COVID-19 is one of the huge general wellbeing crisis for planet. Since its first recognition, over 90.2 and 1.9 million people are infected dead, respectively. Although it not easily available low-income countries, after many trials vaccination initiated by some industrialized nations. However, still now there no effective treatment infection. Henceforth, adherence with preventive control measures only option to stop spread minimize disastrous impact, especially, in developing nations like...

Novel coronavirus is a global pandemic and killed many individuals, including health care professionals. It caused stress on the system of all countries. Presently, studies are emerging regarding COVID-19 in different aspects. However, few have explored barriers that affecting practice preventive measures for COVID-19. As such, study aimed to fill these research gaps setting.

Introduction Components of essential newborn care and neonatal resuscitation are proven interventions for reducing mortality rate stillbirth rates. Various studies have been conducted, but they failed in assessing health workers that delivered care, facets the system, different traditional beliefs. As such, primary aim this study is to fill gaps aforementioned previous studies, assess mothers' current practice identify factors affecting practices Chencha District, Southern Ethiopia. Methods...

To scale up a comprehensive way of implementation to reduce neonatal mortality evaluation factors for near-miss cases is very important. Certain studies were done in assessing cases, but they failed identifying the proximate affecting profoundly. So, this study fill those gaps aforementioned studies, cases.A nested case-control was conducted selected three Hospitals Gamo and Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia from April 5, 2018, March 2019. The structured standard tool used identify cases. Data...

Neonatal jaundice is one of the most prevalent problems, affecting over a million newborns globally every year. It increases likelihood hospitalization, lifetime disability, and death, particularly in low middle-income countries. Despite its impact diverse risk factors, neonatal remains underappreciated developing nations such as Ethiopia. As result, this study aimed to determine magnitude associated factors admitted public hospitals south

Many family members and the expectant mother view pregnancy as a time of joyful anticipation. However, it can also bring about range issues that may pose serious potentially life-threatening risks for both unborn child. Adverse outcomes are an alarming public issue in different parts world have seriously harmful influence on their health well-being. Nevertheless, less is known trends determinates adverse Arba Minch zuria Gacho Baba districts southern Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to...

Nursing competency is an essential component for improving the quality of care in healthcare system. However, assessing solely on dimensions skills and knowledge does not provide complete picture a nurse ability to patient care. This because it lacks focus nurse's attitudes values, which are also important determinants clinical competence. Therefore, this study aimed assess comprehensive competence nurses its associated factors public hospitals Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia.A cross-sectional...

Therapeutic communication can assist nurses in achieving their goals. Effective nurse-patient improve clinical outcomes and boosts patient satisfaction. But, there is an arming gap therapeutic between patients Ethiopia, which hinders the quality of nursing care. Some studies have been done on its barriers. Nevertheless, those did not fully address factors from different perspectives were supported by theories or models. Therefore, this study aimed to fill these gaps setting.Institution-based...

Introduction: Neonatal sepsis is one of the most common reasons for admission to neonatal intensive care units in developing countries. It also a major cause mortality both developed and Hence, main aim this study was assess prevalence factors associated with among newborns hospitals Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia. Materials methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional conducted 275 from April 22 June 29, 2018. Structured interviewer-administered pre-tested questionnaire check list...

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease, which caused by novel coronavirus. The disease disrupts health systems and resulting in social, political, economic crises. Health professionals are front of this pandemic always work high-risk environment. best prevention for COVID-19 avoiding exposure to the virus. Some studies reported professional's practice precautionary measures COVID-19. Nevertheless, few have identified factors affecting. As such,...

Abstract Background The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for child survival. declines in mortality rate have been slower than post-neonatal under-five majority of countries. This trend also similar Ethiopia, that was high as compared to rate. A large proportion deaths occur during 48 h after delivery. Different studies were conducted assessing determinates but there a need assess immediate postnatal (within 2 days following delivery) cause occurred at time. So, this study fill...

Health professionals equipped with the adequate skills of helping baby breath remain backbone in health system improving neonatal outcomes. However, there is a great controversy between studies to show proximate factors care providers babies breathe. In Ethiopia, paucity evidence on current status provider's breathe despite improvement services. Therefore, this study intends fill those gaps assessing and its associated among public hospitals Southern Ethiopia.A facility-based cross-sectional...

Abstract Background Globally, delayed childbearing to the advanced age is a growing option. It an emerging public health issue in developing countries. Currently, adverse perinatal outcomes significantly increased. A few studies showed effect of maternal on outcomes. However, most used secondary data or chart reviews, and this increases risk biases. Besides, there are limited in-country Ethiopia as steadily Therefore, study aimed assess status its setting. Methods community-based prospective...

Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease, which caused by novel coronavirus. The disease disrupts health systems and resulting in social, political, economic crises. Health professionals are front of this pandemic always work high-risk environment. Currently, there no vaccine or drug for the disease. Therefore, strictly practicing precautionary measures only option to save life. Some studies reported professional’s practice...

Background: Low Apgar scores in the childbirth period increased risk globally and significantly contributes to both newborn morbidity mortality. Hence, it is very essential update information on status of low fifth-minute factors affecting. Some studies were conducted, but most are retrospective record reviews. Besides, there limited study country-Ethiopia. Therefore, this aimed assess recent affecting setting. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted among 286 newborns public...

Background: The health care provider’s knowledge and clinical experience determine the success of newborn resuscitation. Adequate providers on resuscitation is vital to avert adverse neonatal outcomes. But, a few studies assessed providers’ level basic resuscitation, including Ethiopia. Objective: To assess factors affecting it. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 445 involved by using simple random sampling method from hospitals southern data were collected self-administered...

Introduction Premature birth is the leading cause of under-5 child mortality, accounting for 18%. More attention needed premature babies. Myths, misconceptions, and negative attitudes stigmatize births slow prevention care efforts. In Ethiopia, studies have been conducted on its risk factors. However, there a lack evidence regarding perceived causes birth, caring aspects, community challenges. This qualitative study aims to address these research gaps. Methods interpretive Husserlian...

Abstract Background The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for a child survival. declines in mortality rate have been slower than post-neonatal under-five majority of countries. This this trend also similar Ethiopia, that was high as compare to post rate. A large proportion deaths occur during 48 hours after delivery. Different studies conducted assessing determinates but there need assess immediate post-partum (within two days following delivery) cause occurred time. So, study fill...

Abstract Background: The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for child survival. declines in mortality rate have been slower than post-neonatal under-five majority of countries. This trend also similar Ethiopia, that was high as compared to rate. A large proportion deaths occur during 48 hours after delivery. Different studies were conducted assessing determinates but there a need assess immediate postnatal (within two days following delivery) cause occurred at time. So, this study...