Habte Belete
A5008574567- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Sleep and related disorders
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Health, psychology, and well-being
Bahir Dar University
2016-2025
The University of Queensland
2021-2025
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2019
University of Washington
2019
Sapienza University of Rome
2019
Background Past research in population health trends has shown that injuries form a substantial burden of loss. Regular updates to injury assessments are critical. We report Global Burden Disease (GBD) 2017 Study estimates on morbidity and mortality for all injuries. Methods reviewed results from the GBD study. measured injury-specific years life lost (YLLs) using Cause Death Ensemble model. To measure non-fatal injuries, modelled incidence converted this prevalence lived with disability...
Sepsis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. The risk factors clinical outcomes sepsis are poorly understood. Most cases occurred mostly within the first week newborns life related to perinatal factors. Late onset is hospital acquired infections which seen after seven days age. purpose this study was assess outcome neonatal in Felege Hiwot referral Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia. Among total 225 charts reviewed; 164 (72.9%) were age less than or equal 7 days, 144...
Background While there is a long history of measuring death and disability from injuries, modern research methods must account for the wide spectrum that can occur in an injury, provide estimates with sufficient demographic, geographical temporal detail to be useful policy makers. The Global Burden Disease (GBD) 2017 study used highly detailed global injury burden meet these criteria. Methods In this study, we report discuss GBD morbidity mortality estimation. summary, included estimating...
Introduction. Antiepileptic drugs are effective in the treatment of epilepsy to extent that about 70% people with can be seizure-free, but poor adherence medication is major problem sustained remission and functional restoration. The aim this study was assess prevalence associated factors antiepileptic drug nonadherence. Methods. Cross-sectional conducted on 450 individuals who were selected by systematic random sampling method. nonadherence measured Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS)...
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, sexual violence. Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is one of the traumatic experiences, which may result in post-traumatic disorder. But, treatment mainly concentrated on physical health. This be due a lack evidence low-income countries. Aim: To determine incidence level and identify risk factors Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder RTA. Methods: Longitudinal panel study was done assess...
Objective . Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders in childhood with long-term outcomes. Although ADHD studied developed countries, few studies have been conducted Ethiopia. The aim this study was to determine prevalence rural parts Method A cross-sectional from May June 2015 among children aged 6 17 years living areas. multistage cluster sampling technique used select 1302 participants. Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating Scale collect...
Caregiver abuse has widespread negative effects on patients with serious mental illnesses in terms of ethics, law, society, culture, and economy. However, studies low-income nations, such as Ethiopia, are scarce. Consequently, the purpose this study was to evaluate prevalence caregiver aggression related variables severe illnesses. An institutional-based cross-sectional conducted among 394 people disorders who were selected through a systematic random sampling technique. Data gathered...
Worldwide suicide rates increases with age. Globally, suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death. In many countries, older adult highly lethal because old people are unwilling to talk about their emotional problems less likely report depression thoughts. Exploring the phenomenon in elderly Ethiopia can provide dependable source reflection add global aging, prevention conversation, generally low-income countries middle-income (LMICs). This study aimed assess prevalence its...
Background Suicide is a significant public health issue worldwide and the third leading cause of death among 15–19-year-olds. In Ethiopia, while suicidal behaviors adolescents have considerable impact, there limited information on these behaviors, especially in community settings. The study aimed to assess prevalence associated factors behavior Bahir Dar City. Methods A community-based cross-sectional involving 692 was conducted City, Northwest May 2021. Participants were selected through...
Perceived social support is an established predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after exposure to a traumatic event. Gender important factor that could differentiate responses support, yet this has been little explored. Symptoms complex PTSD are also common following trauma but have under-researched in context. Large scale studies with culturally diverse samples particularly lacking.
The purpose of this study was to assess the level patient satisfaction and associated factors with psychiatric outpatient services in Ethiopia.A cross-sectional performed from May 2015 June 2015. A total 454 participants selected by systematic random sampling were included study. Pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire used collect data. Patient measured using Charleston Psychiatric Outpatient Satisfaction Scale, other validated tools variables. Multivariate logistic regressions 95%...
Abstract Background Bipolar disorder is associated with circadian disruption and a high risk of suicidal behavior. In previous exploratory study patients bipolar I disorder, we found that history suicide attempts was differences between winter summer levels solar insolation. The purpose this to confirm finding using international data from 42% more collection sites 25% countries. Methods Data analyzed were 71 prior new in 40 countries at wide range latitudes. analysis included 4876 45% than...
Aim To assess the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behaviour (suicidal ideation, plan or suicide attempt) in postpartum mothers. Method An institutional cross-sectional study was employed from March to April 2017. Setting Two primary health centres one referral hospital northwestern Ethiopia. Participants A total 1065 mothers aged ≥18 years during routine postnatal care were included 988 them completed study. Those who unable communicate due illness not included. Outcome measure...
Abstract Childhood maltreatment (CM) is thought to be associated with altered responses social stimuli and interpersonal signals. However, limited evidence exists that CM linked larger comfortable distance (CID) – the physical humans prefer towards others during interactions. no previous study has investigated this association in a comprehensive sample, yielding sufficient statistical power. Moreover, preliminary findings are European region. Finally, it unclear how affects CID different...
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep problems throughout world and a major public health concern among adults in general population. The aim this study was to assess prevalence insomnia its associated factors town adult residents Ethiopia. Community-based cross-sectional done 840 randomly selected participants by using standardized pretested Athens scale (AIS) insomnia. Systematic random sampling technique used get samples participants. Data were entered into Epi-Info analyzed SPSS...
Postpartum period is a state of instability that may be accompanied by mood liability, anxiety, insomnia, and neuropsychiatric disturbance in women. This has negative influence on the child's psychological physical development. Our aim was to see level sleep difficulties among postpartum mothers three obstetric care settings Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study conducted at one referral hospital two health centers. A total 988 had been interviewed for using Athens Insomnia...
The objective of this study was to compare depressive symptoms among people with HIV/AIDS and the general population sample. We also assessed factors associated symptoms.A comparative cross-sectional conducted.Antiretroviral therapy clinics in three primary healthcare facilities semi-urban area Northwest Ethiopia.A total 1115 participants (558 557 comparison group) aged 18 years above were recruited. A 1026 (530 496 completed interview. excluded known HIV-positive status from group.Patient...
Aggressive behavior is a challenging among bipolar patients that causes poor social interaction and hospitalization. But, there no information regards of the magnitude contributing factors for aggressive behaviour in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was designed to assess prevalence associated with disorder. An institutional based cross sectional conducted at Amanual Mental Specialized Hospital from May 1 June 1, 2015 411 participants who were selected by systematic random sampling technique....
Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness and has huge morbidity mortality. Relapse challenging treatment failure in patients with illness, especially bipolar which causes high economic social burdens. In the health delivery system, relapse common can be defined as becoming ill again after apparent recovery worsening condition of psychiatric patients. Due to that may stop medication on their own contrary advice professionals, mood episodes, delayed remission, residual symptoms usually...