Ame Mehadi
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Haramaya University
2022-2024
City, University of London
2024
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2023-2024
University of Washington
2024
Royal North Shore Hospital
2023
The University of Sydney
2023
Addis Ababa University
2001
Anaemia is a major health problem worldwide. Global estimates of anaemia burden are crucial for developing appropriate interventions to meet current international targets disease mitigation. We describe the prevalence, years lived with disability, and trends its underlying causes in 204 countries territories.We estimated population-level distributions haemoglobin concentration by age sex each location from 1990 2021. then calculated severity associated disability (YLDs). With data on...
<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> Unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning is a largely preventable cause of death that has received insufficient attention. We aimed to conduct comprehensive global analysis the demographic, temporal, and geographical patterns fatal unintentional from 2000 2021. <h3>Methods</h3> As part latest Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, Risk Factors Study (GBD), mortality was quantified using GBD ensemble modelling strategy. Vital registration data covariates with an...
Background Patients who suffer from surgical site infections (SSIs) bear a heavy clinical burden. Longer hospital stays are more likely for patients with SSIs because they to require treatment in an intensive care unit or be readmitted the hospital. Drug-resistant bacterial becoming common, which is one of main challenges effectively treating hospitals. Objective The study aimed determine incidence, isolates, and susceptibility patterns among had undergone major procedures eastern Ethiopia....
Anemia affects more than a quarter of non-pregnant women over the globe, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing disproportionate share. Although use family planning is beneficial in reducing anemia, lack scientific study on anemia among users reproductive-age notable, particularly setting. The purpose this was to determine extent and associated factors who used planning.A cross-sectional multi-centered conducted from March 3 29, 2019, 443 reproductive age (15 49 years) receiving services Ambo town....
Health workforces across all levels of the healthcare system are main modulators in effective implementation disease surveillance system. However, their level integrated response (IDSR) practice and determinant factors was hardly investigated Ethiopia. This study determined IDSR associated among health professionals west Hararghe zone, eastern Oromia, Ethiopia.A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional design conducted between December 20, 2021, January 10, 2022, 297 systematically...
Depression among tuberculosis patients remains a significant public health concern. Its burden and severity is increasing in low-income countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Although it has negative impacts on quality of life, depression rarely studied Ethiopia, particularly the study area. Therefore, this aimed to determine magnitude associated factors Eastern Ethiopia.A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted from April 15 May 15, 2021, 213 facilities Harari Regional State,...
Acute malnutrition is a major global health problem primarily affecting under-five children. In sub-Saharan Africa, children treated for severe acute (SAM) at an inpatient have high case fatality rate and associated with relapse of after discharge from treatment programs. However, there limited data on the in stabilization centers Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess magnitude predictors among aged 6-59 months discharged Habro Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia.A cross-sectional was conducted...
Undernutrition is a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. However, nutritional problems are frequently overlooked low-income countries, especially among vulnerable populations such as imprisoned people. The scientific data on the rate of undernutrition people Ethiopia limited. Hence, this study aimed to assess magnitude and associated factors adult prisoners Fiche town, central A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted from August 15...
Acute intussusception is the main cause of abdominal surgical emergencies worldwide in young children, with an incidence approximately 1 to 4 per 2,000 children. An accurate estimate treatment outcomes acute children unknown low-and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed determine clinical profile, and its associated factors among admitted Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital eastern Ethiopia.An institutional-based retrospective cross-sectional was conducted...
Abstract Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious brain and spine birth defects. Although NTDs primarily pregnancy complications, such as abortion stillbirth, they also contribute to under-five morbidity mortality, well long-term disability psychological impact. Despite these negative outcomes, the determinants of not widely studied in Ethiopia, particularly country’s east. As a result, we sought identify risk factors for neonates born public referral hospitals eastern Ethiopia....
Background In sub-Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia, the utilization of sexual and reproductive health information during adolescence is considered to be low. The aim this study was assess level literacy among adolescents in Ethiopia as well factors associated with population. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional design employed. Systematic sampling methods were used select 909 participants. A validated scale used, consisting 31 questions a 5-point Likert scale. total...
Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases that pose a significant burden in developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) substantial cause morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine clinical patterns, outcomes factors associated with HSS Harari Region Ethiopia.