Gobena, Gelane Geleto Tadesse, Fikru Beyene, Bereket Yeheyis, Tomas Jemebere, Wegene Chekol, Aklile Tsega Borie, Yacob Abraham Molla, Ezedin Reta, Yared Wale, Mastewal Aschale
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The Journal of emergency medicine
In Ethiopia, the first 3 days (72 h) after admission to the emergency department (ED) account for more than half (59.8%) of all deaths. However, little is known about the prevalence of early mortality and its associated factors in southern Ethiopia. The main objective of this study is to assess the prevalence and associated factors of early mortali...
shita, moges wubet agegnehu, sayeh kassaw nurie, derjew fentie dires, tilahun navratil, gerhard
Food insecurity in peri-urban areas is exacerbated by high living costs, limited access to healthy food, and economic inequality. Despite its growing prevalence due to factors like land loss from urban expansion, food insecurity has received limited attention. In Ethiopia, drastic urbanization creates competition for land between agriculture and ur...
Steare, Thomas Evans-Lacko, Sara Araya, Mesele Cueto, Santiago Dang, Hai-Anh H Ellanki, Revathi Garman, Emily Lewis, Gemma Rose-Clarke, Kelly Patalay, Praveetha
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BACKGROUND: Research, mainly conducted in Europe and North America, has shown an inequitable burden of internalising mental health problems among adolescents from poorer households. We investigated whether these mental health inequalities differ across a diverse range of countries and multiple measures of economic circumstances. METHODS: In this lo...
shumye, getachew wuhib wolle, melatwork assefa shumye, mekuriaw wuhib zeru, leul mekonnen
Background: Open knee joint injury is a deep traumatic laceration violating the joint capsule. This study aimed to assess outcomes and associated factors of open knee joint injuries in trauma patients at Tibebe-Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahirdar, Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted by re...
Ferede, Abebaw Jember Gezie, Lemma Derseh Geda, Biftu Salih, Mohammed Hassen Erlandsson, Kerstin Wettergren, Lena
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BMC nursing
Caring plays a vital role in nursing and serves as an indicator of quality. Nurse caring behaviors are directed towards patients' safety and wellbeing. Nurses' perceptions of caring behaviors are affected by different factors. Understanding the factors linked to how nurses perceive caring behaviors is crucial for enhancing the quality of care. The ...
Bune, Girma Tenkolu
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BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertensive Disorders (PIHD) include conditions like Pre-Eclampsia, Eclampsia, and Gestational Hypertension, impacting 5-10% of pregnancies globally. These disorders are responsible for 16% of maternal deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa and account for 16.9% of maternal mortality in Ethiopia, representing 10% of the country's total mat...
Getachew, Tewodros Zeynudin, Ahmed Degefa, Teshome Lee, Ming-Chieh Yewhalaw, Delenasaw
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BMC public health
Malaria continues to represent an important public health problem in Ethiopia. The expansion of irrigated agricultural development projects turns out to be a major impediment to long-lasting and sustainable malaria prevention and control efforts in the country. The aim of this study was to determine the micro-epidemiology of malaria and associated ...
Gebeyehu, Asaye Alamneh Dessie, Anteneh Mengist Zemene, Melkamu Aderajew Anteneh, Rahel Mulatie Chanie, Ermias Sisay Kebede, Natnael Moges, Natnael Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Belete, Melaku Ashagrie Alemayehu, Ermiyas
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BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Inadequacy of antenatal care (ANC) utilization is a prominent public health problem, causing poor pregnancy outcomes. In developing countries, including Ethiopia, having ANC coverage, many pregnant women do not achieve the first ANC visits in the first trimester and receive at least four ANC visits. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the magnit...
Gujo, Mintesinot Melka Modiba, Lebitsi Maud
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background Despite the implementation of different interventions, food insecurity remains a major public health issue in rural areas of Ethiopia. However, there has been limited evidence regarding food insecurity and responsible factors in rural areas of Ethiopia, particularly in South Omo, Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess food insecurit...
Yihenew, Addisu Ejigu Anteneh, Yeshambel Miheret, Tewodros Gobezie, Melese Eriku, Getachew Azeze Yimer Shibabaw, Yadelew Kassa, Tesfa
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background The limitation of carry out everyday activities independently is a common experience for older adults with functional disabilities, which can hurt their overall well-being. Unfortunately, there is still a dearth of evidence about how common it is among older adults, especially in low-and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, ...