A5038193062- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
Haramaya University
2021-2024
Kintampo Health Research Centre
2022
Ghana Health Service
2022
Harvard University
2021-2022
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have short-term and long-term impacts on health services across sub-Saharan African countries. A telephone survey in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria was conducted to assess the effects of healthcare from perspectives providers (HCPs) community members. total 900 HCPs (300 each country) 1,797 adult members (approximately 600 participated study. Adjusted risk ratios (ARRs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed using modified Poisson...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented public health crisis globally. Understanding healthcare providers' (HCPs') knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 crucial to identifying effective strategies improve their ability respond the in sub-Saharan Africa. A phone-based survey 900 HCPs Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria (300 per country) was conducted assess knowledge, perceptions, prevention measures, stigma, mental HCPs. Modified Poisson regression models were used...
Determining aetiology of severe illness can be difficult, especially in settings with limited diagnostic resources, yet critical for providing life-saving care. Our objective was to describe the accuracy antemortem clinical diagnoses young children high-mortality settings, compared results specific postmortem obtained from Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS).
The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious negative health and economic impacts in sub-Saharan Africa. Continuous monitoring of these is crucial to formulate interventions minimize the consequences COVID-19. This study surveyed 2,829 adults urban rural sites among five African countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana. Participants completed a mobile phone survey that assessed self-reported sociodemographics, preventive practices, psychological distress, barriers healthcare...
Abstract Background Dietary folate inadequacy is one the most common micronutrient deficiencies that cause neural tube defect (NTD) among infants in Sub-Saharan African countries. This study aims to determine dietary intake of women reproductive age (WRA) Kersa, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional took place voluntary were selected from 1140 random households. Using a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire, participant’s weekly history Ethiopian foods and was worked out. Statistical...
Purpose: To determine the magnitude and determinants of immediate adverse neonatal outcomes among babies born by cesarean section in public hospitals Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia.Patients Methods: A prospective follow-up study 715 eligible Jegula Hiwot Fana Harar.Neonate is said to have if one following were detected: (1) baby died, or (2) admitted NICU, (3) its primitive reflexes absent within 24 hours after delivery Adjusted risk ratios (ARRs) 95% confidence intervals (CIs) computed...
Continuous monitoring of the pandemic's impact on health service provision and mental health, COVID-19 perceptions, compliance with prevention measures among care providers (HCPs) can help mitigating negative effects.
Abstract Dietary iron inadequacy is a public health concern in developing countries. Women of reproductive age (WRA) are the most at risk for this micronutrient deficiency due to biological, socio-cultural, and dietary factors. This analysis aimed assess estimated intakes (including heme non-heme) estimate bioavailability intake Ethiopian women Kersa district, Eastern Ethiopia. A total 1140 randomly selected from households participated study. We used non-quantitative food frequency...
Abstract Background: Dietary folate inadequacy is one the most common micronutrient deficiencies that causes neural tube defect (NTD) among infants in Sub-Saharan African countries. This study aims to determine dietary intake of women reproductive age (WRA) Kersa, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional took place voluntary were selected from 1140 random households. Using a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire, participants weekly history Ethiopian foods and was worked out....