A5010844535- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
University of Gondar
2021-2025
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2022-2024
University of Washington
2022-2024
Addis Ababa University
2018-2023
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2023
Veterans Health Administration
2022
Abstract Background Refugee populations are forcibly displaced from their homes as a consequence of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Eritreans, initially to the Maiayni camp within Tigray region, have faced further relocation Dabat town due conflict between People Liberation Front (TPLF) Ethiopian government forces. Subsequently, another has arisen Amhara Popular Force (Fano) forces in town, disrupting its stability. These collective challenges new environment may contribute...
ABSTRACT Objective The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of cosmetics utilization and perceived adverse effects among female final‐year undergraduate students at University Gondar, northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institutional‐based cross‐sectional was carried out from October 2023 May 2024. We used stratified, simple random sampling techniques select participants. Data were collected by using a self‐administered questionnaire administered trained graduate pharmacist students. EPI...
Background Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of fighting health risks, especially during epidemics. Despite their critical role, knowledge and attitudes toward Mpox have not been previously evaluated at University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess healthcare regarding this hospital. Method cross-sectional assessing 382 HCWs. It was conducted August 1–30, 2024. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A simple random sampling...
Pharmaceutical waste (PW) generated in health facilities includes expired or unused medications, contaminated materials, and other pharmaceutical residues from diagnosis, treatment, immunization, compounding, manufacturing. PW management (PWM) is critical for environmental protection public health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate of at hospitals community pharmacies Bahir Dar Gondar cities, Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted private cities July 2023 September...
Background The incidence and nature of excessive weight gain associated with antiretroviral treatment using tenofovir, lamivudine, dolutegravir based regimens among patients living human immunodeficiency virus has not been properly examined in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the factors People on a real-world setting. Method A multicenter retrospective cross-sectional was conducted from December 1, 2022, August 30, 2023, involving 620 initiating regimen. Data...
Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy has established itself as a key component for treating individuals with HIV. In reality, clinical settings in resource-poor areas like Ethiopia often face difficulties when using dolutegravir-based treatment due to neuropsychiatric side effects, which can not only reduce the therapy's effectiveness but also lead non-adherence, switching, diminished therapeutic outcomes and discontinuation. This research aimed determine prevalence factors related...
Pharmacology is a cornerstone of pharmacy education, bridging biomedical sciences with clinical application. Understanding students' perceptions pharmacology's relevance can influence their learning strategies and academic performance. Despite its significance, gaps remain in understanding how different impact pharmacology education. This study aimed to assess the perceived role adopted by undergraduate students, on achievement across years. Additionally, internal consistency factor load...
Background: Dosage forms (DF), which are primarily divided into solid, semisolid, liquid, and gaseous, among the different factors that influence drug adherence. Thus, purpose of this study was to evaluate how patients' preferences for pharmaceutical DF affected their adherence medication in community pharmacies Gondar town. Methods: A cross-sectional on carried out from June 25 July 27, 2023. The statistical package social sciences, version 26, used data analysis. Factors associated with...
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has experienced a surge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the past two decades. Using data from Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD), in this study we have estimated burden attributable risk factors COPD across SSA countries between 1990 2019.COPD its were using 2019 GBD. Percentage change was to show trend estimates 2019. by also reported ascertain factor that brings greatest sex...
According to UNSD, World Bank, and WHO, a 2020 joint report, 3 billion people who used solid fuel were found in low middle-income countries. The burning of such type emits variety pollutants as PM2.5, PM10, CO, NO2, organic compounds, other substances which had wide range public health problems evidence from the WHO indoor air pollution was attributed around 3.2 million deaths each year 2020, more than 237 000 children under age five. This study aims investigate prevalence, predictors,...
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were non-communicable that remain the leading cause of disability and death in world. Therefore, this study aimed to assess prevalence associated factors hypertension complications among hypertensive patients at University Gondar comprehensive specialized referral hospital.MethodA cross-sectional was conducted complications, from 1st June 2020 30th August 2020. Interview-guided self-administered questionnaire a chart review used for data collection....
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a number of psychosocial and emotional catastrophes, including loneliness. associated lockdowns, reduced social support, insufficiently perceived interactions are expected to heighten the level loneliness during pandemic. However, there is dearth evidence regarding what correlates with among university students Africa, particularly Ethiopia.The general objective this study was assess prevalence factors Ethiopia.A cross-sectional undertaken. An online data...
Objectives This study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants among patients with psoriasis having follow-ups at the University Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UoGCSH). Design, setting, participants A cross-sectional institutional-based was conducted dermatologic clinic UoGCSH from June to August 2022. Four hundred eligible were included in using a systematic random sampling technique. The main outcome measured Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)...
Background Poor sleep quality is a common concern in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, which can accelerate the progression of renal and negatively impact their health-related life, potentially leading to greater morbidity mortality rates. It also have an effect on immune system, cognitive function, emotional well-being CKD patients. Furthermore, poor may contribute drug noncompliance decreased participation entire treatment plan. Nonetheless, no research has been undertaken Ethiopia...
Breast cancer is the most common among females. Assessing self-screening practices for breast patients vital developing targeted interventions. The current study aimed to assess and associated factors via theory of planned behavior constructs female students in Ethiopian universities. A cross-sectional design was conducted using constructs. data were collected from January 30, 2022, February Ethiopia. structured, self-administered questionnaire used. validity reliability tests checked use...
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused mainly by bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis and it remains a major public health problem. Globally, 9.6 Million people were ill 1.5 million died of in 2014. In resource limited settings, diagnosis relies on sputum smear microscopy: with low variable sensitivities, adequately trained personnel, erratic reagent supplies, poorly verified equipment. Thus there critical need for investment laboratory capacity building quality assured service....
Medication errors have serious consequences for patients' morbidity and mortality. The involvement of pharmacy professionals in the prescribing dispensing procedure allowed detection a range drug-related problems addition to identification by prescribers. They are often first point contact healthcare system identifying intervening these dealing with prescribers patients.This study aimed assess reported community Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia.A self-administered cross-sectional survey was...
BackgroundAn inappropriate use of drug during pregnancy may harm the fetus. There is no enough study on among pregnant women at University Gondar referral hospital. Most studies are carried out in developed countries but not developing countries. Thus, aim this was to evaluate prescription and associated factors attending antenatal care service hospital.MethodsInstitution based cross sectional used 334 who attended units Data were collected from medical records registration logbook analyzed...
Background: Tuberculosis remains a global health problem despite availability of effective tools.Globally, there were 40% the 10+ million patients with TB did not get diagnosed or notified.The study was aimed to compare diagnostic performances iLED-FM and GeneXpert test for diagnosis PTB in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional conducted on total 286 sputum samples collected from centers hospitals clients presumptive December 2016 March 2017.Kappa value, Sensitivity,...