Globally, there was an estimated number of 287,000 maternal deaths in 2010. Eighty five percent (245,000) these occurred Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Among the causes were obstructed prolonged labour which could be prevented by cost effective affordable health interventions like use partograph. The Use partograph is a well-known best practice for quality monitoring subsequent prevention labour. However, cases do happen facilities due to poor intrapartum care.A cross-sectional...

Road traffic injuries are the eighth leading cause of death globally, and for young people. More than a million people die each year on world's roads, risk dying as result road injury is highest in Africa.A prospective hospital based study was undertaken to assess characteristics outcome accident among victims at Adult Emergency Department Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A structured pre-tested questionnaire used gather required data. The collected data were...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using the partograph to follow labour and delivery, with objective improve health care reduce maternal foetal morbidity death. consists of a graphic representation is an excellent visual resource analyze cervix, uterine contraction presentation in relation time. However, poor utilization was found public institutions which reflect monitoring mothers and/or pregnancy outcome. A retrospective document review undertaken assess completion modified...

Breast milk is comprised of the essential nutrients that an infant needs in first six months life. Timely initiation breastfeeding guarantees infants receive colostrum, 'the breastmilk', which contains antibodies protect newborn against diseases. Breastfeeding within hour life prevents death due to sepsis, pneumonia, diarrhea and hypothermia. Although a common practice sub-Saharan Africa, evidence show early low. We conducted cross-sectional study 583 mothers with younger than or equal 6 age...

Menopause is a natural phenomenon occurring as women approach middle-age. It characterized by declining of ovarian function and onset the last menstrual period subsequent 12-month cessation menstruation. Due to growing aging population longer life expectancies, sub-Saharan African will spend significant portion their lives in postmenopause. Menopausal symptom research has been primarily conducted on Caucasian from high-income countries. Understanding menopause prevalence perceptions among...

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics cesarean section in Ethiopia.We used data collected for Ethiopia Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) conducted 2000, 2005, 2011, 2016. A two-stage, stratified, clustered random sampling design gather information from women who gave birth within 5-year period before each surveys. We analyzed identify associated with using log-Poisson regression models.The national rate increased 0.7% 2000 1.9% 2016,...

The global human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic disproportionately affects sub-Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia. Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling (PITC) is a tool to identify HIV-positive pregnant women an effective treatment prevention strategy. However, its success depends upon the willingness of accept testing.To describe level acceptance PITC associated factors among attending 8 antenatal care clinics in Adama, Ethiopia.Trained nursing students employees...

Background: In spite of, extensive efforts and a number of blood donation programs being organized worldwide, availability adequate safe still remains short to meet the increased demand in developing countries including Ethiopian. The major challenge was recruitment voluntary, non-remunerated donors. Literatures identified that many factors are responsible such as, lack knowledge, negative attitudes, inconvenience for facilities. Increase level knowledge positive attitude towards voluntary...

Chewing fresh leaves of the khat plant (Catha edulis forsk) is a deep rooted and widespread habit in East Africa Middle East. Although body knowledge exists about adverse effects on health, data are sparse with regard to consequences long-term chewing resulting schizophrenic like symptoms. A crude extract at different doses (100 mg/kg (K (khat)100), 200 (K200) 400 (K400)) were administered for experimental group mice whereas standard (ketamine (KT) 10 mg/kg- positive controls (KT10)) vehicle...

Background In Australia, the distribution of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and podiatrists density (per 10,000 population) by measure location/rurality, usual resident population, area-level socioeconomic status has not been described. Objective To describe national as well states-and territories-wide registered allied health workforce—occupational podiatrists—by measures rurality position in Australia. Methods A linked data study that brings together (1) location practitioners’...

To describe the distribution of 3 allied health professionals-occupational therapists, physiotherapists and podiatrists-in South Australia stratified by Modified Monash Model Index Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage.A descriptive data linkage cross-sectional study.The state Australia, Australia.Distribution registered professional groups Disadvantage.The largest proportion (occupational podiatrists) were found in areas classified as 1 2 (86.5%). The lowest professionals 7. number per 10...

Africa accounts for one sixth of global road traffic deaths—most in the pre-hospital setting. Ambulance transport is expensive relative to other modes transport, but has advantages time-sensitive, high-acuity scenarios. Many countries, including Ethiopia, are expanding ambulance fleets, clinical characteristics patients using ambulances remain ill-defined. This a cross-sectional study 662 collisions (RTC) arriving single trauma referral center Addis Ababa, over 7 months. Emergency Department...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antibacterial resistance (ABR) are important public health problems, but they not well-studied among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) globally, especially in low-income countries. Therefore, it is to regularly measure the extent of UTIs ABR most susceptible populations. This study aimed investigate prevalence UTIs, associated factors, bacterial causal agents, their antibiotic susceptibility profile PLHIV central Ethiopia.

To examine the principal place of practice after graduation students who participated in Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program and allied health students' origin.Cross-sectional study.Graduates completed their degree podiatry, occupational therapy physiotherapy 2019.Principal at first third years graduation.In 2020, 40 professionals (AHPs) graduated from University South Australia 2019 were practising rural areas but only 26 them remained 2022. The retention rate for was 65%...

To estimate the effect of elective induction labor at 39 weeks' gestation on children's educational outcomes as measured using Australian National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests in school year 3 (∼8 years age), compared with expectant management.We merged perinatal data all infants born South Australia from 1999 to 2008 assessment NAPLAN. The study population included singleton without a malformation 39-42 weeks vertex presentation. Children who had undertaken NAPLAN...

Low Apgar scores are associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality, but effects of 0-5, 6, 7, 8 9 (compared 10) on longer-term neurodevelopmental outcomes less clear.To examine the associations between children's educational as measured by Australian National Assessment Program-Literacy Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests at age eight.We merged perinatal data including all children born in South Australia from 1999 to 2008 school assessment (NAPLAN). School assessments included five learning areas...

To examine the changing temporal association between caesarean birth and neonatal death within context of Ethiopia from 2000 to 2016. Secondary analysis Ethiopian Demographic Health Surveys. All administrative regions with surveys conducted in 2000, 2005, 2011 Women aged 15-49 years a live during 5 preceding survey. We analysed using log-Poisson regression models for each survey adjusted potential confounders. then applied 'Three Delays Model' 2016 provide an interpretation Ethiopia. The...

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