020-2024
Dilla University
2014-2023
Polytechnic University
2021
Abstract Background Oromia regional state experiencing cholera outbreaks in a protracted pattern despite various interventions at local and levels. This study aimed to examine the implementation of Risk Communication Community Engagement (RCCE) activities for outbreak control region. Methods We conducted quantitative qualitative mixed-method study. The included 422 respondents quantitative, 22 key informant interviews (KII), 4 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) methods. were assessed using...
In Dilla town and the university compound, huge amounts of biodegradable solid waste (BDSW), which include food farm yard wastes, are generated from student staff cafeterias animal farms. Improper treatment disposal this resulted in contamination surface water soil, air pollution, spreading diseases. On other hand, soil fertility most arable lands Zuria woreda is highly depleted due to low levels management practices inorganic-based farming. These factors make a considerable contribution...
Abstract Aim This study examined the preliminary effects of a nurse‐led self‐management education and support programme on behaviours quality life among people with type 2 diabetes in Western Ethiopia. Methods A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted between January August 2021. Participants were recruited hospital randomly assigned to control arm continue usual care ( n = 38) or intervention receive community. Self‐management assessed using 10‐item summary self‐care activity...
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem. Hence, the study aimed to assess impact of human immune virus (HIV) status and predictors successful treatment outcomes TB patients enrolled at Nekemte specialized hospital. An institution-based retrospective cohort was conducted data analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. A multivariable logistic regression model fitted identify association between outcome potential predictor variables. The calculated Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR)...
Background Multiple factors predict the quality of life adults with diabetes. However, relationships demographics, self-management practice, and support status people diabetes are unknown. Therefore, study aimed to assess related type 2 in western Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional involving was conducted Ethiopia from June 02, 2020, August 31, 2020. Convenience sampling technique used selecting subjects. The translated psychometrically tested summary activities (expanded),...
Background Diabetes Mellitus recognized as one of the emerging public health problems in developing countries. Self-monitoring needs to be individualized and should assist people with diabetes. This study aimed assess predictors self-management practices among diabetic patients attending hospitals western Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted from November 2017 February 2018 located An interview made a total 400 diabetes center admitted ward hospitals. The...
To examine the preliminary effects of a culturally tailored, family-supported, community-based diabetes self management education and support (DSMES) programme for Ethiopian people with type 2 on glycosylated haemoglobulin (HbA1c ), blood pressure, body mass index lipid profiles.A two-arm pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) was conducted involving 76 participant-caregiver dyads from Western Ethiopia, which were randomly allocated to intervention arm receive 12 h DSMES guided by social...
The willingness of nurses to stay in nursing profession is the without having intention shift their works other professions. In healthcare systems, are currently leaving work. To give quality health, have aim this study was find and associated factors.An institution-based cross-sectional employed among selected hospitals. After checking for completeness, data were interred into Epi Data version 3 exported Stata SE 14 analysis. Then, descriptive statistics computed. association, logistic...
To develop and examine the preliminary effects of a nurse-led, community-based diabetes self management education support program on clinical outcomes, care behaviours, quality life family through pilot randomized controlled trial among adults living with type 2 in Western Ethiopia.A two-arm parallel-group involving participant-caregiver dyads will be conducted. A total 76 recruited, 38 randomly allocated to intervention arm receiving six sessions supported by an educational handbook, flier...
Background: The original 46-item diabetes quality of life (DQOL) scale has been translated into different languages, and the DQOL shown good reliability validity after deleting some items. aim this study was to translate Afaan Oromoo culturally adapt evaluate psychometric properties DQOL-Afaan (DQOL-AO) among people living with T2D in Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional a convenience sampling technique conducted 2020. adapted Oromoo. Item–total correlations exploratory factor analysis (EFA)...
Teachers' misconception on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in general and the implementation of effective educational strategies for children with this problem particular is one obstacle that largely impacts academic overall success school problem. In Ethiopia, despite there are thousands ADHD, no studies have been conducted to examine teachers' understanding about This research was therefore aimed investigate primary misconceptions ADHD Western Ethiopia.In study, 76.2%...
Abstract Background Evidence-based practise is a method by which healthcare professionals integrate the best available evidence, individual expertise and patient preferences to improve safety utilise quality healthcare. No study was conducted in Ethiopia assess nurses’ perception of hospitals’ culture readiness for evidence-based practice integration into hospital’s system. Hence, this aimed nurses on systems Western Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional involving 412 six hospitals western...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> The original 46-item Diabetes Quality of Life (DQOL) scale has been translated into different languages, and the DQOL shown good reliability validity after deleting some items. However, is not available in Afaan Oromoo language for people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) Ethiopia. objective study was to translate Oromoo, culturally adapt evaluate psychometric properties DQOL-Afaan (DQOL-AO) among T2D...
Background: Despite unrelenting global efforts to contain its spread, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still causing unprecedented crises globally with no proven vaccine or cure so far. Ethiopia reported first case on 13 March 2020 but has an accelerated increase in caseload and geographic distribution since recently. We now describe the epidemiology of COVID-19 Oromia Regional State, largest most populous region Ethiopia, during early months outbreak.Methods: analyzed data from...