- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
2022-2025
National Institutes of Health
2022-2025
University Medical Center Groningen
2017-2024
University of Groningen
2016-2024
Maastricht University
2020-2024
Dialyse Centrum Groningen
2023
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2022
National Health and Medical Research Council
2022
University of Washington
2022
Debre Berhan University
2014-2021
The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains unclear in many regions the world. GBD (Global Burden Disease) 2015 study integrated data on disease incidence, prevalence, and mortality to produce consistent, up-to-date estimates for burden. CVD was estimated from vital registration verbal autopsy data. prevalence using modeling software health surveys, prospective cohorts, system administrative data, registries. Years lived with disability (YLD) were by multiplying weights. life lost...
The early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), or timely breastfeeding, is the proportion children put to breast within one hour birth. It an important strategy for reducing perinatal and infant morbidity mortality, but it remains under practiced in Ethiopia. aim study was assess prevalence predicting factors associated with EIBF. A community based cross-sectional conducted 634 mothers Dale Woreda, South Multistage cluster sampling used select participating mothers. EIBF outcome variable...
The aims of the study were (1) to assess level patient satisfaction with nursing care and (2) identify factors influencing satisfaction.A hospital-based, cross-sectional was conducted 252 admitted patients in medical, surgical paediatric wards.Debre Berhan Referral Hospital, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, a catchment population 2.8 million.All at least for 2 days capable independent communication included. However, excluded on any one following conditions: less than days, cannot understand Amharic...
Living independently, as opposed to in sheltered housing or with caregivers, is an important aim the recovery of individuals psychosis, but transition independence can be challenging. This study aims investigate how psychosis move between living arrangements and identify barriers facilitators moving towards independence.
Introduction . Studies show that 9.4% to 38.2% of university students are suffering from insomnia. However, research data in developing countries is limited. Thus, the aim study was assess insomnia and its temporal association with academic performance. Methods Materials Institution based cross-sectional conducted 388 at Debre Berhan University. Data were collected nine colleges. Logistic linear regression analysis performed for modeling performance a<mml:math...
Depression is a common comorbidity among patients with type 2 diabetes. There are several reports supporting bidirectional association between depression and However, there limited data from non-western countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess sociodemographic, clinical, psychosocial factors associated co-morbid diabetic outpatients presenting Black Lion General Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.This institution based cross-sectional design conducted on random...
Common mental disorder (CMD) is prevalent in industrialized and non-industrialized countries. The prevalence of CMD among university students was 28.8-44.7% attributed to several risk factors, such as schooling. aim this study assess the factors CMD. In addition, association between academic performance tested.Institution based cross-sectional conducted with 422 at Debre Berhan from March April 2015. primary outcome variable whereas secondary variable. Kessler psychological distress (K10)...
Background. The emotional consequences of diabetes have been scrutinized by a number investigative teams and there are varying reports about the association depression with type 2 mellitus. However, is limited data this in Ethiopia. Therefore, purpose study was to assess prevalence comorbid among diabetic outpatients. Methods Materials. Institution based cross-sectional design conducted on random sample 276 outpatients from Black Lion General Specialized Hospital. Systematic sampling...
To identify proportion of and factors for comprehensive knowledge on prevention mother-to-child transmission HIV in pregnant women attending antenatal care Northern Ethiopia.A total 416 were interviewed between October 2012 May 2013. Logistic regression analysis was used to HIV.The women, who have HIV, 52%. The odds having higher among younger (16 24 years old) (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 2.95; 95%CI: 1.20, 7.26), urban residents (AOR 2.45; 1.39, 4.32), secondary education above 4.43; 2.40,...
Background Although respiratory distress is one of the major causes neonatal morbidity and mortality throughout globe, it a particularly serious concern for nations like Ethiopia that have significant resource limitations. Additionally, few studies looked at its predictors in developing countries, thus we sought to investigate this issue neonates who were admitted Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Black Lion Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based retrospective follow-up...
Dysregulation of maternal glucose homeostasis has been related to an increased risk morbidity and mortality in mothers fetuses, yet the mechanism remains unclear. This study investigated association between glycemic levels placental epigenetic age acceleration (PAA) a multiethnic cohort. In sample 301 pregnant women (102 Hispanic, 77 White, 72 Black, 50 Asian/Pacific Islander), markers cumulative exposure with PAA was tested using linear regression adjusting for fetal sex, age, educational...
Introduction. Health care workers are exposed to different kinds of occupational hazards due their day activities. The most common exposure like body fluids is a potential risk transmission blood-borne infection human immunodeficiency virus. Objective. To assess the prevalence and determinants virus infection. Methods Materials. A descriptive cross-sectional institution based study was conducted in selected four health institutions Debre Berhan town. Quantitative qualitative data were...
Objective This study aimed to assess the heterogeneity and stability of cognition in patients with a non‐affective psychotic disorder their unaffected siblings. In addition, we predict cognitive subtypes siblings by probands. Method Assessments were conducted at baseline, 3 6 years 1119 patients, 1059 586 controls from Genetic Risk Outcome Psychosis (GROUP) study. Group‐based trajectory modeling was applied identify trajectories clustered multinomial logistic regression analysis used for...
Anemia remains a major public health problem among children under five years old in Ethiopia, rising unexpectedly from 44% national prevalence 2011 to 57% 2016. In this study, we investigated the household, maternal and child-related dietary non-dietary factors associated with hemoglobin (Hb) level of infants young children. We analyzed data nationally representative sample 2902 aged 6–23 months, included 2016 Ethiopian demographic survey (EDHS). Hierarchical linear regression analysis was...
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, action, or both. Most people with diabetes live low- and middle-income countries these will experience the greatest increase cases over next 22 years.To assess prevalence associated factors among outpatients Debre Berhan Referral Hospital.A cross-sectional study was conducted April to June 2015 385 patients. Random quota sampling technique used get individual...