Navigating challenges: a socioecological analysis of sexual and reproductive health barriers among Eritrean refugee women in Ethiopia, using a key informant approach
Conclusions
A complex set of issues spanning individual needs, social norms, community resources, healthcare limitations and structural mismatches create significant barriers to fulfilling the SRH needs of Eritrean refugee women in Ethiopia. Factors like limited awareness, cultural taboos, lack of safe spaces, inadequate healthcare facilities and restrictive policies all contribute to the severe limitations on SRH services available in refugee settings. The overlap in findings underscores the importance of developing multilevel interventions that are culturally sensitive to the needs of refugee women across all SEM levels....
Source: BMJ Open - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zepro, N. B., Medhanyie, A. A., Probst-Hensch, N., Chernet, A., Tschopp, R., Abongomera, C., Paris, D. H., Merten, S. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Health professionals perspectives on the role of obstetric ultrasonography in maternity care in rural eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative descriptive study
Conclusion
Ultrasound service utilisation at health centres improves maternity care. The utilisation of ultrasound in healthcare enables providers to closely monitor the growth and development of the fetus, identify potential complications or abnormalities and administer timely interventions. This integration of ultrasound technology translates into enhanced prenatal care, early detection of issues and prompt management, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for both the mother and the baby. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tefera, M., Mezmur, H., Jemal, M., Assefa, N. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research
Correction: Depression during pregnancy and associated factors among women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and metaanalysis
(Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Solomon Shitu Ayen, Abebaw Wasie Kasahun and Amare Zewdie Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1606: Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and Hepatitis B Virus Coinfections among Ethiopians with Acute Leukemia
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Rawleigh Howe
SARS-CoV-2 and blood-borne viral coinfections are well reported. Nevertheless, little is known regarding the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and coinfection with blood-borne viruses in hematologic malignancy patients in Ethiopia. We aimed to assess the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and associated infections with hepatitis B and other viruses among adolescent and adult acute leukemia patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2020 to June 2021. Blood samples were tested for the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2, HBV, HCV, and HIV with ...
Source: Cancers - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jemal Alemu Balako Gumi Aster Tsegaye Ziyada Rahimeto Dessalegn Fentahun Fozia Ibrahim Abdulaziz Abubeker Amha Gebremedhin Tesfaye Gelanew Rawleigh Howe Tags: Article Source Type: research
Hidden cost of hospital-based delivery and associated factors among postpartum women attending public hospitals in Gamo zone, southern Ethiopia
Since 2005, the healthcare system in Ethiopia has implemented policies to promote the provision of free maternal healthcare services. The primary goal of these policies is to enhance the accessibility of mater... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Menen Tilahun Chewaka, Gistane Ayele, Godana Yaya Tessema, Dagne Deresa Dinagde, Hana Tadesse Afework, Bezalem Mekonen Biwota and Habtamu Wana Wada Tags: Research Source Type: research
'God protects us from death through faith and science: a qualitative study on the role of faith leaders in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and in building COVID-19 vaccine trust in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Conclusions
This research showed that faith leaders played crucial roles in encouraging vaccine use but were limited in their persuasion power because of intense rumours and misinformation. Empowering faith leaders with the latest vaccine evidence needs to be prioritised in the future. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yibeltal, K., Workneh, F., Melesse, H., Wolde, H., Kidane, W. T., Berhane, Y., Herzig van Wees, S. Tags: Open access, Public health, COVID-19 Source Type: research
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients with T2DM in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: A Multi-Centered Cross-Sectional Study
(Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy)
Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy - April 20, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Source Type: research
Prevalence, Characteristics, and Treatment Pattern of Menstrual-Related Headache Among Undergraduate Health Sciences Students at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
(Source: International Journal of Womens Health)
Source: International Journal of Womens Health - April 20, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: International Journal of Women's Health Source Type: research
Time to initiation of antenatal care and its predictors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a multilevel mixed-effects acceleration failure time model
Conclusion
