Objectives Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in the developing countries. Delays identification treatment are among main contributors to high mortality. The aim this study was determine risk factors public hospitals Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia, 2015. Methods A hospital based case control done region. Cases were neonates who had with their index mothers controls hadn’t mothers. Hematologic findings used diagnose once being...

Physical activity in the general population is considered too low, and this true for pregnant women. Moderate physical during pregnancy have many benefits mother developing baby. This study was aimed to assess level of associated factors public zonal hospitals Tigray, Ethiopia. A hospital based cross-sectional used 458 participants selected using multistage sampling technique. The data were collected standardized questionnaire.

Purpose Kaizen is an umbrella concept for a management philosophy based on set of principles and values with different tools techniques that form part Company-Wide Quality Control. The purpose this study to explore the empirical evidence practice its effect Ethiopian manufacturing industries, chemical companies in particular. Design/methodology/approach After literature review, exploratory research, supported company observation, was adopted. eight visit giveaway collecting annual technical...

Background Despite decades of implementation maternal health care programs, the uptake antenatal services based on recommended gestational age continues to be below national and regional targets. Thus, this study aimed assess prevalence factors related completion four visits among mothers who gave birth 6 months preceding study. Method We conducted a community-based cross-sectional using both quantitative qualitative approaches. The component included administering pre-tested structured...

Background . HIV infected women in sub-Saharan Africa are at substantial risk of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. In developing countries including Ethiopia counseling provision modern contraceptives choice to those on antiretroviral therapy (ART) is an important strategy prevent pregnancies Little known about the existing practices utilization among positive reproductive age attending ART units. Objective The aim this study was assess associated factors units zonal...

In Africa, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Egypt on February 14, 2020. Since then, number cases has continued to increase with Ethiopia, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Sudan, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, and Kenya identified as vulnerable countries. The present study aimed to: 1) identify differences trust level diagnosis, recent healthcare utilization experiences, COVID-19-related knowledge, information, prevention practices South Korea, DRC; 2) factors...

Purpose Existing conceptual, empirical and case studies evidence suggests that manufacturing industries find the joint implementation of Kaizen philosophy initiatives. However, existing practices rarely demonstrated in a single framework procedure structure nature. This paper, therefore, aims to develop, validate practically test for integrated attain long-term improvement operational, innovation, business (financial marketing) processes, performance competitiveness....

Previous studies on patient satisfaction in Ethiopia focused with nursing care and outpatient services. Therefore, this study aimed to assess factors affecting inpatient services among adult patients admitted Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. A mixed method cross-sectional was conducted randomly selected 462 from March 7 April 28, 2020. standardized structured questionnaire semi-structured interview guide were used collect data. total of 8 in-depth interviews the qualitative...

Background: Depression goes by many names: Depression, the blues, biological depression, major depression or clinical depression. But it all refers to same thing: feeling sad and depressed for weeks months on end (not just a passing blue mood). This is most often accompanied feelings of hopelessness, lack energy (or weighed down), taking little no pleasure in things that gave you joy past. The lifetime prevalence depressive episode ranges 5 – 17%. Women are more at risk severe usually...

Background: Depression is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders occurring in patients with epilepsy. There are no studies that assessed factors among epileptic people Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia. Therefore, this study determined depression Methods: Unmatched case control was conducted from May 1 to 30, 2019 Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Mekelle General on 66 cases 132 controls calculated using double population proportion formula. Study subjects were selected two after...

Purpose Continuous improvement in an integrated approach is a philosophy developed over decades based on set of management practices. It comprises enhancement methodologies that escalate success as well diminishes letdowns. The state-of-the-art literature finds variety practices for the execution continuous (CI) system. However, it rare to find empirical study with inclusive system considers various one frame improving competitiveness. With this outlook, therefore, aims originally identify...

Background: Older siblings are one of the key sources beliefs about sexual activity, including safe practices, and can even exert pressure to engage in activities. This effect persists beyond parental supervision peer pressure. Despite this, although a considerable body research has examined influence, comparable data on older sibling influence younger adolescent behaviors scant, this area needs in-depth analysis. Objective: The objective study was assess siblings' behavior high school...

Acknowledging patients' experience with the care delivered in healthcare settings is crucial ensuring quality of service delivery. In Ethiopia, qualitative evidence inpatient services limited. This study aimed to explore among adult patients admitted Arba Minch General hospital, Southern Ethiopia from April 05-28, 2020. An institution-based approach was carried out discharged hospital. Thirty-one in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide were conducted and audio-recorded...