Melese, Abebe Tsega Ayele, Dessie Tibebe Aljerf, Loai Al-Fekaiki, Dhia F Akele, Mulugeta Legesse
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Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Medicinal plants are key component of complementary and alternative medicine, and constitute the first therapeutic strategy for majority of the global population, particularly in developing nations. Croton macrostachyus and Phytolacca dodecandra are among such plants, widely used to treat various diseases. The present study aimed at investigating t...
Yirgu, Abraham Mekonnen, Yalemtsehay Eyado, Amelework Staropoli, Alessia Vinale, Francesco
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Pharmaceutical biology
Plant-based natural products have served as sources of remedies against pathogenic microorganisms. Although the biological activities of Viscum (Santalaceae) species are widely recognized, there is no scientific evidence for Viscum tuberculatum A. Rich. in Ethiopia. To investigate the antimicrobial, acute toxicity, anti-inflammatory properties and ...
Treis, Yvonne
Hearst, Mary O. Belay, Melaku Wilcox, Hui
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background In low-and middle-income countries, there are rising rates of depression and anxiety. In Ethiopia, depression and anxiety rates were rising before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the country faces ethnic discord and armed conflict. Novel community-based strategies are needed to improve mental health and cultural unity. The purpose of this res...
Mulusew, Asmamaw Hong, Mingyong
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Replications are important for science, both statistically and philosophically. A plethora of empirical studies that have been done so far show that there are always variations, errors and inconclusive findings on the technical efficiency (TE) scores of wheat output in Ethiopia. In this study, we intend to contribute to these controversies by provi...
Tsegaye, Arega Demissew, Assalif Hawaria, Dawit Abossie, Ashenafi Getachew, Hallelujah Habtamu, Kassahun Degefa, Teshome Wang, Xiaoming Lee, Ming-Chieh Zhou, Guofa
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BACKGROUND: Water resource development projects are essential for increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. However, these activities require the modification of pre-existing environmental settings, which may alter mosquito larval habitat availability and seasonality. The intensive utilization of current adult vector control ...
Geremew, Habtamu Kebede, Fekadu Abera Negash, Abraham Mengstie, Misganaw Asmamaw Geremew, Demeke
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Frontiers in Psychiatry
Introduction Despite its deleterious consequences, khat chewing is escalating worldwide. However, there is a lack of evidence about the extent of khat chewing among pregnant women in Ethiopia, particularly in the current study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of current khat chewing and its associated factors among pregnan...
Roba, Aklilu Abrham Assefa, Nega Roba, Kedir Teji Dessie, Yadeta Hamler, Elena Fawzi, Wafaie
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Frontiers in Public Health
Introduction In Ethiopia, there is limited evidence on the effect of dietary protein intake on women’s body mass index. Therefore, this study investigated the association between dietary protein intake, diet quality, and overweight and obesity. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 897 women of reproductive age. Food frequency questio...
Fetene, Samrawit Mihret Mengistu, Mezgebu Yitayal Aschalew, Andualem Yalew
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background Addressing the health challenges of lower socioeconomic groups in Ethiopia is still a huge problem. In that regard, the government piloted the community-based health insurance (CBHI) in 2011 in a few districts and subsequently scaled up. However, the effectiveness of the program on the utilization of health services and its impact was no...
Barboni, Doris Boisserie, Jean-Renaud Cauliez, Jessie Crevecoeur, Isabelle Khalidi, Lamya
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