Opportunistic infections (OIs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). For better treatments interventions, current up-to-date information concerning occurrence opportunistic in HIV-infected is crucial. However, studies regarding incidence common Ethiopia very limited. Hence, this study aimed to determine on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at Debre Markos Referral Hospital.A facility-based retrospective cohort was...

The introduction of highly active retroviral therapy has dramatically reduced mortality and improved survival among HIV patients. However, there is a possible risk comorbid complications such as hypertension. Little evidence available regarding the incidence hypertension patients receiving anti-retroviral in Ethiopia.To assess predictors positive ART at Public Health Facilities, Northwest Ethiopia.A one-year prospective follow-up study was conducted cohort 302 new adult individuals...

Ethical dilemmas in emergency and critical care nursing often involve complex decision-making that impacts patient outcomes, emotional well-being of healthcare providers, team dynamics. Understanding these the processes involved is crucial for improving practices outcomes this context. This study aims to explore ethical nurses, using Four Box. Method framework. A multi-method qualitative approach was employed, incorporating in-depth individual interviews (IDI), focus group discussions (FGD),...

Abstract The knowledge and attitudes of health care providers were limited as reviewed in many studies. Attitudes about pre-exposure prophylaxis among healthcare have not been investigated Ethiopia even though is a novel topic. aim was to assess knowledge, attitudes, associated factors towards Gojjam facilities, North West Ethiopia, 2022. An institutional-based cross-sectional study conducted from June 1–30 410 public facilities the East zone. A simple random sampling technique used recruit...

Today, implementation of hourly bedside nursing rounds is an important component evaluating the excellence hospitals and it one strategies to increase quality care. Nevertheless, there has been little emphasis on limited evidence available its effect patient satisfaction with care in Ethiopia. Hence, objective this study was determine A quasi-experimental nonequivalent groups design used at Debre Markos Referral Hospital. convenience sample 104 hospitalized patients participated (52 control...

Eye care is a vital aspect of overall patient health, especially in intensive units (ICUs) where patients face heightened risk ocular complications. Approximately 60% with tracheal tubes and lagophthalmos develop severe surface diseases, such as corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis, exposure keratopathy, due to insufficient eye protection lubrication. These complications can adversely affect outcomes, including increased mortality rates, extended hospital stays, reduced satisfaction care....

Introduction: Surgical site infection is a superficial or deep that occurs in part of the body including skin and subcutaneous tissue within 30 days after operation. It represents most common nosocomial among surgical patients. causes increased morbidity, mortality, hospital stay, readmission treatment costs. Objective: associated factors adult patients East West Gojjam hospitals. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted 165 Study participants were selected by systematic sampling...

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two-thirds of the newly HIV-infected cases in world. Similarly, prevalence HIV infections among Ethiopian university students has also increased as prevention was not sufficiently prioritized. In order to decrease surge pandemic, messages that encourage individuals reduce sexual and risk behaviors still remain key intervention strategy. Besides this, behavioral response universities well studied.To assess students' selected...

Background: People living with human immunodeficiency virus are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. Current evidence on the proportion of hypertension is essential to inform policymaker strengthen interventions and regular monitoring hypertension, yet information scarce concerning in this study area. Objective: This aimed assess magnitude associated factors among virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest...

Abstract Background Assessment of spleen size is an important part the clinical skills medical students and physicians. Many diseases can affect aforementioned organ, ranging from infective processes to malignant disorders. However, detect changes, prior knowledge actual normal these viscera required in population being studied. Establishing a customized chart curve for specific same sociodemographic characteristics enables better interpretation sonographic assessments. Methods A...

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix and one most common causes acute abdomen in young adults. If left untreated, it can lead to appendiceal abscess, perforation peritonitis.To assess treatment outcomes appendicitis associated factors among admitted patients with a diagnosis abdomen.Methods materials: A cross sectional study was employed 169 using census. Data were collected from patient medical records by checklist. entered Epi-data analysed statistical product service...

Most patients who are admitted in the intensive care units suffer from an increase secretions airway and difficulty clearing these due to existence of artificial airway, decreased ciliary clearance, defect cough reflex. As a result, need suctioning which is most frequent invasive procedure performed having remove accumulated secretions. The risks for hemodynamic, respiratory, neurological compromizations evident when not carried out using appropriate techniques. Therefore, nurses should...

Emergency preparedness and response operations for all types of catastrophes rely heavily on healthcare facilities their staff. On the other hand, hospital employees suffer significant gaps in emergency knowledge skills when it comes to treating mass casualties. The objective this study was assess nurses' physicians' familiarity with identify associated factors.A facility-based cross-sectional survey conducted by census utilizing a self-administered questionnaire among nurses physicians...

Background: Cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were once thought to be of high-income countries. However, new studies suggest that they are now a major public health burden in low- middle-income countries as well. The rate survival after diagnosis significantly varied across types cancer the treatment options received. Therefore, we conducted this study determine status patients Ethiopia. Methods: PubMed, Web Science, Google Scholar, Scopus databases from inception 10 April...

Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses a significant public health challenge globally, resulting in considerable and economic burden. To date, there has been insufficient research Ethiopia regarding poor treatment outcomes associated with these acute exacerbations.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland which surrounds urethra. For men with BPH who are older than 50, a prostatectomy common surgical procedure. Open still more prevalent in regions limited access to advanced procedures like transurethral resection and robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. Determining outcomes for associated factors essential optimize patient care improve awareness this condition. However, not studied Ethiopia. To assess...

Abstract Introduction- Acute abdomen is a sudden onset abdominal disease condition which often requires an immediate surgical intervention. Appendicitis inflammation of the vermiform appendix and one most common causes acute in young adults. can cause severe periumbilical pain that radiates to right lower quadrant, nausea, vomiting anorexia. If left untreated, it also appendiceal abscess, perforation peritonitis. Objective - To assess treatment outcomes associated factors among admitted...

To assess prevalence and its associated factors of perceived stigma among patients with mental disorders who had appointment for treatment at Debre Markos, Finote Selam, Felege Hiwot Hospitals, Ethiopia, 2019.At selected hospitals in the Amhara Region, an institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 February to March 2019. Participants were using systematic random sampling technique data collected a standardized questionnaire. The Internalized Stigma Scale designed examine...

Abstract Introduction- Acute abdomen is a sudden onset abdominal disease condition which often requires an immediate surgical intervention. Appendicitis inflammation of the vermiform appendix and one most common causes acute in young adults. can cause severe periumbilical pain that radiates to right lower quadrant, nausea, vomiting anorexia. If left untreated, it also appendiceal abscess, perforation peritonitis. Objective - To assess treatment outcomes associated factors among admitted...