Kahsu Gebrekirstos Gebrekidan

ORCID: 0000-0002-0933-1805
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Research Areas
  • Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Diabetes Management and Education
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
  • Health and Conflict Studies
  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Respiratory viral infections research
  • Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2024

University of Washington
2024

Monash University
2020-2021

Mekelle University
2018-2021

Federation University
2020

Seattle University
2017

Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing steadily at an alarming rate. Ethiopia placed fourth among the top five countries African region members international federation. This study aimed to determine level self-care practice and associated factors patients with mellitus attending public hospitals Tigray region. Methods An institution-based, cross-sectional was conducted in six selected from January February 2020. Study participants were recruited using a systematic random...

10.1371/journal.pone.0250462 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2021-04-21

Contraceptive discontinuation rate is very common in most developing countries, especially removal the first year of use (18–63%), and majority these discontinuations are among women who still need contraception. So objective this study was assessing early Implanon its associated factors area. Institutional based cross sectional conducted systematic random sampling technique employed to interview participants. A binary logistic regression model used test association. In 38%, 95% CI (32%,...

10.1186/s13104-018-3992-3 article EN cc-by BMC Research Notes 2019-01-07

Background Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) can prevent up to 13% of under-five mortality in developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa the rate EBF at six months remains very low 36%. Different types factors such as maternal, family and work-related are responsible for among employed women. This study aimed assess prevalence continuation associated women North Ethiopia. Materials methods A community-based, cross-sectional was conducted two towns Tigray region, Employed who had children...

10.1371/journal.pone.0252445 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2021-07-29

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...

10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102215 article EN cc-by EClinicalMedicine 2023-10-01

Abstract Evidence from different countries shows that the level of support given to mothers who return paid employment can significantly determine duration exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). However, little is known about how returning work impacts Ethiopian women's EBF practice. The aim this study was explore attitudes and experiences when they returned work. Mothers had an infant less than 12 months, working in government institutions Tigray region, Ethiopia, were invited participate study....

10.1111/mcn.13190 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Maternal and Child Nutrition 2021-04-08

Abstract Objective To assess factors associated with sexual violence among female administrative staffs of Mekelle University, North Ethiopia. Results From the total number participants, 188 (52.8%) had shift work and 110 (30.9%) these day night shift. About half 180 (50.2%) participants face similarly, 53 (14.9%) victims performed by their boss. In multiple logistic regression analysis young age [AOR: 2.319 (1.059–5.075)], educational status secondary school or less 1.981 (1.126–3.485)],...

10.1186/s13104-019-4860-5 article EN cc-by BMC Research Notes 2020-01-07

To assess factors associated treatment outcomes of acute post streptococcal glomerular nephritis among patients less than 18 years old in Mekelle City Public Hospitals.About 334 medical records c children with were revised during the study period. Of these 244 (73.1%) had a positive outcome. was found to be statically significant age < 5 years, duration infection, source infection and length stay Hospital.

10.1186/s13104-018-3794-7 article EN cc-by BMC Research Notes 2018-10-01

Only 21% of employed mothers in Ethiopia breastfeed exclusively until six months. Evidence from other countries has shown that support managers encourages to continue breastfeeding. Whereas lack physical resources, time for breastfeeding and supportive policies adversely impact the continuation The aim this study was explore perspective regarding Ethiopian context.Managers district level, government institutions were interviewed Tigray region North Ethiopia. Semi-structured, face interviews...

10.2147/ijwh.s248473 article EN cc-by-nc International Journal of Women s Health 2020-06-01

Abstract Background: Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) can prevent up to 13% of under-five mortality in developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa the rate EBF at six months remains very low 36%. Different types factors such as maternal, family-related and work-related are responsible for among employed women. This study aimed assess prevalence continuation associated women North Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional was conducted two towns Tigray region, Employed who had...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-118108/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2020-12-04

Abstract BackgroundExclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) can prevent up to 13% of under-five mortality in developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa the rate EBF at six months remains very low 36%. Different types factors such as maternal, family-related and work-related are responsible for among employed women. This study aimed assess prevalence continuation associated women North Ethiopia. MethodsA community-based, cross-sectional was conducted two towns Tigray region, Employed who had children...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-92674/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2020-10-19

Abstract Background: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is increasing steadily at an alarming rate and Ethiopia placed fourth among the top five countries Africa region according to International federation. Regardless its burden, self-care behaviors are still unknown. This study aimed determine level practice factors associated with mellitus patients in public hospitals Tigray region. Methods: Institution-based, cross-sectional was conducted six selected from January February, 2020. Data...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-51145/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2020-08-02
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