Prevalence and associated factors of neurocognitive disorder among people living with HIV/AIDS in the South Gondar zone primary hospitals, North-West Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion
HIV-associated neurocognitive problems affected over a third of the participants. According to the current study, comorbid medical conditions, unemployment and low educational attainment are associated with an increased risk of neurocognitive disorder. Therefore, early detection and treatment are essential. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kelebie, M. A., Tinsae, T., Alemayehu, B. F., Walelign, G. K., Takelle, G. M. Tags: Open access HIV/AIDS Source Type: research
Exploring functional abilities and competing risks among stroke patients: a longitudinal and survival analysis study at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
Conclusion
A substantial proportion of patients who had a stroke experienced mortality and drop-out during the study period, highlighting the importance of considering competing risks in stroke research. Age, diabetes, white cell count and stroke complications were significant covariates affecting both longitudinal and survival submodels. Compared with stand-alone models, the joint competing risk modelling technique offers comprehensive insights into the disease’s transition pattern. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Berehan, H. B., Dessie, Z. G., Tesfaw, L. M. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Understanding referral of patients with cancer in rural Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Cancer incidence is increasing in Ethiopia mainly due to increased life expectancy, while oncological capacities remain limited. Strong referral linkages between different levels of the healthcare system are k... (Source: BMC Cancer)
Source: BMC Cancer - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Josephin Trabitzsch, Morena Marquardt, Sarah Negash, Winini Belay, Yonas Abebe, Edom Seife, Kunuz Abdella, Muluken Gizaw, Sefonias Getachew, Adamu Addissie, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt and Abigiya Wondimagegnehu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pharmacist intervention to improve adherence to medication among heart failure patients at North East Ethiopia hospital
AbstractHeart failure (HF) is a major and growing medical problem and its management is still challenging due to the coexistence of complications, co-morbidity, and medication non-adherence. HF patients who are adherent to their medication have fewer HF exacerbations, improved survival, and lower healthcare expenditure. Adherence to HF medication plays a pivotal role in attaining maximal therapeutic outcomes. The aim was to assess the medication adherence of heart failure patients at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (DBCSH). A pre-post interventional study was undertaken from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 20...
Source: Pharmacology Research and Perspectives - May 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Abate Wondesen Tsige,
Tsegaye Ababiya Kotiso,
Kassahun Dires Ayenew,
Siraye Genzeb Ayele Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Determinants of unmet need for modern contraceptives in Ethiopia
Conclusions
High levels of unmet need for modern contraceptives were observed in Ethiopia, showing geographical variations. It is essential to address the key factors affecting women and work towards reducing disparities in modern contraceptive unmet needs among different regions. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gebrekidan, H., Alemayehu, M., Debelew, G. T. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Investigating factors associated to HBV/HIV co-infected patients in antiretroviral treatment clinic, in Northeast Ethiopia
This study aims to address this gap by comprehensive... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - May 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Yitbarek Wasihun, Desalegn Asnake and Natnael Kebede Tags: Research Source Type: research
Hospital-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury in Non-Critical Medical Patients in a Developing Country Tertiary Hospital: Incidence and Predictors
CONCLUSION: HAAKI is a common complication in hospitalized non-critical medical patients, and is associated with a common medical condition and commonly prescribed medications. Therefore, it is important to remain vigilant in the prevention and timely identification of these cases and to establish a system of rational prescribing habits.PMID:38685967 | PMC:PMC11057508 | DOI:10.2147/IJNRD.S454987 (Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease)
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - April 30, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nahom Dessalegn Mekonnen Tigist Workneh Leulseged Buure Ayderuss Hassen Kidus Haile Yemaneberhan Helen Surafeal Berhe Nebiat Adane Mera Anteneh Abera Beyene Lidiya Zenebe Getachew Birukti Gebreyohannes Habtezgi Feven Negasi Abriha Source Type: research
Targeting strategies of antenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: study protocol for a randomized effectiveness study
Antenatal balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements have well-documented benefits for pregnancy outcomes. However, considerable practical gaps remain in the effective and cost-effective delivery of antenat... (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - April 30, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Dongqing Wang, Tigest Shifraw, Janaina Calu Costa, Semira Abdelmenan, Sitota Tsegaye, Yoseph Berhane, Hanna Gulema, Hanna Berhane, Nebiyou Fasil, Firehiwot Workneh, Workagegnhu Tarekegn, Molin Wang, Nicolas A. Menzies, Alemayehu Worku, Yemane Berhane and Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Psychological impact and associated factors of the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant women in Fafan Zone health institutions, Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021
Despite pregnant women's vulnerability to respiratory illnesses and pregnancy complications during the COVID-19 pandemic, research on its psychological impact in the study area, is limited. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 30, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Meka Kedir Jibril, Ahmed Adem Yimam, Neima Ridwan Abdu and Seid Yimam Ali Tags: Research Source Type: research
Survival status and its predictors among undernourished children on antiretroviral therapy in Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2010 – 2020, a multicenter retrospective cohort study
In environments with limited resources, undernutrition is a serious public health risk. Its dual relationship to human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) leads to crises in a child's physical, emotional, s... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 30, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fikre Moga Lencha, Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie, Fikir Tadesse Mequanint and Zenebe Jebero Zaza Tags: Research Source Type: research
Medicinal ethnoveterinary plants used for treating livestock ailments in the omo-gibe and rift valley basins of Ethiopia
Traditional medical practices have been used to maintain animal health for millennia and have been passed down orally from generation to generation. In Ethiopia also, plants are the primary means by which the ... (Source: BMC Veterinary Research)
Source: BMC Veterinary Research - April 30, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Abenezer Wendimu, Elias Bojago and Yitbarek Abrham Tags: Research Source Type: research
Determinants of breast cancer among women attending oncology units in selected health facilities of Hawassa City, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia, 2023: case-control study
CONCLUSION: This study revealed important risk factors for BC. Therefore, women should adopt healthier lifestyles through healthy nutrition and regular exercise to reduce the risk of developing BC. In addition, early detection and regular screening are proactive approaches for detecting BC.PMID:38680853 | PMC:PMC11047431 | DOI:10.3389/fonc.2024.1352191 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - April 29, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Selamawit Kebede Tsegaye Alemu Ashenafi Mekonnen Source Type: research
