A multicenter study of maternal conditions and amniotic fluid volume in Ethiopia in 2023
AbstractThe amniotic fluid is a protective liquid found in amniotic found in the amniotic sac and mainly containing water and some solid substances including epitheloid and fibroblastic type cells. Most of the studies conducted about amniotic fluid volume (AFV) reported fetal and placental factors as a determinant of AFV. The aim of this study is to examine maternal and obstetric conditions in relation to AFV among women with term pregnancies. A multicenter institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among clients attending selected public hospitals of South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia from January 01, 2023 to May 30...
Source: Physiological Reports - March 28, 2024 Category: Physiology Authors: Besfat Berihun Erega,
Wassie Yazie Ferede,
Fillorenes Ayalew Sisay,
Abeba Belay Ayalew,
Rahel Birhanu Arage Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Correction: Progress in controlling the transmission of schistosome parasites in Southern Ethiopia: the Geshiyaro Project in the Wolaita Zone
(Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 28, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Birhan Mengistu, Ewnetu Firdawek Liyew, Melkie Chernet, Geremew Tasew, Santiago Rayment Gomez, Rosie Maddren, Benjamin Collyer, Ufaysa Anjulo, Adugna Tamiru, Kathryn Forbes, Zelalem Mehari, Kebede Deribe, Teshale Yadeta, Mihretab Salasibew, Getachew Tolle Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Incidence and development of validated mortality prediction model among asphyxiated neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: retrospective follow-up study
Perinatal asphyxia is failure to maintain normal breathing at birth. World Health Organization indicates that perinatal asphyxia is the third major cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries accountin... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 28, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yibeltal Shitu Tegegne, Tilahun Yemanu Birhan, Habtamu Takele and Fantahun Ayenew Mekonnen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Patterns and treatment outcomes of primary bone tumors in children treated at tertiary referral hospital, Ethiopia
Bone tumors account for approximately 6% of all cancers in children. Malignant bone tumors, commonly occurring in children and adolescents, are associated with high mortality and morbidity. The overall surviva... (Source: BMC Cancer)
Source: BMC Cancer - March 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Temesgen Lingerih, Sewagegn Yeshiwas, Abdulkadir Mohamedsaid and Gashaw Arega Tags: Research Source Type: research
Inter-district and Wealth-related Inequalities in Maternal and Child Health Service Coverage and Child Mortality within Addis Ababa City
This study aims to investigate temporal trends and geographic differences in maternal, newborn, and child health service utilization between Addis Ababa ’s poorest and richest districts and households. A World Bank district-based poverty index was used to classify districts into the top 60% (non-poor) and bottom 40% (poor), and wealth index data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) was used to classify households into the top 60 % (non-poor) and bottom 40% (poor). Essential maternal, newborn, and child health service coverage was estimated from routine health facility data for 2019–2021, and five rou...
Source: Journal of Urban Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Evaluating the association between duration of breastfeeding and fine motor development among children aged 20 to 24 months in Butajira, Ethiopia: a case-control study
A Suitable environment and proper child nutrition are paramount to a child ’s physical and mental development. Different environmental factors contribute to proper child development. Breast milk is an important... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rediate Shiferaw, Robel Yirgu and Yalemwork Getnet Tags: Research Source Type: research
Barriers to proper maternal referral system in selected health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Appropriate maternal referral system plays an essential role in curbing maternal mortality. Although the occurrence of obstetric complications is often unpredictable, addressing bottlenecks of the referral sys... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - March 27, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Betelhem Mengist, Agumasie Semahegn, Shegaye Yibabie, Bezabih Amsalu and Abera Kenay Tura Tags: Research Source Type: research
Inter-district and Wealth-related Inequalities in Maternal and Child Health Service Coverage and Child Mortality within Addis Ababa City
This study aims to investigate temporal trends and geographic differences in maternal, newborn, and child health service utilization between Addis Ababa ’s poorest and richest districts and households. A World Bank district-based poverty index was used to classify districts into the top 60% (non-poor) and bottom 40% (poor), and wealth index data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) was used to classify households into the top 60 % (non-poor) and bottom 40% (poor). Essential maternal, newborn, and child health service coverage was estimated from routine health facility data for 2019–2021, and five rou...
