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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Bibliography on HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia and Ethiopians in the Diaspora: the 2017 Update
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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Substance use among university students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion and recommendation:Thestudies showed that students in Ethiopian higher learning institutions reported high levels of substance use, especially alcohol, tobacco and khat. Adverse impacts on students ’ academic performance were observed. This finding warrants the attention of policy makers to design preventive, counseling and rehabilitative programs for these students. Further well-systematized studies that look at diverse problems associated with substance use are recommended. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):265-277]Key words:Substance, alcohol, khat, tobacco, university students, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian ...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Relationship between oral health characteristics and lung disease among Korean adults
Conclusion:From the study, we can say that the relationship between lung disease and oral health is significantly positive correlate. So, there is a need to consider periodontal tissue, prosthesis condition, temporomandibular joints, and the presence of the periodontal disease among lung disease patients This study also highlights the necessity of oral health education awareness-raising programs for patients with lung diseases.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):257-264]Keywords:Lung disease patients, oral health, education program, Korean adults (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Willingness to join a village-based health insurance scheme (Iddir) in Dessie town, Ethiopia
Conclusion:Iddir association initiated health insurance scheme and considered the possible alternative source of finance for healthcare. The prevalence of willingness to join an iddir-based health insurance scheme was high. Thus, it is recommended to align insurance strategies with the scope of iddirs in order to mobilize the community for sustainable resources generation as an alternative source of finance for healthcare.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):249-256]Key words:Health insurance, Iddir, Insurance, Dessie, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Hospital Waste Handler ’s Knowledge of Health care Waste Management at Gondar University Hospital: An institutional-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion:  Waste handlers working at Gondar University Hospital exhibit low levels of knowledge about health care waste management compared to other developing countries. Educational level, working department and work experience were influencing factors on hospital waste handlers ’ level of knowledge about health care waste management. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.  2018;32(4):243-248]Keywords:  Hospital waste handlers, biomedical waste, healthcare waste management, Gondar University Hospital, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Causes of maternal death in Ethiopia between 1990 and 2016: systematic review with meta-analysis
Conclusions:The nationwide registration of causes of maternal death should be strengthened to understand the causes in detail, their attributes, as well as the patterns of causes of death. The health sector should sustain its current effort to tackle the diverse causes of maternal death in Ethiopia.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):225-242]Key words: maternal mortality, systematic review, causes of maternal death, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Multimorbidity and predictors of mortality among patients with cardiovascular disorders admitted to an intensive care unit: a retrospective study
Conclusions:There is a significant proportion of multimorbidity in our study population. Multimorbidity may be used as a criterion to prioritize and improve the management of patients. Measures to prevent cardiovascular disease in people who already have hypertension, diabetes or underlying causes of heart failure in primary care settings need to be emphasized. At higher levels of care, capacity building is key to addressing the management of patients who present with acute cardiovascular diseases.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):218-224]Keywords:Cardiovascular disease, multimorbidity, mortality, intensive care (Sourc...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Psychological distress in women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: a multi-center, facility-based, cross-sectional study
Conclusions:Women with obstetric fistula are predisposed to high levels of psychological distress. Clinicians should manage women with obstetric fistula through targeted and integrated mental health interventions to address their mental health needs.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):210-217]Key words:Anxiety, depression, Ethiopia, obstetric fistula, women (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

A process analysis of the Namibian Health System: An exploratory case study
Conclusion: There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the national HISs and vertical health systems (VHSs) to address curb the integration challenges. The Ministry of Health (MoH) needs to invest in capacity building projects to train HIS officers on data analysis and use of DHIS 2. In addition, a clear outline of structures and functions needs to be defined to ensure that various MoH units, particularly the IT department, fulfill their primary role of providing IT services, including HIS integration.   [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(4):200-209]Key words: Health information systems, process analysis, business pr...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Practical public health training: drawing on lessons from experience
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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 29, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

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Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - January 28, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

The sanitary conditions of food and drink establishments in Woldia town, Northeastern Ethiopia
Conclusions and recommendations:We found that most of the establishments had low level of sanitary conditions. The main problems were the poor state of repair of kitchen and dining room floors; insufficient solid and liquid waste management; the lack of latrine facilities and poor latrine management; the lack of acceptable types of facilities for clients to wash their hands, and for kitchen staff to wash dishes and glasses. Food establishments that were checked frequently by regulatory authorities had good sanitary practice compared to non-inspected establishments. Regulatory bodies should conduct frequent inspection visit...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with genotyping method among human immunodeficiency virus positive pediatric patients in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study design
Conclusion:A high prevalence of pathogenic MRSA strains among HIV positive pediatric patients was observed. Most of the MRSA types were hospital acquired. Hence, strict hygienic approaches by healthcare workers in hospitals should be implemented. In addition, screening and treatment of MRSA for HIV positive pediatric patients is recommended. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev.2018;32(3):00-000]Key words:MRSA, pediatrics, HIV, Ethiopia (Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development)
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Non-communicable Diseases in Ethiopia: Disease burden, gaps in health care delivery and strategic directions.
AbstractIntroduction: In Ethiopia, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 42% of deaths, of which 27% are premature deaths before 70 years of age. The Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) increased from below 20% in 1990 to 69% in 2015. With no action, Ethiopia will be the first among the most populous nations in Africa to experience dramatic burden of premature deaths and disability from NCDs by 2040. However, the national response to NCDs remains fragmented with the total health spending per capita for NCDs still insignificant. The focus of this paper is highlighting the burden of NCDs in Ethiopia and analyzing one of ...
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 23, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research