Women in this study area sought their initial ANC far later than what the WHO recommended. Therefore, healthcare providers should collaborate with community health workers to provide home-based care in order to encourage prompt ANC among hard-to-reach populations, such as rural residents and those giving birth at home. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Oyato, B. T., Abasimel, H. Z., Tufa, D. G., Gesisa, H. I., Tsegaye, T. G., Awol, M. Tags: Open access, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics and gynaecology Source Type: research
Domestic violence against women during COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among Bench Sheko zone, southwest Ethiopia
Gebremeskel Mesafint, Nigusie Shifera, Alemayehu Sayih Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Domestic violence is an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual or mental suffering. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a ruinous effect globally, particularly in increasing the rate of domestic violence. Thus, this study aims to assess the prevalence of domestic violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors.A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on Bench Sheko Zone residents from May to June 2021. Participants in the study we...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gebremeskel Mesafint Nigusie Shifera Alemayehu Sayih Source Type: research
Perception of Healthcare Professionals towards Electronic-Prescribing at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion and Recommendation. The majority of healthcare professionals had a neutral perception of e-prescribing. The perception of healthcare professionals differs based on their qualifications, work and computer use experience, and their exposure to e-prescribing. The hospital should take all expectations and concerns of all HCPs into consideration and provide experience-sharing opportunities for all healthcare professionals who may potentially be involved in e-prescribing.PMID:38633242 | PMC:PMC11022515 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6553470 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Faisel Dula Sema Abel Getu Kebede Girum Zeleke Soworsu Tigist Tsegaye Mengistu Hussien Endris Assen Esileman Abdela Muche Rahel Belete Abebe Leila Kenzu Kemal Abdisa Gemedi Jara Abdulwase Mohammed Seid Source Type: research
Perception of Healthcare Professionals towards Electronic-Prescribing at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion and Recommendation. The majority of healthcare professionals had a neutral perception of e-prescribing. The perception of healthcare professionals differs based on their qualifications, work and computer use experience, and their exposure to e-prescribing. The hospital should take all expectations and concerns of all HCPs into consideration and provide experience-sharing opportunities for all healthcare professionals who may potentially be involved in e-prescribing.PMID:38633242 | PMC:PMC11022515 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6553470 (Source: Biomed Res)
Source: Biomed Res - April 18, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Faisel Dula Sema Abel Getu Kebede Girum Zeleke Soworsu Tigist Tsegaye Mengistu Hussien Endris Assen Esileman Abdela Muche Rahel Belete Abebe Leila Kenzu Kemal Abdisa Gemedi Jara Abdulwase Mohammed Seid Source Type: research
Evaluation of logistics management information system and availability of non-program tracer drugs in public health facilities in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia
This study aimed to evaluate the status of the logistics management information system and the availability of non-program tracer drugs (NPTDs) in public health facilities within Bahir Da r City. This study employed an institutional-based cross-sectional study. Data were collected from February 20 to April 30, 2022 in 12 public health facilities located in Bahir Dar City. Structured questionnaire and data abstraction formats were used to gather pertinent data. After checking for comp leteness, the data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 23. The primary analytical outcomes involved descriptive statistics, ...
Source: PLoS One - April 18, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Biset Asrade Mekonnen Source Type: research
Development and Performance Evaluation of Biomass-Based Injera Baking Gasifier Stove: A Case Study of Clean Cooking Technologies in Ethiopia
ScientificWorldJournal. 2024 Apr 8;2024:1524398. doi: 10.1155/2024/1524398. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTThe primary energy source in Ethiopia is biomass. Over 80% of Ethiopians are rural dwellers who rely on biomass energy for lighting and cooking. In most parts of Ethiopia, injera is traditionally baked using an open fire, a three stone, or a device using woody biomass. These baking stoves have very low efficiency and consume a significant amount of fuel. Moreover, these traditional baking stoves have released large amounts of indoor air pollution, which has led to different types of health-related risks, especially for wome...
Source: The Scientific World Journal - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Dawit Tessema Ebissa Eshetu Getahun Source Type: research
Levels and Health Risk Assessments of Heavy Metals in Khat and Its Support Soil in Algesachi, Ilu Ababor, Ethiopia
CONCLUSION: The hazard index (HI) of metals in khat from study areas was less than 1 indicating a less likelihood of non-carcinogenic toxicological health effects. However, the presence of these toxic chemicals in soil and khat indicates product contamination and needs extensive further investigation involving other heavy metals.PMID:38628468 | PMC:PMC11020725 | DOI:10.1177/11786302241246455 (Source: Environmental Health Insights)
Source: Environmental Health Insights - April 17, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shibiru Damana Abiyot Kelecha Geletu Ibrahim Umer Keru Source Type: research