Source: Journal of Urban Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Level of aflatoxins in dairy feeds, poultry feeds, and feed ingredients produced by feed factories in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The objective of this study was to detect and quantify the level of aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2, and total aflatoxin) in dairy feeds, poultry (layer and broiler) feeds, and feed ingredients produced in Addis Ababa. A total of 42 feeds and feed ingredients consisting of dairy feeds (n = 5), poultry broiler feeds (n = 6), layer feeds (n = 6), and feed ingredients (n = 25) were collected from feed factories in the city and analyzed in fresh weigh basis. The aflatoxins were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography after clean-up with immunoaffinity columns. Aflatoxin B1 levels in feeds ranged from 5...
Source: Mycotoxin Research - March 26, 2024 Category: Toxicology Source Type: research
Depression during pregnancy and associated factors among women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pregnancy is one of the most remarkable experiences in a woman ’s life. Prenatal depression, characterized by stress and worry associated with pregnancy, can reach severe levels. On a global scale, mental and a... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Solomon Shitu Ayen, Abebaw Wasie Kasahun and Amare Zewdie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among construction worker women in southern Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the utilization of sexual and reproductive health services (SRH) is alarmingly inadequate, leading to higher rates of maternal and newborn mortality. Disparities in accessing sexual and reproducti... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tadele Dana Darebo, Zewudu Birhanu, Mihretu Alemayehu, Behailu Balcha, Adisu Worku, Desalegn Dawit Assele and Mark Spigt Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of behavior change communication through the health development army on birth weight of newborns in Ambo district, Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled community trial
Poor behavior change communication on maternal nutrition and health throughout pregnancy is thought to be to blame for Ethiopia ’s high rate of low birthweight babies, and this has implications for neonatal mor... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mitsiwat Abebe Gebremichael and Tefera Belachew Lema Tags: Research Source Type: research
Burden of Antibiotic Resistance at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
CONCLUSION: S. aureus and E. coli were found to be the most prevalent pathogenic isolates among gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, respectively. Most of the isolated pathogens showed high resistance towards the commonly prescribed antibiotic agents. The overall antibiotic resistance in this study was 57.7%, and the overall MDR prevalence was 72.2%.PMID:38525432 | PMC:PMC10960649 | DOI:10.1155/2022/7272024 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - March 25, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Temesgen Anjulo Ageru Habtamu Seid Temesgen Lera Abiso Abera Kumalo Temesgen Sidamo Tamrat Balcha Source Type: research
Ethiopian Street Foods: Working Conditions and Governance Perspectives. A Qualitative Study
CONCLUSION: Though Ethiopia has a national food and nutrition policy, the policy doesn't adequately address the street food vending sector. Besides, it is not well communicated to the implementers resulting in poor policy implementation. Quantifying socio-economic benefits of street food vending activities in Ethiopia needs further investigation.PMID:38525296 | PMC:PMC10958792 | DOI:10.1177/11786302241241414 (Source: Environmental Health Insights)
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mathewos Moges Ernest Kristian Rodland Ambelu Argaw Source Type: research
Seasonal Variations in Household Water Use, Microbiological Water Quality, and Challenges to the Provision of Adequate Drinking Water: A Case of Peri-urban and Informal Settlements of Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia
Environ Health Insights. 2024 Mar 21;18:11786302241238940. doi: 10.1177/11786302241238940. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTSeveral studies have been conducted on household water use and microbial water quality globally. However, studies that considered seasonal variability of household water use and microbial water quality were limited. Therefore, this study investigated the seasonal variability of household water use, microbiological water quality, and challenges to the provision of adequate water in the peri-urban and informal settlements of Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia. A longitudinal study was conducted on 288 households. ...
Source: Environmental Health Insights - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Abiot Abera Aydamo Sirak Robele Gari Seid Tiku Mereta Source Type: research
