Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection that occurs in critically ill patients who are on intubation and mechanical ventilation. Nurses' lack of knowledge may be barrier to adherence evidence-based guidelines for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia. This study aimed assess the intensive care nurses' towards prevention A multicenter cross-sectional was conducted among nurses working unit from April July 2021. pre-tested structured questionnaire used collect...

Decisions made at the household level have great impact on welfare of individual, local community, as well nation. Women's independent decision reproductive health increases women's access to information and utilization services. This has maternal child outcomes. However, women in developing or low-income countries often limited autonomy control over their decisions. Therefore main purpose this research project is investigate potential determinants rural making autonomy.

Although a safe and effective vaccine is available, measles remains an important cause of mortality morbidity among young children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The WHO UNICEF recommended measles-containing dose 2 (MCV2) addition to 1 (MCV1) through routine services strategies. Many factors could contribute the MCV2 coverage remaining far below targets many countries this region. This study aimed assess prevalence utilization aged 24-35 months analyze associated with it by using recent...

Women's independence in reproductive health is crucial to the of mothers and children. Couples are, however, restricted from discussing their relationship openly. Regarding this, information about women's decision-making autonomy low developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed assess married on contraceptive use high fertility regions Ethiopia.The based secondary data analysis Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey 2016 data. A total weighted sample 1157 age women...

Abstract Introduction Childhood immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health strategies to prevent children’s mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases, but Covid-19 pandemic associated disruptions have strained systems, worldwide 25 million children missing out on vaccination in 2021. Of million, more than 60% these live 10 countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed assess complete childhood coverage factors Dabat district. Method A community-based...

Abstract Under age (teenage) pregnancy is a that occurs under the of 20 years old. Its magnitude increasing globally. It much higher in low-income countries compared to high-income countries. Teenage exposed teenagers various obstetric and perinatal complications. However, its predictors are not well investigated highly prevalent regions Ethiopia. Therefore, this study assessed individual community-level teenage using multi-level logistic regression model. An in-depth secondary data analysis...

Although substantial progress has been made in reducing child mortality over the last three decades, magnitude of problem remains immense. Ethiopia is one countries with a high under-five rate due to childhood illnesses including acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, and fever that varies from place place. It vital have evidence factors associated spatial distribution across country prioritize design targeted interventions. Thus, this study aimed investigate cluster common illnesses....

Globally, intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is the most common and major public health problem. It has a negative effect on lives of both mother fetus. Despite its prominence, many countries in East Africa have paid little attention to this issue. This study assessed prevalence associated factors among pregnant women African countries.The adopted secondary method data analysis that utilized recent Demographic Health Surveys 10 between 2012 2018. A total 23,521 who gave birth 5...

A high fertility rate can have a number of expensive consequences for developing nations, such as limiting economic growth, adversely impacting women and their children's health, reducing access to quality education, nutrition, employment. The problem is more obvious in Ethipia's regions. Therefore, this study aimed assess predictors desire limit childbearing among reproductive age regions Ethiopia.The analysis was based on secondary data using the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey....

Abstract Background The institutional delivery dropout (IDD) is a major problem that disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It associated with increased risks of adverse birth outcomes among pregnant women. Hence, this study assessed the pooled estimate determinants IDD after antenatal care (ANC) visit women in LMICs. Method Demographic Health Survey (DHS) data from 29 LMICs were used for study. Data analysis was performed STATA version 14. forest plot to...

Abstract Common mental disorders (CMDs) are a wide term that includes like depression, anxiety, and somatic manifestations. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients at high risk of developing common disorders, which leads to lower survival rate, poor clinical outcome, longer hospitalization, increased health-care utilization, difficulty adhering medications, an initiation dialysis, quality life, mortality. However, there is limited study done related associated factors among chronic in...

Ensuring minimum dietary diversity is crucial for lactating mothers. It allows them to consume a variety of foods from different groups, meeting their nutritional needs and supporting maternal infant health. Despite the global impact undernutrition micronutrient deficiencies, prevalence determinants during lactation remain poorly recognized in developing countries. This research aims assess its among mothers five Sub-Saharan African Data most recent Demographic Health Surveys, which covered...

Introduction Blood pressure is a lateral force exerted on the wall of arteries and critical for normal distribution blood containing nutrients oxygen to metabolic tissues. It one vital signs often measured by interns, nurses, physicians at doctor’s offices, bedside, possibly home. Accurate measurement essential proper diagnosis management patients, especially those with hypertension. The aim this cross-sectional survey study assess practice measuring interns. Methods This was conducted in...

Background Epilepsy is a multifactorial disease characterized by spontaneous, recurrent seizures and growing incidence of comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, cognitive dysfunction, sudden unexpected death. Patients with epilepsy often experience impairment or dysfunction that can negatively affect their quality life. There limited research on assessed through the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in Amhara region, although MoCA considered superior to Mini-Mental State...

Caesarean section (CS) is an essential, life-saving surgical intervention used to address obstetric complications. Nonetheless, its excessive use has raised global concerns. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Ethiopia, the challenges of repeat CS limited success VBAC are particularly problematic. Despite this, there a significant gap in knowledge regarding vaginal births following cesarean delivery especially specific study area. To determine prevalence associated factors...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has infected an estimated of more 84 million individuals. Even though Sustainable Development Goal's 3 targets to end HIV/AIDS epidemics by year 2030, and many organizations work eliminate mother-to-child transmission HIV/AIDS. Despite these efforts, Mother-to-child HIV continues as a major public health problem in sub-Saharan African countries. To recruit study participants, two-stage stratified sampling procedure was used conjunction with the Demographic...

Background Maternal health is crucial for women's well-being during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Antenatal care (ANC) essential monitoring preventing complications, yet only 35.5% of women in low- middle-income regions attend the recommended ANC visits. This study explores socioeconomic regional factors influencing visits Senegal. Methods Data from 2023 Senegal Demographic Health Survey (DHS) on maternal were analyzed. A stratified two-stage sampling design selected 400 enumeration...

This study is aimed to assess the magnitude of modern contraceptives utilisation and associated factors among reproductive age women in high fertility regions Ethiopia.Cross-sectional study.High Ethiopian.A total weighted sample 3822 married women.In this study, data were obtained from recent Ethiopian Demographic Health Surveys. A was included. multilevel mixed-effect binary logistic regression model fitted identify significant contraceptive utilisation. Statistical significance determined...

One of the major factors contributing to newborn morbidity and mortality across globe is respiratory distress. In resource-constrained developing nations like Ethiopia, it a significant issue. Depending on quality care provided, incidence time recovery may differ amongst medical facilities. However, Ethiopia still lacks appropriate data from distress.The aim study was assess incidence, recovery, predictors among neonates admitted with distress in neonatal intensive unit at University Gondar...

Iron-rich food consumption has an invaluable effect for neonatal and fetal brain development as well metabolic activities. Despite the public health importance of iron-rich foods, there was no study, that assessed in Rwanda. Therefore this study aimed to assess associated factors among children aged 6-23 months using Rwanda Demographic Health Survey (RDHS).Secondary data analysis done RDHS-2019/20. Total weighted samples 2455 were included. Data coding, cleaning, performed Stata 16....

Incomplete immunization and non-immunization increase the risk of disease death among children. This study aims to assess childhood vaccination practices associated factors mothers caregivers in Debre Tabor town, Amhara region, Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional design was conducted between February 30 April 30, 2022. The participants were proportionally allocated all six kebeles found town. A systematic random sampling technique used select participants. collected data checked coded...